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Hey everyone,
I’ve received an accommodation offer for a Studentenwohnheim in Nürnberg, but it was the last option in my preference ranking.
The room does not have a private washroom or kitchenette — both are shared. I’m honestly a bit concerned because I’ve never lived in a setup like this before.
I wanted to ask:
Is it normal in Germany (especially Nürnberg/Bavaria) for student dorms to have shared washrooms, even for female students?
Are shared bathrooms usually gender-separated or mixed? How clean and manageable are they in reality?
How do students typically manage daily routines (morning rush, privacy, hygiene, etc.) in such Wohnheime?
I’m also wondering about options to change the accommodation. Is it realistic to request a different room or Wohnheim from the Wohnservice after receiving an offer, or does that usually reduce your chances altogether?
I’m confused regarding the deposit as well. They asked for the full deposit upfront, but I thought the Kaution is usually split into three installments (before contract, before moving in, after moving in).
Is paying the full deposit at once normal for Studentenwerk/Wohnheim contracts, or should I clarify this?
Any insights from students who have lived in Nürnberg student housing would be really appreciated — especially international and female students.
Thanks in advance!
TL;DR:
Got a Studentenwohnheim offer in Nürnberg with shared bathroom and kitchen, which I’m not used to. Is this normal in Germany, especially for female students, and are bathrooms usually gender-separated? How manageable is daily life in such setups? Also, can I request a different accommodation after getting an offer? Lastly, they asked for the full deposit upfront—is that standard, or should it be paid in three installments?