What is it like to live in Bonn? Where can I find accommodation?

What is it like to study in Bonn?

Bonn is a city in the federal state of North Rhine-Westfalia. It is located on either side of the Rhine River and at the foot of the Siebengebirge mountain range. Bonn was the capital of the German Federal Republic from 1949 to 1999. Even though Berlin is now the capital, Bonn is considered to be the country’s second political center. Bonn is a "United Nations City" and a center for international conferences.

Bonn has 27,000 students and is one of Germany's largest university cities. It is also a cultural and business center with museums, the Beethoven festival, and several corporate headquarters. You can find more information about Bonn in the link section "Living and Studying in Bonn".

What is it like to live in Germany?

Studying in Germany gives you the chance to get a sense of the German lifestyle and mentality. By meeting and becoming friends with Germans you'll see that Germany is a vibrant democracy with room for different opinions, ways of thinking and lifestyles. You can find helpful links in the link section "Living and studying in Bonn".

Where can I find accommodation?

There are numerous possibilities including student dormitories, apartment-sharing and studio apartments.  

Bonn's student union, churches and other social agencies offer housing. There are also private accommodation offers. You will find further details in the link section "Living and studying in Bonn". 

Bonn’s student union housing has basic furnishing, is easy to reach via public transport and the most affordable accommodation option. There are three different types: single rooms (with shared kitchens and bathrooms), semi-apartments (room with a private bathroom and shared kitchen), and apartments (room with a private bathroom and kitchenette). Please note that students over the age of 30 are not eligible for student union housing. 

Due to the high demand, we advise you to start your accommodation search as early as possible.