Unfortunately that tends to be unlikely. As a rule landlords insist that interested parties are in Germany before a rental agreement can be signed. Furthermore, a German bank account is usually a requirement in order to transfer the rent. However, there are some exceptions. For example, the rooms offered by the student union can also be reserved from abroad (see below). In some exceptional cases it may also be possible for landlords to reserve a room or an apartment for a tenant who is still abroad.

As a rule we advise international students to arrange short-term accommodation for the first 1-2 weeks after their arrival. This might be in a hotel, with friends, or another form of short-term accommodation. In our experience, looking for a permanent place to live is much easier when you are here in Magdeburg. At the start of the summer and winter semesters, there are teams of student helpers who will support you in your search. They can be contacted on the following email address: