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Congratulations.

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You got your desired place of study
in Hannover.

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Hannover is a great place to study.

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It's easy to make friends here,
and there are lots of interesting offers

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for students.

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But first you need to find a roof over

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your head, a room, or a flat.

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Admission to a study program doesn't
automatically include an accommodation.

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Start an online search for lodgings
in Hannover before you move here.

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You must take care of that yourself.

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Be active! In the following

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we will give you tips and information

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that help you to find suitable
housing before your courses begin.

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You should plan a large part
of your budget for the monthly rent.

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Depending on the size of the room
and the location,

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housing will cost
you between €250 and €700 or more.

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There are 45,000 students in Hannover,

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but only around 2800 places
and halls of residence

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provided by the student service,
which is called Studierendenwerk in Germany.

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Not all students can get a place
in a hall of residence.

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As soon as you have applied
for a place to study in Hannover,

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it is best to apply for a place

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in the hall of residence
at the Studierendenwerk immediately.

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This is free of charge for you,

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and you can submit your proof
of study later when you have received it.

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The application is not binding,
which means

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if you do not get a place to study in
Hannover, you can withdraw your application.

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But Attention!

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Many applications are received by the
Studierendenwerk at the beginning of the semester.

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Your application

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for a place in the hall of residence
only means that you would like a room,

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and you may be on a very long waiting
list.

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Be active and make sure you also look
around the private housing market

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In Germany

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many students
live in a shared flat or WG for short.

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They share an apartment
which makes the rent cheaper.

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Perhaps this form of living
is also something for you.

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Online housing exchanges can help you
with this.

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Use them!

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You can find tips on finding accommodation
on the websites of the Studierendenwerk

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and Leibniz Universität Hannover.

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Caution:

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There is a risk of fraud
on housing exchanges.

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If you are asked for a deposit
or advance payment, even though you have

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not even seen the apartment,
do not transfer the required money

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under any circumstances.
Not even if the landlord or landlady sends

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you a confirmation from the landlord
or another certificate.

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Of course, it is more convenient
to live near the university,

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but there are not enough rooms here.

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Therefore, don't rule out housing offers
when you must plan more travel time.

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Look for apartments in the surrounding
area in Lehrte, Langenhagen or Springe.

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These are nice towns.

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There is more affordable housing there

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and you can get to Hannover very quickly
by public transport.

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And as a student you can use buses and
trains for free with your semester ticket.

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Have you found a room?

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Great.

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Now you can relax
and start your journey to Hannover.

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If you don't get the room
you want straight away

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no Problem

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take the room that is available first.

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You can also move later.

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The advantage:

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you won't be under any pressure
and can take your time to look around.

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And your application to the Studierendenwerk
for a room is still ongoing.

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The most important thing is: be active!

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You haven't found a room yet,
but your studies are starting soon?

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Then it's best to make use of short-
term accommodation options.

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You can find them on the internet.

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Of course, you must ask beforehand
whether there is a bed available for you.

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You may also be able to stay

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with friends or relatives
until you have found somewhere to live.

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We wish you every success in your search
for accommodation.

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You can find more information
and links on this topic at

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www.studierendenwerk-hannover.de/wohnungssuche