There are several different options for student accommodation in Schmalkalden. The most interesting ones for students are listed and presented here briefly. The links lead to the respective offers.
Student union accommodation at the university
The Studierendenwerk Thüringen (Thuringia Student Services) operates all student residences in Schmalkalden. The Blechhammer 9b residence is located directly on the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences campus, directly behind the cafeteria. The residence has sufficient parking spaces and is less than a minute's walk from the Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule train station, which is close to the campus. The other residential complex is also only about an eight-minute walk from the campus in the Martin-Luther-Ring development area. All residences have furnished single rooms in shared flats for two to four people (mostly flats for three people) as well as single apartments, all of which are equipped with a fitted kitchen and shower/WC. The monthly rent (including utilities) is between 167 and 228 euros. Rental contracts are usually concluded on a semester basis or for the entire standard period of study. If you wish to conclude a shorter rental contract (not until the end of a semester: 31 March or 30 September), you must expect higher rental prices. In this case, you should be absolutely sure how long you will need your room. Please note that rental agreements can only be concluded for whole months. Both residential complexes have been renovated and have washing machines, dryers and bicycle storage rooms. All ancillary costs (electricity, heating, water, etc.) are included in the rent. Only the internet connection is provided separately by Telesystems Thorwarth GmbH.
Applications for accommodation in one of the two residential complexes are made online via the website of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen (Thuringia Student Services Association). The application period begins on 1 April for the winter semester and 1 October for the summer semester. Applications can be submitted even before confirmation of admission to the university. Accommodation is allocated in the order in which applications are received.
Please note that after submitting your application, you will receive an email in which you must check your details again and accept them with a confirmation link. Only then is your application complete.
Shared flats and your own four walls
Student accommodation is also available for individuals or groups of students in shared flats (WG). Those who wish to live independently in their own four walls can move into their own flat, move into an existing shared flat or set up a shared flat with fellow students or friends. The Wohnungsgenossenschaft Schmalkalden and Wohnungsbau GmbH Schmalkalden offer a wide range of flats in various residential areas, in different sizes and at different rental prices in Schmalkalden and the surrounding area. With such a wide range of accommodation on offer, there is sure to be something for every student. In any case, those who inform themselves in good time have the best chance of finding stress-free student accommodation in Schmalkalden.
Students can also find accommodation offers in existing shared flats in Schmalkalden at www.wg-gesucht.de and can contact them directly.