Wohnheim Felsenstraße

Overview

The student residence was revamped during a renovation period completed in October 2011.

Most of the residents are students of the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, because of the closeness to their place of study. Public transport stops are located nearby. This provides quick and easy access to the city centre.

Operator
Studentenwerk Halle

Places
124

Rent deposit
Before moving in, the renter has to transfer a deposit in the amount of three times the monthly rent, but no more than 350 EUR.

Duration of housing
The rental agreement is automatically extended by one semester up to a maximum period of six semesters. The cancelation of the contract has to be mentioned two months in advance. The six-semester-period can be extended upon request.

Internet access
Yes

TV connection
Yes

Shared facilities
Washing machines and dryers as well as bike parking areas are provided in the cellar of the residence. A limited number of car parking spaces is available in front of the student residence and in the neighbourhood.

Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)
The nearest supermarket is about 15 minutes on foot away.

Special deals for international students
In the dormitories run by the Student Administration (Studentenwerk Halle), there are (international students who also live in the dormitories). Their task is to help international fellow students to quickly get accommodated and feel at home.

The "culture tutors" of the International Office are responsible for a for international students at the University of Halle, featuring an international monthly Stammtisch, excursions, cultural evenings, concerts and much more.

Special deals for students with children / families
To care for children of students aged up to six years, it offers facilities in Köthen and Halle (Weinberg), which are focused on the needs of collegiate parents and also preferably offer space to children of students.

The childcare facility is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and offers space for 175 children altogether. 75 of them are dedicated for the nursery and 100 for the kindergarten. All the children receive all-round care.