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This can often be difficult und frustrating. Therefore, we would like to support you by sharing some information and tips with you.  \nPlease be aware that that finding long-term accommodation in Germany might take several weeks. For this reason, we advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible after you have received your letter of admission. One of the most likely difficulties in your search can be the language barrier and communicating with potential landlords.  \nGeneral Information  \n• The monthly rent for accommodation is divided into Kaltmiete and Warmmiete.  \nKaltmiete or basic rent, is the part of your rent that covers the use of one or several rooms. Warmmiete or total rent is the sum of Kaltmiete + Nebenkosten. Nebenkosten or utility costs are in most cases composed of i.e.: waste collection, water, gas, heating and other amenities in the house.  \n• Usually you will be required to pay a Kaution or deposit, which can be the amount of up to three times your monthly basic rent. This money serves as security for your landlord. If you leave the accommodation in good condition, the deposit is returned to you when moving out. However, the deposit is often withheld until the utility costs have been balanced out and no other debts/bills remain.  \n• Another fee you need to consider in your monthly living costs is the licence fee for public broadcasting in Germany, called Rundfunkgebühr. The current fee is € 18.36 per month. Please also notice that the amount is levied for each residence and has to be paid regardless of whether you are watching or listening of what is being broadcasted or not. If you live in one household together with others, the fee can be shared. You can find further information [at:](at: www. rundfunkbeitrag.de/welcome/englisch/index_ger.html)[ ](at: www. rundfunkbeitrag.de/welcome/englisch/index_ger.html)[www. rundfunkbeitrag.de/welcome/englisch/index_ger.html](at: www. rundfunkbeitrag.de/welcome/englisch/index_ger.html).  \n• Depending on your personal needs and financial resources, you have the following  housing options: Living in a small apartment or studio by yourself or living in a shared flat, also known as Wohngemeinschaft (WG) . WGs are very popular amongst students in Germany. They can either be organised privately or administered by a public entity like the Studierendenwerk Paderborn in terms of university student housing (Studierendenwohnheim). In a WG several people share one apartment, but each flat-mate has his/her own room. The kitchen, bathroom and sometimes a living room are used communally and the costs for rent, electricity and internet are shared.  \n• For a room in a shared apartment on the free market 1, you can expect a monthly rent of € 290-500 (Hamm/Lippstadt)– depending on the room’s size and location.  \n• A room in a Studierendenwohnheim will cost approx. € 300-550/month including utility costs.  \n1 Prize range according [to](to www.wg-gesucht.de)[ ](to www.wg-gesucht.de)[www.wg-gesucht.de](to www.wg-gesucht.de), accessed June 2025.  \nUniversity Student Housing / Residence Halls  \nBeside the residence halls which are administered by the Studierendenwerk Paderborn in Hamm and Lippstadt, there are two additional and privately-run residence halls in Hamm. One is called SCI:Q CampusLiving and located across the road from the HSHL Campus in Hamm. The other is managed by the Berufsförderungswerk Hamm (bfw) . As renting a room in a residence hall has many advantages, we recommend to apply for one of them first.  \nWhat are the ADVANTAGES of a residence hall?  \n􀀹 All rooms are furnished and usually reasonably priced.2  \n􀀹 Internet access is included.  \n􀀹 You can apply for and accept a room offer even before arriving in Germany.  \n􀀹 You will get in touch wit","cbCaisyk4VaXAFss","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisyk4VaXAFss","pdf",153167,"English","# General Information\n## Housing options and costs\n## University Student Housing / Residence Halls\n## How to apply for Studierendenwerk Paderborn\n## How to apply for SCI:Q CampusLiving and bfw Hamm","[{\"question\":\"How early should international students start searching for accommodation in Germany?\",\"answer\":\"Students should start looking as soon as possible after receiving their letter of admission because long-term accommodation can take several weeks to secure.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the difference between Kaltmiete and Warmmiete?\",\"answer\":\"Kaltmiete covers the use of rooms, while Warmmiete equals Kaltmiete plus Nebenkosten (utility costs such as waste collection, water, gas, heating, and other amenities).\"},{\"question\":\"What advantages do student residence halls offer compared with other options?\",\"answer\":\"Residence halls usually provide furnished rooms at reasonable prices, include internet access, allow you to apply and accept offers before arriving, and help you connect with other students.\"}]","Accommodation in Germany - Information and Helpful Hints for International Students | PDF",1789559177]