Study in Wiesbaden

Facts

278.474 Inhabitants ¹

19,474 Students ²

3 Higher education institutions ²

WELCOME TO WIESBADEN

Wiesbaden is situated on the Rhine River, west of in the state of Hesse. Despite its large size, it’s a very beautiful, cosy city with lots of art and nature. There are still many buildings in town which predate 1914. The most prominent landmarks are the Market Church, the city hall and the market fountain. Once you’ve found your way here, you’ve made it to the middle of Wiesbaden’s quaint historic district. Residents call the area the “Schiffchen” because when viewed from above, one notices that the streets are arranged in the shape of a boat. The , the and the are popular places to rest and relax.

In walking distance, you can visit one of the largest in the world, from which a cuckoo appears every half hour when the bells chime. Wiesbaden is one of the oldest resort towns in Europe with 26 thermal and mineral springs. If you’re interested in finding out what these “healing waters” taste like, you can try a cup at the famous , one of the oldest known thermal springs.

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After taking a relaxing stroll through the Kurpark, cool off in the shade of the trees along the Salzbach.

Many creative people work in Wiesbaden. Consequently, the was established in 2007 to publicise the activities of the creative agencies in town.

Interview

HAI LY FROM VIETNAM

INTERVIEW WITH HAI LY FROM VIETNAM

Hai Ly Ta is 23 years old and is a second-semester student in the degree programme Social Work at the Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences.

Why did you decide to study in Wiesbaden?

When I first came to Germany some years ago, I attended a foundation course in . After that I worked at a volunteer centre in Wiesbaden for several months. That’s how I hit upon the idea of studying Social Work. I wanted to study in Wiesbaden because I had made friends at my workplace. Right now I’m living in Mainz. I still work as a volunteer at a senior citizen’s centre there.

How did you prepare for your stay in Germany?

I had already studied German at the University of Hanoi in my home country and then I applied for a place in the foundation course. Naturally there were some formalities I had to clarify first.

What was the hardest thing about living in Germany for you in the beginning? And how did you deal with it?

The hardest thing at first was the language barrier. I had difficulties understanding the lectures and making social contacts. I was nervous talking to other students. I would have simply had to practice more often.

Thanks to my volunteer work, I became much more open and communicative. I felt happy I could help others which motivated me to speak more German. I think working with others is one of my personal strengths.

How did you find your accommodation? Do you have any advice to students looking for an apartment?

I found my present room through the internet. I was lucky to receive confirmation from the landlord in just five days. But it also depends on how much rent you can afford. The best accommodation for students, in my opinion, is a room in a student residence hall. You can always find notices around campus with offers for rooms.

How do you finance your studies and life in Germany?

Along with the support I get from my parents, I work at a Thai restaurant in the semester holidays and during the semesters I work two days a week at a childcare centre in Mainz.

Complete the following sentence: “For me, studying in Germany is…”

an unforgettable memory with which I associate many feelings, like homesickness, happiness and loneliness, but also a time I could make many international friends and experience wonderful things.

LIVING IN WIESBADEN

The most popular residential areas for students are the downtown district, the Rheingau quarter and, because of its relatively inexpensive rental prices, the Westend. Some students commute to Wiesbaden every day from . If you want to live in one of the student residence halls in Wiesbaden, you should start applying for a room some months before the semester starts. And though there are some pretty steep hills awaiting you, we recommend buying a used bike which you can use for getting to classes and going out.

After a day of classes, you can spend your evenings at one of many popular cafés. Downtown you’ll also find tapas bars, cafés and bistros, traditional German restaurants, quaint wine pubs and Italian pizza houses.

Wiesbaden also has a wide variety of clubs and discos to choose from, especially downtown. And there’s always something going on at the behind the main train station, such as concerts of various musical styles, flea markets and movie nights. And if nightlife in Wiesbaden doesn’t offer you enough, then you’re sure to find a more colourful selection of cultural events in – only 15 minutes away by train – or you can even spend the evening in .

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There’s also a lot to do in the surrounding region. You can take trips to the wine region of the Rheingau, Taunus and the neighbouring city of Mainz. You should definitely take the Frankfurt tour with the “Ebbelwoi Express”. By the way, “Ebbelwoi“ (apple wine) is to Hesse like butter is to bread!

If you enjoy climbing to dizzying heights, you should check out the Kletterwald. Also have a look at the sports programmes of the higher education institutions that offer students many opportunities to cultivate their hobbies while staying fit. Some students in Wiesbaden are also allowed to participate in the sport programme at the University of Mainz. And when the weather gets hot, we recommend taking a trip out of town to the cool banks of at the Rhine River.

How to find a room in Wiesbaden

Many university and college towns have dormitories or student halls, and a room there is often the most affordable accommodation. To obtain a room in a dormitory or student hall, you have to apply to your college or university’s student union (). Our ‘Find Student Hall’ function can be of practical help. You only need to make a few mouse clicks to get to the online application form. Find a room and more information about dormitories and student halls in Wiesbaden.