How to find student accommodation abroad: dorms vs shared flats, real rent figures, deposits, address registration and how to avoid rental scams.
Register your address (Anmeldung) within about two weeks of moving in, then open a bank account so blocked-account payouts start. Your 30-day checklist.
Your options are university halls, private student halls and shared houses. Book early, and never pay a deposit before you've verified the landlord.
Student halls average about €260 a month; private rooms cost more. Apply early, handle deposits and Anmeldung, and spot upfront-payment rental scams.