Please note the adjusted consultation hours over Christmas and the New Year:
- Last open phone consultation: 18 December 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
- First open phone consultation: 7 January 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Welcome to RaumTeiler – a project close to the heart of the Studentenwerk Leipzig, which in view of the increasing shortage of living space, makes an important contribution to a successful start to studies for Leipzig students.
Every October, when the winter semester begins, more than 6,000 first-year students are looking for affordable housing at the same time. Since our halls of residence are very busy during this time, many students are faced with a major challenge: They want to study in Leipzig, but cannot find affordable accommodation.
This is where RaumTeiler comes in: We want to make the free living space in private households in Leipzig usable for our students. Do you have a room available from October – be it temporary or long-term? By offering ne students a temporary home, you make the start to their studies and life in Leipzig easier. Whether through a cheap rent or in exchange for support in everyday life – be it shopping, childcare or help with household chores. Every room helps and is valued.
RaumTeiler is aimed at all Leipzig residents who not only want to help, but also value the exchange with young, ambitious people. Together we can ensure that Leipzig remains a place where students are welcome and can develop. Studentenwerk Leipzig provides contact between household providers and students looking for accommodation. The rental agreement is concluded directly between both parties.
The project will initially run until the end of 2026. Get involved and support young people on their way to a successful future!
Celina Bohmann
Beratung auch auf Englisch
Room 403
Gutenbergplatz 4
04103 Leipzig
Personal office hours on site
Tuesday
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Telephone office hours
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Free living space can be a lockable room in an apartment or house; a granny flat would also be conceivable. The minimum size of the living space provided is 9m².
RaumTeiler provides for two different forms of providing housing, which can be designed flexibly depending on the possibilities and support needs:
All private individuals who fulfil the following criteria can provide accommodation:
Student residents can be all persons that fulfil the following criteria:
The following support services would be possible, for example:
Note: The support services exclude all nursing and medical activities.
1. Contact us
2. Application for the mediation via RaumTeiler
Fill in the application form for housing providers:
This contains important information for the housing arrangement process, requirements for the person living with you and any support needs.
How to fill in the application form:
3. The mediation starts
You will receive confirmation that we have received your enquiry.
Our project coordinator will then contact you personally. Together you will view the accommodation and, if desired, discuss the ideas for possible support.
4. Submission of a customised placement proposal
Based on the information provided in the application form, we select the ideal duo from all available applications from accommodation providers and students.
The housing providers are contacted by telephone and informed of the placement proposal. If they accept the proposal and would like to meet the student(s), they can suggest possible dates to the project coordinator. The student will then be informed of the placement proposal. If both parties are interested, the project management will organise a meeting to get to know each other, based on the dates suggested by the person providing the accommodation.
5. First contact and getting to know each other
The initial meeting with the project coordinator ideally takes place at the home of the person providing the accommodation or in the project coordinator’s office. If desired, further meetings can be arranged without the project coordinator to get to know each other better.
6. Decision and conclusion of contract
Once you have decided whether the living arrangement is an option for you, please follow these steps:
Communication of your decision
Inform the project coordinator of your decision by telephone or e-mail.
If yes:
If no:
7. Guidance and support from the Studentenwerk
Mrs Bohmann, the project coordinator, is available as a contact person for questions and/or in the event of conflict if this cannot be resolved by the living duo themselves.
1. Contact us
2. Application for the mediation via RaumTeiler
Fill in the application form for students:
This contains important information for the housing arrangement process to requirements for the living space and any possible support needs.
How to fill in the application form:
3. The mediation starts
You will receive confirmation that we have received your enquiry.
The project coordinator will then contact you by phone or in person to discuss your profile.
4. Submission of a customised placement proposal
Based on the information provided in the application form, we select the ideal duo from all available applications from accommodation providers and students.
The housing providers are contacted by telephone and informed of the placement proposal. If they accept the proposal and would like to meet the student(s), they can suggest possible dates to the project coordinator. The student will then be informed of the placement proposal. If both parties are interested, the project management will organise a meeting to get to know each other, based on the dates suggested by the person providing the accommodation.
5. First contact and getting to know each other
The initial meeting with the project coordinator ideally takes place at the home of the person providing the accommodation or in the project coordinator’s office. If desired, further meetings can be arranged without the project coordinator to get to know each other better.
6. Decision and conclusion of contract
Decide, whether a living arrangement is possible for you or not:
If yes:
If no:
7. Guidance and support from the Studentenwerk
Mrs Bohmann, the project coordinator, is available as a contact person for questions and/or in the event of conflict if this cannot be resolved by the living duo themselves.
In a housing agreement both the housing providers and the students have certain rights and obligations. Here is an overview to help you understand them clearly:
Rights of the housing providers:
Obligations of the housing providers:
Rights of the students:
Obligations of the students:
If you live in a rented flat and would like to participate in RaumTeiler, it is important to note that subletting living space is subject to authorisation. Landlords cannot generally refuse to allow another person to move in if they have a legitimate interest. You should therefore clarify in advance with your landlord whether it is possible to enter a living agreement with a tenant.
If subletting is permitted, you are welcome to register with us at Studentenwerk Leipzig. We will help you fill out the application form and are available to answer any questions you may have about the procedure.