FAQ

Are there rooms for students with children?

There are 10 mother/father/child units available for students with a child. Unfortunately, we cannot provide family units. For example, we cannot accommodate a family if a person is not enrolled for studies. In addition, the acceptance of parents with children in our residence is limited in time as we cannot offer a suitable living environment for children.

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 study certificate 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?

Before acquiring an animal or moving in with a pet, the landlord must always be informed, as tenants may only keep pets with their consent. Exceptions are small animals such as ornamental fish, ornamental birds, hamsters, turtles and other non-toxic reptiles. Consent must be refused or can be revoked if the animals are a nuisance to other residents or neighbours or if there is a risk that the statics of the building, components of the hall of residence or the rented property itself 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?

No, the following applies: Tenants are prohibited from subletting or transferring the use of the rented rooms, even partially, to third parties without the landlord's permission. The same applies to the admission of third parties to the occupied rooms. Violations entitle the landlord to terminate the lease 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?

An important reason for not allowing the extension is if the person has already been living in the hall of residence for more than five years (compliance with the rotation principle) or other important reasons speak against it. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions of Tenancy.

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, a much higher number of applicants than available places in the halls of residence can be expected. We work with the date of receipt of the application and start the allocation for students on 15.7. of the year for the winter semester at the Rostock location. For Wismar, applications are possible at any time. It usually takes 3 months to get an offer of a place if you apply to the entire

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

Send the Studierendenwerk your signed notice of termination in writing - either by post or as a PDF file, each signed in original. When giving notice of termination, please observe the provisions of your tenancy agreement and the General Terms and Conditions of Tenancy. Please note: There is a handling fee for early termination of the tenancy. You will find the notice on the termination form.

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?

No rooms can be made available for the winter semester. In general, the following applies: Student interns from other universities can be provided with empty rooms to a limited extent and only during the lecture-free period or for occupancy-related reasons. Separate usage fees apply.

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?

The tenancy agreements with the Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar are concluded for a period of one year and end automatically after this time if you do not apply for an extension. 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 person as a new tenant if no regular applicant is listed for a place in the hall of residence. The person must be enrolled, have a certificate of enrolment and not yet live in one of our other halls of residence (relocator). We accept notices of termination with a new tenant with four weeks' notice to the end of the month. Cancellations due to exmatriculation (exmatriculation certificate must be submitted) are accepted with a notice period of 8 (eight) weeks to the end of the month. Cancellations by programme students ERASMUS, DAAD are accepted with a notice period of four weeks to the end of the month. For more details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions of Tenancy.

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.