Flats, rooms and residences near the Uni-Heidelberg

The Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, called "Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg" in German, is the oldest university in Germany and one of the oldest in the world that is still in operation today. Notable students such as Hannah Arendt, Max Weber and Robert Schumann have passed through it. Among its large student population (reaching almost 30,000 students every year), Uni-Heidelberg welcomes more than 5,000 international students every year who move to it to take advantage of its good quality of teaching and to learn about German culture. If you are one of these students, keep reading! Here, we will tell you the most important details to keep in mind if you are looking for accommodation near Heidelberg University.

Flats and spare rooms for students near Uni-Heidelberg

We provide you with some information so that you can locate where the faculty is and find the most convenient neighbourhood to live in.

Where is Heidelberg University located?

Next, we tell you which campuses of this German institution teach classes, as well as having part of the Faculty of Medicine in Mannheim:

Altstadt - Old Town Campus

This campus was the first to be inaugurated. Although it has several buildings spread throughout the old town of Heidelberg, they can all be reached in a maximum of approximately 10 minutes on foot. The most important buildings are Alte Universität and Neue Universität, both located on Universitätsplatz square. Here you will find the following faculties:

• Theology

• Law

• Cultural and Behavioural Studies (including Psychology and Education Sciences)

Neuenheimer Feld - New Campus

It is located in the Neuenheim neighbourhood, on the other side of the Neckar River from the city centre. It is not only the largest campus of the university but also the largest campus in Germany related to Natural Sciences and Life Sciences. The faculties you will find here are:

• Biosciences

• Chemistry and Earth Sciences

• Mathematics and Computer Science

• Engineering Sciences

• Physics and Astronomy

• Medicine

Bergheim Campus

Located in the Bergheim neighbourhood of Heidelberg, near the city centre, this campus is located in the former Ludolf Krehl Clinic. Classes are taught in the faculties of:

• Economics and Social Sciences

• Modern Languages

Best neighbourhoods to live in near Uni-Heidelberg

These are some of the neighbourhoods we recommend considering to be close to the university campuses:

Neuenheim

This neighbourhood is ideal for those students who will go to the Neuenheimer Feld Campus of Uni-Heidelberg, as it is located right there. The area is usually full of students, so it is very lively and has several affordable dining options for young people.

Altstadt

The Altstadt district, in the old town of Heidelberg, is where the Altstadt Campus is located, so it is usually the preferred neighbourhood for students studying in its faculties. It is the neighbourhood with the greatest variety of bars, restaurants, and shops, as well as interesting places to visit and leisure venues, such as theatres and nightclubs.

Bergheim and Weststadt

These two neighbourhoods are very convenient, especially if you are going to the Bergheim Campus of the institution. However, they are also close to several faculties of the Altstadt Campus, so you can consider them in that case too.

Student residences near the Uni-Heidelberg

In this city, you will find public residences that are organised by the Studententwerk. However, demand for places in this type of accommodation is very high, making it very difficult to secure one. As a result, most students tend to look for rooms in private shared flats, as the supply of these is usually greater and easier to obtain.

Erasmus in Heidelberg University

Here are some things you need to consider when going to this German institution:

• As a student at Uni-Heidelberg, you will be able to apply for the Semesterticket transport card. With it, you will have discounted access to trains and buses, as well as free travel after 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends and holidays. Take advantage of it to explore the city and the surroundings to the fullest! However, you may also consider renting a bicycle or buying a second-hand one upon arrival.

• The university offers intensive German courses at discounted prices for Erasmus students, so if you want to improve in that language, we recommend that you sign up for them. That way, you will be able to learn faster and immerse yourself in the local culture more easily.

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