All students matriculated at the University of Kassel and their children are eligible for the student housing provided by the Studierendenwerk Kassel.

Application for a place in a hall of residence is submitted online. It should be accompanied by a student ID. Only a complete application can be processed. If the student ID is not available at the time of application, it can be submitted later.

a) Applications will be listed in the order of date of receipt.

b) Those on the list of applicants will be contacted by email every four weeks after registration and requested to confirm their application. If the applicant does not respond, the applicant’s name will be removed from the list.

As a rule, places in the halls of residence are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Exceptions in individual cases can be made in order to establish and maintain a socially stable living environment, balanced residential structures as well as favourable social and cultural living conditions. Exceptions to this procedure are only possible in cases of hardship. Hardship cases are primarily:

a) Serious illness or physical disability
It has to be a matter of a permanent illness or handicap. Proof of disability, in the form of a doctor's note or government form, is to be placed on file at the Studierendenwerk Kassel. Furthermore, the applicant must prove that living in student housing is of more importance for him/her than for other applicants.

b) Preparation for final graduation exams
This applies to applicants who find themselves directly before or in the process of taking their final exams. In these cases, the Studierendenwerk Kassel has to be provided with proof that the applicant has registered and been accepted for the exam.

c) Parents
This applies to single parents and parental couples with child.

In all extenuating circumstances a case-by-case review takes place

Tenants can apply in writing stating reasons for a change of accommodation within a hall of residence or to another hall of residence of the Studierendenwerk Kassel. Those wishing to change their accommodation are liable to costs.

Renting out accommodation to guests generally requires authorisation and must be applied for in writing in advance to the relevant administrative department. The Studierendenwerk does not charge any fees for processing and arranging guest tenancies; however, the Studierendenwerk reserves the right to reject proposed guest tenants without giving reasons. As a general rule, guest tenants must be enrolled at the University of Kassel. Guest tenancies are limited to a minimum of three and a maximum of six months and may be taken up by principal tenants no more than once per calendar year. It is not possible to arrange a subsequent guest tenancy. It is expressly noted that the principal tenant’s contractually agreed total tenancy period is not extended by the duration of the guest tenancy. A prerequisite for the granting of authorisation is that the principal tenant submits a valid SEPA direct debit mandate. Furthermore, the rent passed on by the principal tenant to the guest tenant must not exceed the original rent agreed in the principal tenancy agreement. Subletting for profit is prohibited.

Inclusion of the main tenancy agreement when accommodating guests

1. In the case of temporary accommodation for guests or subletting, all rights and obligations under the main tenancy agreement are also transferred to the subletting arrangement. The main tenancy agreement, in its currently valid version, forms an integral part of the subletting agreement.
2. The principal tenant is obliged to provide the subtenant, upon request, with a copy of the main tenancy agreement and the Studierendenwerk’s General Terms and Conditions of Tenancy.

Contingent students and residents of the first-year hall of residence (Moritzstraße) are generally excluded from the option of letting to guests. 
 

7.1 The length of stay limit is ten semesters. The leasing contract can only be extended in extenuating circumstances upon submission of a written request. The maximum extension is four semesters.

Extenuating circumstances include:

a) Serious illness or physical disability (see 4a)
An extension of the leasing contract is also possible in cases where a long-term disability occurred or came into existence after the student moved into the apartment and has led to a delay in the length of his/her studies. A doctor's note must be placed on file at the Studierendenwerk Kassel.

b) Preparation for final graduation exams (see 4b)
In these cases, the Studierendenwerk Kassel has to be provided with proof that the applicant has registered or been accepted for the exam.

c) Active participation in the self-administration of the hall of residence or in the committees prescribed by law or statutory organs of the university, the student body or the Studierendenwerk of at least one year.

d) Parents (see 4c)
This applies to cases where, in spite of considerable effort, single parents or parental couples were not able to find adequate housing on the private market within ten semesters.

7.2 A lease ends six weeks after the end of the month in which university enrolment has been cancelled – see the regulation of § 573c II in conjunction with § 549 II n° 1 BGB (German law).

Data collected are stored exclusively for the purpose of administering the hall of residence. On entry into the hall of residence full name, date of birth and hall of residence will be communicated to the responsible Residents' Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt).

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