FAQ

Are there rooms for students with children?

For students with children there are 10 mother/father and child units available. Unfortunately, we do not provide family units. For example, we cannot accommodate a family where one parent is not a student.

Are there rooms for students with disabilities in the residential complexes?

Yes. At the Ulmenstraße and Max-Planck-Straße sites in Rostock and at the Bürgermeister-Haupt-Straße site in Wismar there are a total of 16 disability-adapted rooms, some of which are wheelchair accessible.

Can I apply even though I have not yet received notification of admission from my university?

Yes. You can apply even without proof of enrolment. However, proof of enrolment must be produced at the latest when signing the tenancy agreement. You will receive a reply to your application at least four weeks before the beginning of the semester – either in the form of an offer or a rejection.

Can I bring pets?

With the exception of small animals (ornamental fish, small birds, hamsters, turtles, etc.), tenants may only keep pets with the consent of the landlord. Consent will be refused or can be revoked if the animals disturb other residents or neighbors or if there is a risk that tenants or the property will be impaired.

Can I have a look at a/my room/apartment in the student accommodation before moving in?

As the places are usually rented until the day before the next tenant moves in, we are unfortunately unable to organize visits. You can have a look at the accommodation on your own initiative; the person renting the room before you might have nothing against a brief visit. In this context, we would like to point out the ability to cancel (in connection with the Distance Selling Act) within 14 days. Details can be found in the accommodation offer which will generally only be sent to you by e-mail.

Can I sublet my room/apartment in the student accommodation?

Tenants are prohibited from subletting their rented rooms, even in part, or from making them available for use by third parties without the permission of the landlord. The same applies to accommodating third parties in the rooms occupied by the tenant. Infringements entitle the landlord to terminate the tenancy agreement without notice after prior warning.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

Yes. The deposit is between €300 and €400 depending on the type of room. The deposit is paid or collected with the first rent payment. Further details can be found in the General Tenancy Terms and Conditions.

Do I have to pay second home tax as a student?

In Rostock you have to pay second home tax, in Wismar you do not.

How long can I stay in the accommodation?

In principle, there is no time limit. In the event of exmatriculation, eligibility for student accommodation ends at the end of the semester in which the student is exmatriculated. However, notice to terminate must always be given, observing the notice periods in accordance with the General Tenancy Terms and Conditions. In order to provide as many students as possible with access to affordable housing, we as the Studierendenwerk are subject to the so-called rotation principle, i.e. a period of residence is limited to 5 years.

How long will I have to wait for a place in student accommodation?

Waiting times are longest at the beginning of the semester. For Rostock in particular, the number of applicants is usually much higher than the number of places available. Working on the basis of the date on which applications are received, we start allocating accommodation to students on July 15 for the winter semester at the Rostock location. Applications for Wismar are possible at any time. As a rule, it takes three to six months until you receive an offer of a place if you apply for all accommodation provided by Rostock-Wismar Student Services. If you limit your selection, e.g. if you only want an apartment with own kitchen and bathroom, the waiting time can be much more than one year.

I want to make an appointment with the janitor for moving in/out. How can I contact them?

At the moment please contact us exclusively by email or telephone. You will find the contact details of our janitors or clerks under the heading "contact persons" on our homepage. In our letter to the tenancy agreement or the information sheet for moving out you will find the telephone number of the janitors again. In the dormitory, all important telephone numbers can also be found on the notice board in the entry of the dorm. Attention: there are currently no pro-checks for moving out. Due to the current situation we carry out the move-out without contact.

I would like to terminate my tenancy agreement. What do I have to do?

Send Student Services your notice to terminate in writing – either by post, by fax or as a PDF, in each case signed in the original. Refer to the provisions of your tenancy agreement and the General Tenancy Terms and Conditions regarding termination dates.A cancellation can be accepted at the earliest with four weeks to the end of the month if 1. a new tenant has been found (either from our waiting list or from the tenant who can be accepted by us because there are no reasons against accommodation) 2) An exception is made for visiting students, provided that they provide us with a statement signed by the RIH or IC or International Office confirming the end of their visiting studies. A cancellation can be accepted by us at the end of the semester if a de-registration has been pronounced or a waiting list exists. in justified individual cases for internships outside the study location if we have been notified at least one semester (i.e. six months) in advance.

I’m going to start studying in Rostock. How can I apply for a room?

Apply online to Rostock-Wismar Student Services for a place in student accommodation. You will receive confirmation of receipt and a tenant ID number, putting you automatically on the waiting list. For further information see the Application section of our accommodation website (https://www.stw-rw.de/en/accommodations/application.html)

Is insurance cover provided by Rostock-Wismar Student Services?

No. You should take out your own liability and personal effects insurance or do so through your parents.

Is it possible to rent a room for a short period (up to six months) for an internship or a similar opportunity?

Rooms in Rostock can only be made available to regular students on a semester basis. In Wismar we also rent to non-students and for shorter periods by arrangement.

My data network connection is not working. Who can I contact?

Please contact support@varnobit.de, our maintenance contractor. You can also find a troubleshooting checklist on our website (https://www.stw-rw.de/en/accommodations/downloads.html). You may incur costs if the problem originates from your devices.

What are the notice periods?

Tenancy agreements with Rostock-Wismar Student Services are entered into for a term of one year and end automatically after this period if you do not apply for a renewal. Early termination of the tenancy agreement is only possible in the event of exmatriculation at the end of the semester or if you provide a new tenant where no regular applicant for an accommodation place is listed. This new tenant must be a student and not yet live in one of our other accommodation complexes (relocating student). Where a new tenant is provided, we accept terminations with a notice period of four weeks to the end of the month. Terminations due to exmatriculation are possible at the end of the semester in which the student is exmatriculated. The notice period of four weeks must also be observed in this case. Terminations from students on ERASMUS and DAAD programs are accepted with a notice period of four weeks to the end of the month. Please refer to the General Tenancy Terms and Conditions for further details.

What furniture is included?

Standard furniture includes a bed with mattress (please bring bedding and bed linen), closet, desk with chair, drawer unit on wheels, shelf. Kitchen utensils must be brought by the student.

When do I have to apply for a place in student accommodation?

You can apply at any time and you will be placed on our waiting list until we can make you a tenancy offer. As a rule, applications for the winter semester are possible from April 1, and for the summer semester from October 1.

Who is allowed to live in accommodation provided by Rostock-Wismar Student Services?

Eligible to apply... Regularly enrolled students of the University of Rostock, Wismar University of Applied Sciences with the associated courses of study of seafaring (semester times as at the university!), Rostock University of Music and Drama and students of other universities after presentation of the certificate of enrolment as far as free places in halls of residence are available. NOT entitled to apply... Participants of preliminary courses, Study in Germany, doctoral students, scientific staff, PhD, Post Doc's, employees of Likat e.V. or other affiliated institutes of the university or college, trainees, pupils, trainees and pupils of the EUFH, or students who are at the same time assistant, trainee lawyer, volunteer or the like or who are predominantly employed.