Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn off-campus housing
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Universität Bonn — Germany's old federal-capital university, now an Excellence University. Mathematics, economics, agricultural sciences, and Asian studies attract the largest international graduate cohorts.
~13% international students
Best neighborhoods for Uni Bonn students
Poppelsdorf
Poppelsdorf sits next to Uni Bonn's sciences campus and the Poppelsdorfer Schloss. The dominant Uni Bonn science-student neighborhood. Walking distance to Hauptbahnhof.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Südstadt
Bonn-Südstadt sits south of the city centre — Wilhelmine-era villas, leafy streets, popular with PhD students and post-docs. The most upper-middle-class option.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Endenich
Endenich sits northwest — quieter, more affordable, and adjacent to the Max Planck Institute campus. A favourite of international PhD students.
$400 – $950/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Where do most Uni Bonn international students live off-campus?
Most international students live in Poppelsdorf, Südstadt, Endenich, all within a short commute of Uni Bonn.
Does Uni Bonn have on-campus housing for grad students?
Uni Bonn offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with most international students moving off-campus. Off-campus is usually more flexible and often cheaper.
Can I get an apartment without US credit history near Uni Bonn?
Yes. Many landlords near Uni Bonn accept international students with proof of program admission, and we partner with guarantor services for the rest.