Finding a place to live in Germany will depend on the extent of your personal connections.
If you don’t have anyone to support you, it’s best to choose temporary accommodation until you have settled, such as student accommodation,
co-living spaces, and shared or furnished apartments.

Of course, the international office at your university should be able to help you find accommodation. Additionally, here are some useful links:

DAAD has a list that helps you to find student accommodation halls across Germany, including price lists and contact details.

Shared accommodation in Germany is called a “WG” (Wohngemeinschaft), pronounced “VeeGee”.
There are many websites that help you to find shared accommodation in Germany.

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Searching for furnished accommodations online is also a good option, especially if you have a larger budget and want more privacy. In larger cities, you can also find co-living options. This way, you can meet new people while still having the privacy you need.

There is often a severe housing shortage in large cities. Many private rentals take place through platforms such as:

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If the apartments are offered by real estate agents, it is often difficult to provide the required documents.
The easiest way is to join an existing shared apartment, as there is already a main tenant who assumes primary responsibility for the tenants:

Usually, they require: