Wohnheim Eichendorffring

Overview

The location of the housing complex is favourable with regard to distance to the Departments of Law and Economic Sciences, the "Philosophikum", university library and the university of applied sciences TH Mittelhessen.

Up to 815 students live here, mostly in single rooms within flat shares with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, a few apartments are available.

Operator
Studierendenwerk Gießen

Places
814

Rent deposit
Until 31 August 2025, the move-in-deposit is €250 (€500 for family rooms). From 1 September 2025, the deposit will be three months' rent, rounded down to the nearest ten, but not exceeding €600.

Duration of housing
The maximum duration of residence is ten semesters. The maximum extension is for one semester.

In exceptional cases, the maximum residence period may be extended for a maximum of 6 months.

Internet access
Yes

TV connection
Yes

Shared facilities
- Lockable bike boxes 5.10 EUR/month
- Partly sheltered bike racks
- Central launderette
- Music room
- Table tennis room
- Free food and book exchange shelf in the Y-house ("share-shelf")
- Community raised beds in outdoor area
- Parking spaces can be rented for 10 EUR/month

Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)
Supermarkets, bakeries, snack bars and pubs within walking distance

Special deals for international students
The international meeting centre "Lokal International" is located on the student residence grounds. This offers an eating area, billiard table and table football, as well as a large assembly hall. The "Lokal International" is used as a place of cultural exchange. Events take place there at irregular intervals, such as cultural events of the student dormitory-tutor-programme "WoTuPro". A party room in the cellar can be rented by residents for private parties.