Europahaus II

Plöck 61, 69117 Heidelberg

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Europahaus II
Plöck 61
69117 Heidelberg
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Nearest stop/station (public transportation):
Friedrich-Ebert-Platz

Overview

About half of the residents of the "Europahaus" buildings are German students, while the other half are short-term students from abroad who only stay in Heidelberg for three to ten months German residents are expected to show social commitment and willingness for mentoring and supporting the students from abroad.

Students from abroad are not able to apply for the "Europahaus" buildings, only students enrolled in programmes that are suggested by the foreign students offices are accepted.

Location: Historic centre. University, Student Services (cafeteria, administration) nearby, many pubs and bars. The noise level in the historic centre is generally higher.

Right next to the Institute of Translating and Interpreting: 52 rooms and apartments: Rooms in group accommodation in the older front house, single apartments, accessible via outdoor galleries, four unfurnished two-room apartments for couples in the new building at the back. All rooms with TV cable and telephone connection.

Year of construction 1990 (front house), 1992 (back house)

Operator
Studierendenwerk Heidelberg

Places
52

Rent deposit
650 EUR

Duration of housing
The residence period is limited so that as many students as possible can find affordable accommodation. This means all rental contracts are temporary, with the basic residence period being six semesters. However, you can extend your rental contract by another six semesters (12 semesters in total) in the following cases:
- by contributing to the residence (see special functions)
- for disabled or chronically ill students
- for students with families

Internet access
Yes

TV connection
Yes

Shared facilities
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Bike parking spaces
- Recreation room
- Nice courtyard

Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)
Canteen nearby

Special deals for international students
International students cannot apply directly to the Europahäuser. Only international students on short-term programmes who are nominated by the international offices of their universities will be accepted.

Type of rooms

Application

Additional information
Disability-friendly: Limited suitability on the ground floor (for students with walking and standing difficulties, not suitable for wheelchair users)

Pedestrian zone, no parking facilities
It is not possible to keep a car/apply for a parking or driving permission.

Admission generally proceeds on a first-come first-served basis.
Priority treatment goes to cases of hardship, e.g.: low income, illness or disabilities. A case of hardship must be proven in writing (e.g. disabled person's pass, proof of parental income, BAföG assessment, etc.). Please send documents to the following e-mail address: wohnen@stw.uni-heidelberg.de.