The university student houses boast modern student living facilities. Apartments may be single or sharing for up to eight persons. All rooms and apartments have cooking facilities and bathrooms. Located in the vicinity are students clubs, which promotes social interaction with other students and an international flair. When applying, students should indicate on the application forms their preferences for particular types of accommodation and location.
Applications have to include a passport photo and proof of financing.
The Studentenwerk also keeps details of local privately owned flats that are available for rent. The cost of living in Bremen will very much depend on an individual habits and lifestyle. In order to obtain a residence permit from the foreigner's Registration Office in Bremen, students must prove financial support of a minimum of 1050 DM per month. They may also be asked to present bank statements. Students from EU Member States do not have to provide any documentary proof of this kind, but it is nonetheless expected that they have the necessary funds at their disposal.