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Applications for interim use during the summer semester are now being accepted. Interested students can apply for accommodation in one of the buildings on the Studierendenwerk Saarland (Saarland Student Services) website at www.stw-saarland.de/wohnen (navigation point 'Living in Saarbrücken').
The regular start of tenancy for the three newly built student residences with a total of 234 places is scheduled for the winter semester 2026/2027, i.e. 1 October 2026. As the construction project was completed earlier than originally planned, temporary use can be offered before the start of regular letting: from 1 March 2026, the apartments can be occupied until the start of the winter semester. This temporary use serves to avoid vacancies until the winter semester and at the same time to support students with short-term housing needs at an early stage.
A cooperation agreement between WOGE and Studierendenwerk Saarland (Saarland Student Services) enables the smooth handling of apartment searches and rentals. The Studierendenwerk handles application management (registering search requests via an online portal, checking rental eligibility etc.) while WOGE takes on the tasks of the landlord (allocating available accommodation, drawing up contracts etc.) and serves as the point of contact for all matters relating to rental contracts.
The three student residences offer a total of 226 furnished single and double apartments, some of which are barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible, at a moderate monthly rent excluding utilities; e.g. €275 for a furnished single apartment. Under normal circumstances, the apartments are rented for two semesters starting in the winter semester. The temporary use that is now possible will be a one-off for the period from 1 March 2026 to 1 September 2026. Applicants can generally submit applications for apartments throughout the year. WOGE will send an offer of a rental agreement to eligible students at least one month before the start of the respective semester. WOGE will reallocate apartments that become available at short notice promptly – even during the current semester.
Rita Gindorf-Wagner, Managing Director of WOGE Saar: 'Today marks the start of the most extensive construction project in the state for the creation of student housing. The three ultra-modern student residences can be used earlier than planned. WOGE is now transitioning from the role of builder to that of landlord. We are looking forward to brisk demand from students.'
Carsten Rast, Chairman of the Student Services Association: 'For over 70 years, we have stood for reliability in student housing, focusing on quality and clear processes. The collaboration with WOGE shows how valuable experience and strong partnerships are when it comes to providing students with good, affordable homes.'
Minister of Science Jakob von Weizsäcker: 'An attractive university campus needs attractive living space. The new residential buildings are the first step in the Campus 1000 project, with which we aim to achieve a total of around 1,000 residential places on campus. This will strengthen the welcoming culture for new students, improve study conditions and enrich student life.'
Minister of Construction Reinhold Jost: 'Affordable housing is a key prerequisite for a good start to university, especially for students. With the reorientation of social housing subsidies and reliable building regulations, we have put social housing construction in Saarland back on track. The new student residences show that these measures are working. Additional student apartments also relieve pressure on the general housing market, thus providing noticeable relief for other apartment seekers as well.'
Torsten Lang, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of WOGE Saar: 'The project fits in perfectly with the state's housing policy goals. I am delighted that WOGE is also taking responsibility for implementing these goals with projects such as this one and making a concrete contribution to the expansion of subsidised housing.'
University President Prof. Dr. Ludger Santen: 'The new student residences significantly enhance the attractiveness of our campus. Affordable housing close to campus is a decisive factor in attracting talented students to Saarland University and offering them optimal conditions for successful studies.'
The construction costs for the entire project amounted to around €24 million, of which just under €11.65 million came from federal and state funds as part of social housing subsidies. WOGE Saar carried out the financing, project management and coordination as the developer of the entire project and will act as the landlord in future.
Preparations and planning are currently underway for a second construction phase with additional student residences and around 300 additional living spaces on the university campus. WOGE Saar will also be responsible for the entire project management and construction.
