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Studierendendorf Vauban
Merzhauser Straße 150-164, 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau
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Studierendendorf Vauban
Merzhauser Straße 150-164
79100 Freiburg im Breisgau
Tel.:
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Nearest stop/station (public transportation):
Paula-Modersohn-Platz, Wiesentalstraße
Overview
The Vauban Student Village lies in the Vauban district in Freiburg. The student village, named after the famous French builder of the 17th century, Sébastien de Vauban, consists of six renovated former barrack buildings and some new buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and ancient trees. Around six hundred students live there in flat shares for between two and nine people. Single apartments are also available. All of the rooms have an internet and satellite television connection. Numerous tutors and a village counsellor are part of community life.
The traffic-calmed area is connected to the city centre by tram, which takes about seven minutes. By bike it takes about 10-15 minutes.
Operator
Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald
Places
606
Rent deposit
At the beginning of the tenancy, a deposit of € 400.00 for single rooms or € 500.00 for single rooms and € 700.00 for flats is due, which will be returned to you after you move out, provided there are no complaints about the room. The deposit will be refunded approx. 4 weeks after the end of your contract.
Duration of housing
In order to allow as many students as possible to live in a dormitory, the rental contract period is limited to six semesters.
In special and justified cases, it is possible to extend the rental contract for up to eight more semesters.
Internet access
Yes
TV connection
Yes
Shared facilities
Central washer and dryer facilities
Different configurations of the common areas, depending on housing type
Community facilities
Bike parking space
A car parking space can be rented for 8 EUR a month.
Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)
Supermarkets in walking distance
Special deals for international students
The Service Package can be ordered one semester at a time. It includes a furnished single room, health insurance (if needed) and other offers.
Students from abroad who have been placed in a dormitory room can contact the in their dormitory with any questions or problems they may have. At the beginning of each semester the assistants lead tours of the administrative offices and help take care of the first steps. During the semester the assistants offer an International Semester Programme with attractive events for German as well as foreign residents. The assistants are responsible for student integration into the dormitory community but not for accommodation organisation.
Special deals for students with children / families
Student Services Freiburg assists students with children in various ways from day-care to a special website with useful links:
Type of rooms
Application
Additional information
Handicapped-friendly apartment available