Flatshare in Leipzig

When looking for accommodation, keep in mind that living in a shared flat is the preferred option for students because it is also usually the most fun. Also, if any of your classmates is German you will be able to practice the language, even more, take advantage of it!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Leipzig

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in a German city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Leipzig

• There are usually many accommodations in shared flats, so you will be able to choose between the available rooms to find the one that has all the most important characteristics for you.

• The cost of living in Leipzig is not very high, and by renting a spare room you will be able to choose some of the most central areas and those most chosen by students, such as Zentrum, Zentrum-Nordwest, Zentrum-Südost, Reudnitz and Neustadt-Neuschönefeld.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Leipzig

• In some cases, utility costs are not included in the rental price, so you have to add an extra at the end of the month.

• In many places, smoking tobacco is allowed, so if you are not a smoker, you have to talk to your roommates about the rules and the possibility of smoking inside the house.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Leipzig

We recommend that you download at least one of the apps for Erasmus+ that you have at your disposal, such as the one from the European Community. These apps provide a wealth of data to make your exchange easier, as well as tips from young people who have been there in previous years. For example, many students insist that you take advantage of the good weather to enjoy the city parks and even have barbecues with your friends, so you feel like a local.

How to meet people in Leipzig

These are some of the ways you have to meet people in the German city, in addition to befriending your flatmates:

Student associations in Leipzig

The University of Leipzig offers students the possibility of joining extracurricular activities in which they will be able to meet other young people while sharing common interests. For example, you can join language activities, music (choir, orchestra, band), various university media, and a large number of sports such as swimming, canoeing, surfing, and cheerleading, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Leipzig

On this platform, you will find both groups for Erasmus and international students. Most of these groups are divided according to the academic year, so you should find the one that corresponds to the season in which you are going to be there and join. Some are general for all students and others for those who are going to the University of Leipzig.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Leipzig

Surely in the Facebook and student groups, you will find links to WhatsApp groups. Generally, in them, you will be able to introduce yourself and share your interests, as well as propose plans in the city on your own to meet other students.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Leipzig

Keep these tips in mind when living in shared flats in the German city:

• Transportation in the city is very good, so you won't have any problems moving from one place to. another if your accommodation is a bit far from the city. You can use both the metro or the bicycle if you get one when you arrive.

• If you are going to be in Leipzig in June, you should know that it is around this time that the largest Gothic Culture Festival, the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, is usually held. You will be able to meet thousands of people dressed in that style and also enjoy a large number of concerts, events and local cuisine.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Leipzig