The following steps will be helpful in finding accommodation for the duration of your studies here.

1. Apply in good time for a place in student halls of residence or alternatively look for accommodation on the local housing market. There are a few suggestions as to where you might look for available housing in Magdeburg later in this section. The most important factors that should be taken into account during your search are the location, price, size and quality of the room or apartment.
2. Once you have found somewhere of interest, the next step should be to contact the landlord or person who placed the advertisement.
3. This will normally be followed by an appointment to view the apartment. During this appointment it is important to check carefully what is being offered. Do the terms and conditions (price, size etc.) correspond with the original offer? Moreover, while viewing the apartment you should keep an eye open for factors that might have a negative impact on your living situation. These might include a noisy road right outside the front door or damage to the apartment. Equally, you should also ask for the exact cost of the accommodation (including estimated utilities).

If you wish to rent the accommodation, the next thing you will need to do is sign the rental agreement. If you do not like the apartment, begin again with step 1 in this list.