Starting university life is a journey full of milestones, and one of the most significant is finding your first home. If you're looking for an affordable and conveniently located place to stay for the upcoming summer semester, you have the opportunity to apply for a spot in one of the residence halls of the Studierendenwerk West:Brandenburg – even before you receive your university admission letter.
Since the demand for residence hall places is usually very high, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. Important to know: When allocating places, the date of the application counts, but not the exact time. The more housing options and locations you specify in your application, the better your chances of getting a spot.
The online application forms will be available starting Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Find the online application here
The following documents must be prepared for upload:
Identification documents (Please upload a copy of your ID card or passport. If you are not an EU citizen, please also upload your residence permit and/or visa.)
You don't have your admission letter or enrollment certificate yet? No problem! These documents can be submitted later.
Once your online application is received and reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to submit any missing documents. Please make sure to keep this email safe. It may take a few days for the confirmation to be sent, so we kindly ask for your patience.
We also recommend that interested students familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure they understand all the required stepsan to read the allocation guideline (English reading aid). Eligible to apply are:
- (Future) students of state universities in Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, and Wildau (students at private universities cannot be considered)
- Undergraduate students
- Students under 30 years of age, as of two months before the start of the semester for which the application is being made
- Students whose registered address has been outside the university region for at least six months. Students with registered addresses in the following postal code areas cannot be considered: 140…, 141…, 144…, 145…, 1461.., 1462.. (for the Potsdam location), 15745 (for the Wildau location)
- For students with children or those with disabilities, specialized housing is available to meet their needs.
All further important information about the application process, allocation guideline (in German) - English reading aid, the various residence halls and housing options, as well as the required documents, can be found on our website.