Language course in Heidelberg: stay in student residence & apartment

The dormitories of the Academy of Languages are a popular type of accommodation among international students. The Academy of Languages has five dormitories with a total of over 350 rooms of various types: single and double rooms, shared apartments or small apartments.  

Our dormitories are divided into four categories (A, B, B+, C and E), graded by comfort and convenience. While in the dormitories Schmitt, Concordia and Turner you can cook with other international students in the communal kitchens and get to know each other easily, the dormitories März and F+U Campus have integrated pantry kitchens, which you use alone.

In some dormitories, you also share the bathroom and toilet in addition to the kitchen. Other dorms are more comfortably furnished and have a shower integrated into the room. The rooms in the March dormitory and the apartments on campus have their own fully equipped bathrooms with showers.

All dorm rooms, regardless of category, are equipped with a bed, a closet, a desk and a chair, and wi-fi.

In addition, residents of a dormitory share washing machines and dryers.

The dormitories are located in the Heidelberg districts of Kirchheim, Rohrbach, Südstadt, Bergheim and Altstadt. The language school in the heart of Heidelberg's Old Town can be reached by public transportation without changing trains.

Category E - 1 or 2-room apartments with private bathroom and kitchenette

Location

Category E dormitories are located in the Old Town and Bergheim, 0.5-1.7 km from the school. Walking distance to the school is only 8-20 minutes. By public transport you can reach the school in about 8 minutes.

2-room apartments on request
In the 2-room apartments can stay up to four persons: The extra charge for the third person is € 150/week and for the fourth person € 125/week. 2-room apartments must be requested separately.

Facilities

In addition to a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, each room has its own kitchenette and bathroom including shower, toilet and sink.


Accommodation in the F+U Education Campus - Heidelberg district Bergheim

The dormitory "F+U Campus" is part of the newly built (April 2016) F+U Bildungscampus. Centrally located near Heidelberg's main train station, the dormitory impresses with its high-quality facilities that meet the most modern requirements for living and learning. The Academy of Languages can be reached from the school in just a few minutes by bus and train. Restaurants and shopping facilities for daily needs are located in the immediate vicinity.

The new F+U residence hall thus has everything you need to learn at the Academy of Languages with joy and success!


1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 325 EUR
Double room: 510 EUR

from 24 weeks

Single room: 210 EUR
Double room: 325 EUR

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 275 EUR
Double room: 445 EUR

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 215 EUR
Double room: 335 EUR

These are sample pictures of our student residences.

These are sample pictures of our student residences.

Accommodation in the Märzgasse - Heidelberg Old Town

In the middle of Heidelberg's historic old town lies our dormitory in the Märzgasse. This lively side street is a meeting point of urban life away from the busy shopping mile - Heidelberg's main street: Märzgasse offers urban gastronomy, cafés and shopping opportunities.   

The dormitory of the Academy of Languages offers small apartments with one or two rooms, a pantry kitchen and a modern equipped bathroom. The language school is just a stone's throw away and can be reached within a few minutes on foot. 


1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 325 EUR
Double room: 510 EUR

from 24 weeks

Single room: 210 EUR
Double room: 325 EUR

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 275 EUR
Double room: 445 EUR

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 215 EUR
Double room: 335 EUR

Category D - One-Bedroom Apartments

Location

The category D residence halls are located in Bergheim, 1.7 km from the school. The walk to the school takes only 8-20 minutes. You can reach the school in about 8 minutes by public transport

Facilities

Each room has a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. In addition, the rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and private bathroom including shower, toilet and sink. The kitchen is shared with other students.

1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 305 EUR/week
 

from 24 weeks

Single room: 190 EUR/week

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 250 EUR/week
 

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 195 EUR/week

Category C - Living in the old town

Location

The dormitory is located directly in Heidelberg's Old Town, about 500 meters from the school. It is only an 8-10 minute walk to the school.

Facilities

Academy of Languages' dormitory in Märzgasse offers small apartments with two rooms. The residents of a two-room apartment share a kitchenette and a modern bathroom with sink, shower and toilet.


These are sample pictures of our student residences.

Accommodation in the Märzgasse - Heidelberg Old Town

Our dormitory in the Märzgasse is located in the middle of the historic old town of Heidelberg. From the windows of the charming old building you can see into park-like green areas. The lively side street is a meeting point of urban life with small cafés and bistros. The busy main street is only a stone's throw away.

 


1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 280 EUR
Double room: 420 EUR

from 24 weeks

Single room: 170 EUR
Double room: 260 EUR

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 235 EUR
Double room: 350 EUR

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 180 EUR
Double room: 270 EUR

Category B+ - Own bathroom and shared kitchen

Location

Within 18 minutes, the trams take you to the Academy of Languages at Bismarckplatz every ten minutes.

Facilities

Each room has a private bathroom and is equipped with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. The kitchen is shared with other language students. 
Washing machines and dryers are available. 


These are sample pictures of our student residences.

Living in the countryside

The "Turner" residence is located in the street of the same name in the Rohrbach district of Heidelberg. The district offers urban living in green surroundings. Surrounded by vineyards and a stone's throw from the park-like mountain cemetery, you can reach many shopping facilities, cafés and Heidelberg's city centre just as quickly.

 


1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 230 EUR
 

from 24 weeks

Single room: 160 EUR 
 

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 210 EUR 
 

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 170 EUR 
 

Category B - Shared kitchen and private shower

Location

Category B dormitory is located 5 km from the school. It takes about 15-25 minutes to reach the school by public transport.

 

Facilities:

The communal kitchen is the central meeting place for our international students. There, they can cook together and test their German language skills. The toilet is located on the same floor. 

Each room has a bed, closet, desk, chair and W-LAN, as well as a refrigerator, shower and sink.

 


Residence Schmitt- Heidelberg district Kirchheim

The first traces of settlement in Kirchheim are vessels, stone axes and stone chisels from the Neolithic period (3500-1800 BC). Historical testimonies from the Roman period or the Middle Ages prove the importance of Kirchheim today.

Today, young families with children live in Kirchheim. This demographic structure also characterizes the district: There are many shopping opportunities for daily needs, it is - compared to the busy Heidelberg Old Town - very quiet, safe and cozy.

The rooms in the Schmitt residence are furnished, bright and functional. Students can add a personal touch to their room at any time with their own photos or other personal items.

It takes only 23 minutes to reach Bismarckplatz and the language school. The streetcars run every ten minutes.


1 to 4 weeks 

Single room: 175 EUR
Double room: 265 EUR

from 24 weeks

Single room: 145 EUR
Double room: 205 EUR

5 to 15 weeks

Single room: 170 EUR
Double room: 235 EUR

16 to 23 weeks

Single room: 155 EUR
Double room: 215 EUR

These are sample pictures of our student residences.

Category A - A shared apartment with international language students

Location

Category A residence halls are located 5-7 km from the school. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the school by public transportation.

    Facilities:

    In category A dormitories, the communal kitchen is the central meeting place. The residents also share showers and toilets.

    The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, bed, chair and desk, as well as a refrigerator and a sink.


    Schmitt dormitory - Kirchheim district of Heidelberg

    The "Schmitt" dormitory of the Academy of Languages is located in the Kirchheim district of Heidelberg on Schmitthennerstraße.

    In the 6th century Merovingians settled there, of which traces can still be found today. Now mainly families with children live there. This demographic structure also characterizes the district: There are many shopping opportunities for daily needs, it is - compared to the busy Heidelberg Old Town - very quiet, safe and cozy.

    All rooms have a washing facility. The bright daylight bathroom is shared with other students.

    It takes only 23 minutes to reach Bismarckplatz and the language school. The streetcars run every ten minutes.


    1 to 4 weeks 

    Single room: 160 EUR
     

    from 24 weeks

    Single room: 120 EUR 
     

    5 to 15 weeks

    Single room: 145 EUR 
     

    16 to 23 weeks

    Single room: 130 EUR 
     

    These are sample pictures of our student residences.

    These are sample pictures of our student residences.

    Concordia Residence - Heidelberg Südstadt District

    The Concordia residence hall is located in Heidelberg's Südstadt, right between the districts of Weststadt with its imposing Art Nouveau villas and Rohrbach, which is close to nature.

    From Südstadt, you can reach Heidelberg's city center and the Academy of Languages by public transport within about 10 minutes. The VRN streetcar lines 23 and 24 run through Rohrbacherstrasse at ten-minute intervals.

    The rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, nightstand, closet, sink and refrigerator. The entire residence hall including rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common areas is newly renovated. The furnishings are functional with plenty of room to socialize with other international students.

     


    1 to 4 weeks 

    Single room: 160 EUR
     

    from 24 weeks

    Single room: 120 EUR 
     

    5 to 15 weeks

    Single room: 145 EUR 
     

    16 to 23 weeks

    Single room: 130 EUR 
     

    General information about the accommodations

    What different accommodation options do I have?

    We offer many different accommodation options: school-owned dormitories and apartments, hotels or host families. Please note that the location, size and facilities of the residence halls vary depending on the category.

    Arrival and departure

    Arrival

    You will receive an email from us one to two weeks before your arrival with all details about check-in, your accommodation and the handing over of the keys.The check-in takes place on Sundays between 10:00 and 22:00. Exceptions to this rule must be agreed with the accommodation team.

    Departure

    Please make an appointment for your move-out with the accommodation department (no later than the Thursday before your last day).Check-out is on Saturdays before 12:00. The keys will be handed over after checking your rooms, directly to our staff.

    My arrival is delayed. What do I have to do?

    If your arrival is delayed due to force majeure, you must expect that we may no longer be able to guarantee your booked room category or your dormitory guarantee. In this case, we reserve the right to accommodate you in another residence hall and/or another residence hall category.

    The price difference for a lower dormitory category or the dormitory guarantee amount will be fully refunded in this case, however, an additional charge due to a possibly necessary upgrade will not be made! An exception to this rule is only possible if the rent for the booked room is paid from the date of the originally planned move-in.

    The broadcasting contribution

    In Germany, public broadcasting is paid for by the monthly contributions of each household. It does not matter whether there is a TV connection or not. In return, you have a choice of 20 TV channels, more than 60 radio stations and plenty of digital offerings. Each dormitory room of the AOL is a separate household and is therefore subject to contributions. The monthly fee is 18,36 €. We have provided a practical FAQ about the broadcasting fee for you to download.

    Is there free wifi?

    All of our residence halls have free internet access. Please note that this is not a high-speed internet connection and that we do not accept any liability for technical faults, errors or failures. During the high season we rent additional rooms and apartments. Information about their equipment with internet is available on request.

    What is available in the rooms

    We will provide you with bed linen. Towels you should bring with you please.

    Do I have to bring my own cooking utensils?

    Cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery can be borrowed from us. We charge a deposit of 40 € and a service fee of 25€. The deposit will be refunded after the cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery are returned in perfect condition.

    Where can I do my laundry?

    Washing machines and dryers are available in our dormitories. We are not responsible for the use of the machines. During the high season we rent additional rooms and apartments. Information about their equipment with washing machines and dryers is available upon request.

    Is there a cleaning service?

    You are responsible for the cleanliness of your room, bathroom and kitchen. The cleaning service of the Academy of Languages cleans the common rooms twice a week.

    What do I have to do if I want to extend my lease?

    Fee-free lease extensions must be requested from the Housing Department four weeks prior to the end of the lease. For extension requests of less than 14 days to the end of the contract, we charge a processing fee of €50.

    However, we do not guarantee the rental extension of a specific room, as availability depends on the number of bookings. We do not reserve rooms as long as there is no binding booking.

    How do I terminate my lease?

    Cancellation of the current rental contract is generally excluded. As a gesture of goodwill, we allow the termination of the lease with a notice period of six full weeks (from the next Saturday) and a termination fee of 100€. The cancellation must be made in writing during the office opening hours of the accommodation department. If we can confirm the cancellation, advance rental payments will be refunded from the newly agreed end of the contract.

    Can I change my accommodation?

    Changes of accommodation from host family to dormitory or from dormitory to host family are possible with a notice period of two weeks after availability.

    How do I get my deposit back?

    You will receive a move-out form after the room check. Please send a scan of the form with your bank details to rooms.hd@fuu.de so that we can transfer the deposit to you. Please note that it may take up to 20 business days to receive the money in your account. All bank fees of this transfer have to be paid by the customer and will be deducted from the deposit.

    How do I get from the airport to my accommodation?

    Through partner companies we organize transfers from all surrounding airports directly to the meeting point for handing over the keys or to any other desired address in Heidelberg. Transfers within Heidelberg, e.g. from the main train station to the dormitory, can be arranged for an additional fee. Transfers from the weekend meeting point to the dormitory are free of charge and are organized by our weekend helpers.

    I am traveling with my car. Where can I park?

    Some of our residence halls offer paid but unmonitored parking spaces for rent by the week: Just contact us. There is also the possibility of free parking at the roadside. Please follow the traffic and information signs on site to avoid penalty fees. The school does not assume any liability.