During the application process, you have had the option to apply for one of our dormitory places. Please note that we only have a limited contingent of dormitory places and cannot guarantee a place to all applicants.

Please note: It is NOT possible for exchange students to apply directly to the dormitory!

Where?

For exchange students there are limited places in the Residence Oberfeldstraße Victor Jara or the Residence Aristotelessteig of the Studierendenwerk Berlin. The International Office at HTW Berlin allocates places on a first come, first served basis. You cannot choose between the two residences.  

This Residence Oberfeldstraße Victor Jara is located less than 30 min. by public transport/bicycle from our Treskowallee Campus (Business Faculty) and around 45 minutes from our Wilhelminenhof Campus (all other faculties). The Residence Aristotelessteig is around a 5-minute walk from our Treskowallee campus (Business Faculty) and less than 30 minutes by public transport from our Wilhelminenhof campus (all other faculties).

Address of the Residence
Oberfeldstraße Victor Jara

Oberfeldstraße 111 and 132
12683 Berlin (Biesdorf)

Address of the Residence
Aristotelessteig

Aristotelessteig 2, 6, 10
10318 Berlin (Lichtenberg)

What?

In the Residence Oberfeldstraße Victor Jara and in the Residence Aristotelessteig only single apartments (Apartment for one person) are offered to exchange students, acommodating one person only. These apartments are NOT suitable for couples.

All single apartments have got a pantry kitchen and a private bathroom/toilet. They are equipped with a bed, a closet, a desk and a book shelf. Personal belongings such as blankets, pillows, bedding, dishes etc. are not provided. Broadband internet is provided.

How much?

Monthly rent is about 390-450 EUR, depending on the size of the accommodation. Included are the costs for water, heating, electricity and internet. 

You have to pay, one time only, an one-off deposit of 2 times the monthly rent, that is 780 to 900 EUR (by bank transfer). It has to be received by the Studierendenwerk Berlin before your arrival alongside the first month's rent. It will be refunded after moving out.

When?

The rental periods are unalterable, they cannot be changed.

winter semester: 01/09 to 28/02

summer semester: 01/03 to 31/08

The minimum rental period is 6 months.

Good to know!

• Please note that it is NOT possible to send mail or shipments to the dormitory before you have moved in.
• In Germany, there is a mandatory broadcasting fee. More information on this licence fee and how to apply for an exemption can be found here.
• All information about the 
  • Residence Oberfeldstraße Victor Jara, including fotos, a map and public transport, provides the website of the Studierendenwerk Berlin: Residence Oberfeldstraße (Victor Jara)
  • Residence Aristotelessteig, including fotos, a map and public transport, provides the website of the Studierendenwerk Berlin: Residence Aristotelessteig.