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Study in Ravensburg district

Ravensburg is a rural district in Upper Swabia, with university life in Weingarten, historic towns and countryside extending into the Allgäu.

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Ravensburg's Marienplatz looking north towards the Blaserturm, Waaghaus and town hall
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In short

Ravensburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 291,102 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten (Weingarten), University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten (Weingarten). Summers average 18.1 °C and winters 0.8 °C, with about 1,197 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Ravensburg district in numbers

Population

291,102Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

1,632.08 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

178Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

2Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten and University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten

Typical student rent

€299–€438 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Warm rent including utilities for a furnished single room in a shared flat at Lazarettstraße, Weingarten, currently listed on Seezeit's undated residence page; checked November 2026. This is a residence price range, not a district-wide market average.

Average temperature

9.3 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

1,197 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,763 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

95 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Ravensburg district

Ravensburg district covers part of Upper Swabia and the western Allgäu in southern Baden-Württemberg. Ravensburg is its administrative centre; the landscape includes agricultural countryside and rolling hills rather than one continuous urban area. (District background (opens in a new tab))

For students, Ravensburg and neighbouring Weingarten form the most practical starting point. Elsewhere, Wangen offers an old town of colourful façades, fountains and medieval gates, while the Wurzacher Ried provides walking routes through protected moorland. (RWU housing guidance (opens in a new tab), Wangen (opens in a new tab), Oberschwaben Tourism (opens in a new tab))

Main towns

Universities here

Universities in Ravensburg district, biggest first.

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten and the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten are based in Weingarten. Start your housing search there if proximity to these campuses is your priority; Ravensburg is another option, but check the complete journey to your teaching building. RWU's directions from Ravensburg station involve a bus to Weingarten Post followed by another bus or a walk. (RWU directions (opens in a new tab)) This area is worth considering if you enjoy campus clubs, student pubs and outdoor activities: RWU highlights shared university sports, student initiatives and the HoKi and Alibi venues. (Student life (opens in a new tab))

Find a course in Ravensburg

Housing

Start early and pursue residence applications alongside private rooms. RWU describes a limited housing market in Ravensburg and Weingarten, with particular competition at semester start; its International Office cannot reserve rooms for international full-degree students. (RWU international housing guidance (opens in a new tab))

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

  • Apply directly through Seezeit's residence application portal; applications are possible about six months before the intended move-in date. (Seezeit (opens in a new tab))
  • Check Studierendenwerk Weiße Rose as well as Seezeit: RWU lists Weiße Rose residences on Briachstraße in Weingarten and Henri-Dunant-Straße in Ravensburg. (RWU housing (opens in a new tab))
  • Use WG-Gesucht and the Seezeit Zimmerbörse alongside local newspaper classifieds, including Schwäbische Zeitung and Südfinder; RWU recommends these channels. (RWU housing (opens in a new tab))
  • Before accepting a room in Ravensburg or an outlying village, check the connection to your campus building. RWU's published route from Ravensburg station requires changing buses at Weingarten Post. (RWU directions (opens in a new tab))

Student residences

Cost of living

For a concrete housing benchmark, Seezeit lists Lazarettstraße rooms at €299–€438 per month including utilities, plus an €850 deposit. (Seezeit (opens in a new tab)) The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026. (Federal ticket information (opens in a new tab)) There are inexpensive campus activities: RWU lists free shared university sports and MoKi film evenings at €2 including a drink. (RWU student life (opens in a new tab)) These are useful budget anchors, but they do not establish that private housing or total living costs are lower than in a large German city.

Jobs & employers

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, publishing and leisure-vehicle manufacturing provide distinct employment routes locally. Vetter operates in Ravensburg, Ravensburger has company and publishing operations there, and Hymer is based in Bad Waldsee. (Vetter (opens in a new tab), Ravensburger locations (opens in a new tab), Hymer (opens in a new tab)) For degree-related experience, Vetter and Ravensburger explicitly offer internships, working-student positions and thesis opportunities; availability depends on the advertised role. (Vetter student opportunities (opens in a new tab), Ravensburger student opportunities (opens in a new tab))

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Ravensburg and Weingarten share a local bus network within the bodo transport area. (Stadtbus (opens in a new tab)) For RWU, take bus 1 from Ravensburg station towards Baindt/Baienfurt and change at Weingarten Post to bus 6 towards Dörfle/Hochschule; alternatively, RWU gives a 15–20-minute walk from Post. (RWU directions (opens in a new tab)) Regional trains connect Ravensburg with Aulendorf, Biberach, Ulm and Friedrichshafen. (State transport ministry (opens in a new tab)) Published timetables indicate roughly an hour to Ulm and around 15–25 minutes to Friedrichshafen Stadt, depending on the service; check your travel date for changes. (DB timetable (opens in a new tab), BOB timetable (opens in a new tab)) The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and second-class regional trains, generally excluding IC, EC and ICE services. (Ticket validity (opens in a new tab))

Main stations
Nearest airport

Friedrichshafen Airport

The nearby airport option for Ravensburg and Weingarten, served by the regional railway. The published timetable gives approximately 15–16 minutes from Ravensburg to the airport stop; check current service and station-access notices before travelling. (BOB timetable (opens in a new tab), BOB travel information (opens in a new tab))

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Baindt (9 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

0.8 °C

80 mm rain a month

2.1 h sun a day

Spring

9.2 °C

96 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

18.1 °C

134 mm rain a month

7.6 h sun a day

Autumn

9.2 °C

89 mm rain a month

3.7 h sun a day

Plan for cold winter mornings and frost, changeable spring weather and mild-to-warm summers that can still be wet. Waterproof clothing is useful throughout the year, particularly for cycling or walking to campus. Summer brings opportunities for countryside outings and Ravensburg's July Rutenfest; autumn is a good time to settle into indoor campus activities as daylight decreases. (Rutenfest (opens in a new tab))

Culture, language & food

Local traditions remain visible in public life. Ravensburg's Rutenfest centres on the town's summer celebrations and drumming, while Weingarten's Blutfreitag is a religious pilgrimage with a mounted procession. (Rutenfest (opens in a new tab), City of Weingarten (opens in a new tab))

Student social life has identifiable meeting places: HoKi and Alibi, campus film evenings and semester parties. Expect a campus-oriented scene; these venues are a more useful starting point than assuming every town in the district has the same nightlife. (RWU student life (opens in a new tab))

Check the teaching language of your exact programme rather than assuming that an international campus operates entirely in English. For everyday independence, aim towards B1 German and continue towards B2 if you want a wider choice of customer-facing or professional work; these are practical targets, not universal admission or employment requirements. RWU offers German courses from beginner to advanced levels. (RWU CLIC (opens in a new tab)) Local speech belongs to the Swabian–Alemannic dialect area, so informal conversation may sound different from textbook German. (Dialect background (opens in a new tab))

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Basilica St. Martin in Weingarten viewed from the northwest

    Basilica St. Martin in Weingarten viewed from the northwest

  • Vegetation in the Wurzacher Ried nature reserve

    Vegetation in the Wurzacher Ried nature reserve

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Studying in Ravensburg district: FAQ

Is Ravensburg district a good place to live as a student?

Consider it if you value campus clubs, university sports and student pubs. Weingarten is the practical starting point for RWU and PH students, while Ravensburg offers another housing base with onward campus travel. (RWU student life (opens in a new tab), Campus directions (opens in a new tab))

Are there universities in Ravensburg district?

Yes. Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten and the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten are in Weingarten, with adjoining campuses. (RWU campus directions (opens in a new tab))

How do I get from Ravensburg station to RWU?

RWU recommends bus 1 towards Baindt/Baienfurt, changing at Weingarten Post to bus 6 towards Dörfle/Hochschule. From Post, walking to RWU is another option, taking approximately 15–20 minutes. (RWU directions (opens in a new tab))

How much does student accommodation cost in Weingarten?

Seezeit currently lists furnished rooms at Lazarettstraße for €299–€438 per month including utilities, checked November 2026. This is one residence's price range, not a private-market average. (Seezeit (opens in a new tab))

What student jobs can I look for in Ravensburg district?

Vetter and Ravensburger advertise working-student, internship and thesis opportunities. Erwin Hymer Group's portal also includes student roles in district locations; check each vacancy's location and requirements. (Vetter (opens in a new tab), Ravensburger (opens in a new tab), Erwin Hymer Group (opens in a new tab))

Can I use the Deutschlandticket for the local commute?

Yes, it covers local buses and second-class regional trains. It generally does not cover IC, EC or ICE trains, so check the service category when planning longer trips. (Federal ticket information (opens in a new tab))

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Sources & photo credits

Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.

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