Finding a place to live in Germany will depend on the extent of your personal connections.
If you don’t have anyone to support you, it’s best to choose temporary accommodation until you have settled, such as student accommodation, co-living spaces and shared or furnished apartments.

Of course, the international office at your university should be able to help you find accommodation.

Shared accommodation in Germany is called a “WG” (Wohngemeinschaft),
pronounced “VeeGee”. The easiest way is to join an existing shared apartment, as there is already a main tenant who assumes primary responsibility for the tenants.

Searching for furnished accommodations online is also a good option, especially if you have a larger budget and want more privacy.
In larger cities, you can also find co-living options. This way, you can meet new people while still having the privacy you need.

There is often a severe housing shortage in large cities.
If the apartments are offered by real estate agents, it is often difficult to provide the required documents.

Usually, they require:

– a three-month deposit
– passport
– a steady income or bank statement, or
– monthly transfers from parents
– proof of income
– Schufa credit report
– a guarantee, as there are no rental reports or police clearance certificates.- a tenant’s self-disclosure form (example or link to example)
Tenant self-disclosure