Wohnheim Im Neuenheimer Feld 129 (INF 129)

Overview

Student housing area 'Im Neuenheimer Feld' (INF)
This housing complex consists of 21 houses with a total of approx. 1,900 rooms and apartments. It is located on the science campus and the hospital site close to the University of Education, Max Planck Institute and German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), and is surrounded by plenty of greenery and old trees. A supermarket and bar are situated in the core of the housing area. The central cafeteria with the Café Botanik is only a few steps away. The Institute of Sports, University of Education, Max Planck Institute, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) and a swimming pool are just outside the door.

In a park landscape alongside the Neckar river: This multi-storey building has a view of the castle from the upper floors. It offers 185 accommodations (rooms in shared flats and single apartments, all furnished). Disability-friendly, three-room ground-floor flat. All rooms have a direct connection to the university computer centre, most rooms have a balcony. It is hard to find more comfortable accommodation in Heidelberg.

Year of construction: 2005
Eleven storeys with elevator

Operator
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg

Places
185

Rent deposit
450 EUR

Duration of housing
The minimum rental period is one semester. Shorter rental periods are not possible. The residence period is limited so that as many students as possible can find affordable accommodation. This means all rental contracts are temporary, with the basic residence period being six semesters. However, you can extend your rental contract by another four semesters (ten semesters in total) in the following cases:
- by contributing to the residence (see special functions)
- for disabled or chronically ill students
- for students with families
- if you have an imminent final exam (confirmation needed)

Internet access
Yes

TV connection
Yes

Shared facilities
- Washing machines/dryer in the house
- Bike storage in basement
- Recreation room
- Limited number of parking spaces, rent for 15 EUR/month
- Lovely outdoor spaces with lots of green
- Terrace

Special deals for international students
There are tutors in many Heidelberg student union halls who are responsible for looking after international students. Please find more information .

For this dormitory, you can book a so called . The ServicePackage covers the most important issues encountered at the start of your degree and makes bureaucracy a lot less daunting. Even before you arrive, a personal go-to person is assigned to you. You'll also receive extensive support to make sure everything runs smoothly during the first couple of days. Besides this, you can take part in a weekend-excursion organised by Studierendenwerk Heidelberg.

What's included and how much does it cost?
The ServicePackage includes:
- accommodation in a dormitory for one semester (= six months)
- a Semesterticket
- a CampusCard with an initial credit amount of 95 EUR
- one weekend-excursion to Munich

A ServicePackage costs 2,500 EUR (plus 450 EUR deposit for the room in the dormitory) for one semester (= six months). In addition to this you can also book a health insurance and/or book a transfer per minibus from Frankfurt International airport to Heidelberg:

Who can book a ServicePackage?
University applicants from abroad with little knowledge of German, who haven't yet lived or studied in Germany, and who have sent an application for admission to the University of Heidelberg (Universität Heidelberg) or the University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule). Short-term or exchange students (e.g. Erasmus/Socrates), as well as students from foreign German-speaking areas are given a lower priority.

How long can a ServicePackage be reserved for?
A ServicePackage can only be booked for one semester. After this, you can extend the contract with a normal rental contract (without a ServicePackage).

When does the ServicePackage contract begin and end?
The winter semester at the University of Heidelberg begins on 1st October and ends on 31st March. The summer semester begins on 1st April and ends on 30th September. The ServicePackage contract therefore begins either on 1st October or 1st April. If you are attending a preparatory language class in September or March, then you can reserve the ServicePackage for a month earlier. (This costs 300 EUR extra.)

How can I apply?
Fill out the and send it by post or e-mail to:
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg AöR
Mr. Kristian Willenbacher
Bereich Internationales
Marstallhof 1
69117 Heidelberg
Germany
E-Mail: internationales@stw.uni-heidelberg.de

Special deals for students with children / families
Around 5% of students in Heidelberg are parents. Since the end of the 1960s, the Heidelberg student union has offered all-day childcare to make sure that their children are well looked after whilst their parents are busy concentrating in lectures. Children in Heidelberg receive loving care starting from eight months to school age; in Heilbronn until they are three. The amount parents pay monthly is graded, in all daycares, according to gross income. You can find application forms in the InfoCenter, from daycare managers on-site, at nursery management or .