1. SHARED APARTMENT In a shared apartment, you will have your own room, while kitchen and bathrooms are shared with other flatmates. Board (e.g. breakfast) is not available with this accommodation type. This option gives you a chance to meet with new people from different backgrounds.
Accommodation type Single or double room in a shared apartment Advantages Share experiences with young international people and enjoy student life Bookingcodes SR-SA-SC/DR-SA-SC Room type Single room/Double room Board Self-catering only Facilities Bathroom & kitchen shared with flat-share members Booking deadline Before visa application and 4–8 weeks before arrival, minimum: 12 weeks
2. HOSTEL / YOUTH HOSTEL Students who wish to be independent during their language course and take it easy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with international backpackers may choose to stay at a youth hostel. We have an arrangement with a hostel situated only 15 min from the EURASIA Institute using public transport. The hostel offers single and shared rooms including breakfast buffet.
Accommodation type Hostel, self-catering Advantages All services included, minimise travelling time, total independence Bookingcodes SR-HO/DR-HO Room type Single room/Double room Board B&B Facilities Standard hostel/hotel facilities Booking deadline Category not available for student visa
3. HOMESTAY Living with a homestay during your German language course in Berlin will not only be of great help to you in learning the German language fast, but it is an interesting intercultural experience as well. Some students feel more comfortable living in a homestay rather than in a youth hostel, a shared apartment or a student residence. If you choose this option, you will have your own furnished room, while kitchen and bathrooms are shared.
Accommodation type Single room in homestay Advantages Live in a German language environment, get to experience the culture firsthand Bookingcodes SR-HS-SC/SR-HS-BB/SR-HS-HB/SR-HS-FB Room type Single room Board SC, B&B, HB, FB Facilities Bathroom & kitchen shared with homestay hosts Booking deadline Before visa application and 4–8 weeks before arrival
4. PRIVATE APARTMENT This kind of accommodation has the advantage of greater personal freedom and less risk of intercultural or generational conflicts. You will nevertheless be in a building with many other people from all over the world and you will have the opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends.
Accommodation type Private apartment Advantages Privacy and independence Bookingcodes SR-PA-SC Room type En-suite Board Self-catering only Facilities Private kitchen & bathroom Booking deadline Before visa application and 4–8 weeks before arrival, Minimum booking: 12 weeks |