Preparation

If you wish, we can automatically reserve a room for you provided by the Stuttgart Student Services in the Student Village, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the university. It is only a 2 minute walk to the campus or the “S-Bahn” station.
You will live together with other students in a flat (shared apartment) - similar to a family. This form of living is very popular and widespread among German students. The buildings are new and modern. Each student has their own spacious single room to themselves. The rent per person and semester is currently 2.010 EUR (last updated summer term 26). The room is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, table and chair. The large kitchen with dining area/living room, the bathroom and the toilet, on the other hand, are shared with flatmates. These common rooms are cleaned by all residents in turn according to a cleaning schedule, as each shared flat is responsible for the cleanliness of the apartment. There are also washing machines and dryers in the basement. Internet connection has to be booked seperatly, price: 9,50 EUR/month - the fees will be booked every 3 months in total: 28,50 EUR/ 3 months.

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The International Office also has an option for some double rooms. As the number of places is limited, we cannot guarantee you the type of room; however, you can express your wish when applying online. Wishes will be considered in the order of receipt of the application. Normally, most requests can be accommodated.
The double rooms are located in the same buildings as the single rooms and are just as comfortable. However, they share a large bedroom with two single beds. We recommend these rooms for good friends, as experience has shown that it is difficult to live in close quarters for half a year with someone you do not know beforehand. The price for such a double room is currently 1.412 EUR per person (last updated summer term 26).

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Generally, a room in the Student Village is automatically reserved for all exchange students when they register.

Since, unlike German students, as an exchange student you do not have a waiting period, i.e. you will receive a room immediately upon request, and moreover you do not have to pay a deposit, the rent for the semester must be paid in one single amount in advance. Monthly payments are unfortunately not possible. However, you have up to 6 weeks after your arrival to transfer the amount. Scholarship holders, for example, can wait for their scholarship money to arrive in their account.
Later payments are only possible in exceptional cases.

As is also common in many other countries, the contract always runs for a full semester, i.e. 6 months. It is irrelevant here whether you go home early or not: the tenancy agreement can only be concluded for 6 months. A shorter rental period is not possible. For this reason, subletting is also not allowed.

However, if you prefer to live privately, there is always the possibility to look for a room yourself. However, we would like to point out that in this case, the International Office must already be informed when you register online that you do not need a room in the Student Village.

If you are planning to stay with relatives or friends in the area, you are welcome to let us know your new address as soon as you register online.

Please note that the rooms in the Student Village (rent including electricity, water, internet, etc.) are inexpensive for our region, as the rent prices in Ludwigsburg and the greater Stuttgart area are very high. You should bear this in mind when deciding in favour of a private room. Unfortunately, the International Office cannot help you find a room on the open market.

Based on our experience, a student in Germany currently needs an average of approx. 700-1.000 EUR per month for food, clothing, rent, travel costs, free time and studies.

Here are some examples:

• Room rent in room in the student residence per semester: approx. 2,010 EUR (corresponds to approx. 335 EUR / month)
• Internet access an additional 9,50 EUR per month
• Semster fee: approx. 100 EUR
• German student health insurance for non-EU citizens: approx. 900 EUR per semester
• Meal in the “Mensa” (student restaurant) with a drink: 4-7 EUR (menu)
• One wash using a  Student Village washing machine: approx. 2 EUR
• Entrance fee to the cinema: 8-12 EUR

For your four to six month stay in Ludwigsburg, you can expect to need at least 4,000 EUR in total.

Details on scholarships (BWS/ DAAD, Zonta, City of Stuttgart) can be found in the "Programmes" section.

Unlike in some other countries, students at German universities can put together their own schedule. This also applies to international students.

However, exchange students must take into account the Learning Agreement that you completed in consultation with your home university.

Please note: Erasmus students and scholarship holders must acquire at least 20 ECTS per semester.

The Learning Agreement consists of three parts:

"Before Mobility”                                                                 

Before your departure, you have to determine the courses together with your coordinator and record them in the "Before Mobility" part. You must send us this first part of the Learning Agreement with your signature and that of the coordinator before your arrival, also as a scan if you wish.

"During Mobility

Your original course selection can still be changed during the first weeks of your stay. The changes will then be recorded in the second, "During Mobility", part of the Learning Agreement and signed by all parties.

"After Mobility"

The third part, "After Mobility", is completed at the end of your semester abroad at your home university.

You can find an overview of the process for the Learning Agreement on the DAAD homepage at:

eu.daad.de/service/downloadcenter/de/46402-downloadcenter/

Students who do not come from the EU need a valid entry visa for study purposes. This must be applied for in the home country in good time, as processing / issuing can take several months.

Exception: Citizens of the USA, Australia, Japan, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, South Korea and Ukraine can also obtain the residence permit after their arrival here in Ludwigsburg.

Adequate health insurance cover is a prerequisite for enrolment at Ludwigsburg University of Education.

• For EU citizens: A blue EHIC card for health insurance, valid at least until the end of the semester or departure from Germany, is necessary.
• For Turkish citizens: You need the form A/T 11 which you can get from your Turkish health insurance in order to cover health insurance in Germany.
• For Serbian citizens: You need the form 111 SRB which you can get from your Serbian health insurance in order to cover health insurance in Germany.
• For Non-EU citizens: We recommend a travel health insurance for the arrival and the first days in Germany. After that, you must get student health insurance here in Germany. This is a prerequisite for your enrollment at the university! You can take out the insurance during the orientation days. It includes everything (also e.g., dental prosthesis, hospitalization, free choice of doctor etc.).
  Alternatively, you can take out private health insurance in advance. Among other things, this must be valid for the entire Schengen area and must have cover of at least €30,000. During the orientation days, your insurance will be checked and, if sufficient, confirmed by a German health insurance company.

If you are a student coming from outside the eurozone, it is advisable to have a German (or another European) bank account to avoid banking fees during your stay in Germany.
If you receive a scholarship from Ludwigsburg University of Education for your stay, you absolutely need a German bank account. Your scholarship can only be paid into this account. We will be happy to share the experiences of past exchange students with various banks during our pre-arrival online meetings.