29 July 2026

Housing Office seeks accommodation near universities for international students

Fünf Studierende laufen der Campuswiese auf die Kamera zu.© UdS/Oliver Dietze
Im Wintersemester werden wieder viele internationale Studierende Wohnraum in der Nähe der saarländischen Hochschulen benötigen.

Many international students come to Saarland for university each year. To get off to a good start with their studies, these students need one thing above all else: affordable accommodation close to their university. The universities in Saarland are therefore asking the public for help. Anyone wishing to let a flat or a room (preferably furnished) in Saarbrücken, Homburg or the surrounding area can contact the Housing Office at

www.uni-saarland.de/accommodation or on +49-681-302-2852. 

The following text has been machine translated from the German with no human editing.

International students, particularly non-EU citizens, often face difficulties when looking for accommodation. New arrivals can register with the Housing Office, where student tutors with extensive language skills then support them. These tutors accompany the international students, put them in touch with landlords, view flats with them and help them to overcome cultural differences and language barriers.

Over many years, the 'Housing Office' has developed into a nationally recognized model. The Saarland Ministry of Finance and Science funds it and the Studierendenwerk Saarland, Saarland University and htw saar run it jointly. From August to the end of November, the Housing Office assists international students in their search for accommodation, drawing on an exceptional and long-standing partnership with the local community. Since the project's inception twelve years ago, many local residents have supported international students with accommodation, thereby not only providing them with a place to stay and guidance on , but also giving them a warm welcome to the Saarland. This commitment has played a key role in ensuring that the project is now recognized far beyond the state's borders as a model for other universities too. 

At the same time, the Saarland state government has been committed to creating additional student accommodation. Over the past three years, it has created many new accommodation options for students, and it is currently planning or constructing further halls of residence. Nevertheless, there remains a high demand, particularly for international students. Anyone wishing to let furnished flats or rooms on a short-term basis can still contact the Housing Office at Saarland University, htw saar and Studierendenwerk Saarland via the hotline on +49-681-302-2852 or list their accommodation using an online form. 

Further information: www.uni-saarland.de/accommodation

Contact:

Saarland University
International Relations Office
Housing Office
Tel.: +49-681-302-2852
Email: housingoffice(at)uni-saarland.de

Fünf Studierende laufen der Campuswiese auf die Kamera zu.© UdS/Oliver Dietze
Im Wintersemester werden wieder viele internationale Studierende Wohnraum in der Nähe der saarländischen Hochschulen benötigen.