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Living in Berlin

Make Berlin your home

Live and study centrally

Berlin offers a wide range of housing options. Whether in lively neighbourhoods or in quieter areas – everyone will find the right home here. Thanks to the good public transport connections, you can enjoy Berlin's colourful life to the fullest.

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Tips for finding a flat

Here are a few tips:

Please allow sufficient time (approx. 1–2 months) to find accommodation.
For the initial period, we recommend looking for a hotel/hostel and/or short-term accommodation for a few months, for example.
Please also use the FB group to look for accommodation and flatmates.

Important information:

As our university is not a member of the "Studentenwerk", you cannot apply for a place in their halls of residence.
Our university will support you in your search for accommodation, but will not arrange any specific offers.

Registering your place of residence

Within 14 days of moving in, you must register with the relevant registration office in Berlin. It is advisable to book an appointment online while you are still looking for accommodation, as appointments are often fully booked weeks in advance.

Room/apartment in shared flat/apartment block

The Social Hub
With the promo code PR-SRH24/25 you will receive a 5% discount on the online rates. You can find the available periods here. Further information can be found on this factsheet.
Neon Wood
Spotahome
Vonder
Living House Berlin
Boardinghouse Berlin
DIE ZIMMEREI

Further providers & contacts

HousingAnywhere
HousingAnywhere lets you securely book a new room with verified private and professional landlords. To get a 20% discount on the booking fee, a VIP profile and priority access to listings in Berlin, sign up here: https://housinganywhere.com/Berlin--Germany/srh-berlin/sign-up. Please note: The full price must be paid first, then send an email to [email protected] to receive a refund. You can find more information on the page "How it works". Do you need more information or do you have a specific question? Send an email to [email protected].
AGSA
berlinovo
Gewobag
Breeze (App that matches flat seekers and housing providers)