# Study in Ansbach, Bavaria

> Ansbach is a district-free city in Bavaria with 40,742 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Ansbach University of Applied Sciences (Ansbach). Summers average 17.6 °C and winters 0.6 °C, with about 688 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Ansbach is a small independent city in Bavaria, offering a manageable setting for university study and everyday student life.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,742 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 99.91 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, Ansbach (2 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €307–321 per month, plus electricity — Monthly total rent for a furnished single apartment at Schöneckerstraße 11, including the advance payment for additional costs but excluding the electricity tariff; Studierendenwerk price list effective 1 January 2026, checked November 2026. This is a residence price, not a citywide average. | [source](https://werkswelt.de/data/uploads/wohnen/mietpreislisten/2026/nuernberg/787-schoenecker-englisch-2026.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 8.9 °C (summer 17.6 °C, winter 0.6 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 688 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,727 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Ansbach

Ansbach lies southwest of Nuremberg on the Fränkische Rezat and is the administrative centre of Middle Franconia. This guide covers the independent city, which is separate from the surrounding Landkreis Ansbach. ([Ansbach background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansbach))

Its historic character comes from the margraves’ residence and the Hofgarten with its Orangerie. Beyond the centre, neighbourhoods such as Eyb and Hennenbach form part of the city’s continuous built-up area. ([Bavarian Palace Administration](https://schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/ansbach.htm), [Ansbach background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansbach))

- **Altstadt / city centre**: The historic centre includes Martin-Luther-Platz, St. Gumbertus and the town hall. ([Ansbach background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansbach))
- **Hennenbach**: A northern neighbourhood connected to the centre by bus 753, with access to walking routes towards the Frankenhöhe. ([Stadtverkehr Ansbach](https://www.stadtverkehr-ansbach.de/de/Newsletter/OePNV-Newsletter-August-2026.html))
- **Eyb**: An established city quarter adjoining Ansbach’s main built-up area. ([Ansbach background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansbach))

## Universities

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences makes the city a practical choice for studying locally. Its International Office supports incoming students, while the student council organises sports, cinema and other events. ([University](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming), [Student council](https://fsan.de/)) Nearby university options include Neuendettelsau and Nuremberg. For Nuremberg, direct trains make commuting possible, but allow time beyond the station-to-station journey for reaching your actual campus. ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=RE+90&sessionID=0)) Ansbach is worth considering if you prefer a smaller student community and a manageable everyday routine.

- **Ansbach University of Applied Sciences** (Ansbach) — 7 courses

## Housing

Start your search early: the university explicitly advises international degree students to apply promptly, and its exchange-student room allocation is limited. ([University housing advice](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming)) The on-campus residence offers furnished accommodation, but its published prices do not establish whether the wider private market is tight or relaxed. ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnheim-schoeneckerstrasse-ansbach-1))

**How to find a place**

- Apply through the online application linked from the Schöneckerstraße residence page. ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnheim-schoeneckerstrasse-ansbach-1))
- Exchange students should contact the International Office about its limited housing allocation; international degree students should apply directly to the Studierendenwerk. ([University](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming))
- Use WG-Gesucht, Immowelt and the university housing board, all recommended by the local student council. ([Student council housing guide](https://fsan.de/wohnungssuche-in-ansbach/))
- Check housing notices in the Mensa and Campus Center, and the Fränkische Landeszeitung classifieds. ([Student council housing guide](https://fsan.de/wohnungssuche-in-ansbach/))

**Student residences**

- [Wohnheim Schöneckerstraße](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnheim-schoeneckerstrasse-ansbach-1) (Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg): At Schöneckerstraße 11, directly on campus; furnished single apartments and shared accommodation, with communal rooms and laundry facilities. ([Official residence page](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnheim-schoeneckerstrasse-ansbach-1))

## Cost of living

Useful budget anchors are the €82 semester contribution currently listed by the university and residence single-apartment rents of €307–321 monthly, plus electricity. ([University](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/fuer-studieninteressierte/allgemeine-informationen), [Residence rent table](https://werkswelt.de/data/uploads/wohnen/mietpreislisten/2026/nuernberg/787-schoenecker-englisch-2026.pdf)) The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly; the Bavarian student version costs €43, and Hochschule Ansbach appears on the eligibility list with VAG as its sales partner. Prices checked November 2026. ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/produkte/gemeinschaftstarif/kapitel/03/03.12), [VAG](https://www.vag.de/tickets-abo/alle-tickets/detail/ermaessigungsticket-studierende), [Bahnland Bayern](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket/fuer-studierende)) Add food, health insurance and personal expenses separately; there is insufficient comparable evidence here to quantify savings against a larger city.

## Jobs & employers

Manufacturing and healthcare provide concrete local employment routes: Bosch produces automotive electronics and mechatronic components, OECHSLER recruits for manufacturing and technical roles, and ANregiomed operates Klinikum Ansbach. ([Bosch](https://www.bosch.de/unternehmen/bosch-in-deutschland/ansbach/), [OECHSLER](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote), [ANregiomed](https://www.anregiomed.de/karriere-jobs/)) For students, OECHSLER’s careers portal is particularly useful because it explicitly includes working-student positions, internships and thesis opportunities.

- Working-student roles in materials testing at OECHSLER. ([Careers portal](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote))
- Working-student or internship roles in OECHSLER’s healthcare business. ([Careers portal](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote))
- Electronics-development working-student roles at MOS Corporate Services in Ansbach, listed through OECHSLER. ([Careers portal](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote))

- **Bosch** (Automotive electronics): The Ansbach manufacturing site produces electronic control units and mechatronic automotive components; local functions include production, purchasing, logistics and IT. ([Bosch](https://www.bosch.de/unternehmen/bosch-in-deutschland/ansbach/))
- **OECHSLER** (Plastics manufacturing and engineering): Its careers portal confirms operations in Ansbach and Brodswinden and includes student entry routes. ([OECHSLER](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote))
- **ANregiomed — Klinikum Ansbach** (Healthcare): The hospital group offers careers and study-related placements at its Ansbach hospital; clinical opportunities depend on qualifications. ([ANregiomed](https://www.anregiomed.de/karriere-jobs/))

## Getting around

Ansbach’s city buses belong to the VGN network. Direct RE90 and S4 services connect Ansbach with Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof. ([VGN city transport](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/ansbach/)) Published timetables indicate roughly 30–36 minutes by RE90 and around 40–45 minutes by S4; check the current journey planner for construction changes and your return connection. ([RE90 timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02090:E:H:j26:1-1792731073.pdf), [Combined timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02090:P:H:j26:1-1792731074.pdf)) The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional public transport, including these regional services and city buses. ([VAG](https://www.vag.de/tickets-abo/alle-tickets/detail/ermaessigungsticket-studierende))

- Station: Ansbach station — the city’s rail interchange, including direct regional connections towards Nuremberg and Crailsheim. ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/ansbach/))
- Nearest airport: Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport) — Travel by train to Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof, then take the direct U2 underground service to the airport; the U2 leg takes about 12 minutes. Allow additional time for the interchange. ([Airport travel information](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here))

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.6 °C, 53 mm rain a month, 1.9 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.8 °C, 52 mm rain a month, 5.8 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.6 °C, 71 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.8 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 3.6 h sun a day

Prepare for cold, frequently frosty winter mornings and short daylight hours. Spring and autumn call for layers; summer is generally mild to warm, but rain remains part of the picture, so a waterproof jacket is useful for walking or cycling. During the winter semester, the Christmas market provides a seasonal meeting place in the centre. ([Ansbach tourism](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/veranstaltungskalender/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt))

## Culture & language

The margravial palace and collections in the Markgrafenmuseum give Ansbach a strong historical focus, including the story of Kaspar Hauser. ([Tourism board](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/kunst-kultur/museen-galerien)) For everyday evenings, the university points to pubs, bars, quizzes and music events; expect a smaller-scale social scene. ([University nightlife guide](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/ansbach-als-studien-und-arbeitsort/westmittelfranken-als-wohnort/freizeitgestaltung/gastronomie-und-nachtleben)) Student-council sports and cinema activities are useful starting points for meeting people. ([Student council](https://fsan.de/))

English is available in selected university courses, but the university says teaching is generally in German; check your programme’s language requirements carefully. ([International Office](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming)) For everyday independence, aim towards conversational German rather than relying entirely on English; B1 is a useful personal target, not a universal admission requirement. The university offers German courses from A1 to C1. ([Language centre](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/sprachenzentrum/)) Franconian dialect belongs to the region’s linguistic background, though standard German is the sensible learning priority. ([Bavarian Academy of Sciences](https://wbf.badw.de/der-dialekt.html))

## Local food

- **Ansbacher Bratwurst**: The local pork sausage is seasoned with ingredients including marjoram and allspice, and commonly served fried with sauerkraut and dark bread. ([Ansbach tourism](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/essen-trinken/die-ansbacher-bratwurst))
- **Saure Zipfel / Blaue Zipfel**: Bratwurst gently cooked in a seasoned broth with wine and onions. ([Ansbach tourism](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/essen-trinken/die-ansbacher-bratwurst))
- **Schlotengeli**: A smoked version of the local bratwurst. ([Ansbach tourism](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/essen-trinken/die-ansbacher-bratwurst))

## Events

- **Ansbacher Altstadtfest** (Late spring; next advertised for 26–30 May 2027): The annual old-town festival brings live music, street performances and food to historic streets and courtyards. ([Official festival page](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/veranstaltungskalender/feste-maerkte/altstadtfest))
- **Ansbacher Weihnachtsmarkt** (November–December; 26 November–23 December in 2026): The Christmas market gathers around the Stadthaus between St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis, with food, drinks and crafts. ([Official Christmas market page](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/veranstaltungskalender/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt))

## Places to see

- **Residenz Ansbach** (Palace): Explore the former margraves’ residence and its ceremonial apartments. ([Bavarian Palace Administration](https://schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/ansbach.htm))
- **Hofgarten and Orangerie** (Garden): The palace garden opposite the Residenz includes formal flowerbeds, an Orangerie and a medicinal-herb garden. ([Bavarian Palace Administration](https://schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/ansbach.htm))
- **Markgrafenmuseum** (Museum): A place to understand the city’s history, the former principality and the story of Kaspar Hauser. ([Ansbach tourism](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/kunst-kultur/museen-galerien))
- **Hennenbach walking routes** (Nature): Follow the neighbourhood’s stream and walking routes towards the Frankenhöhe; the city bus provides an access option. ([Stadtverkehr Ansbach](https://www.stadtverkehr-ansbach.de/de/Newsletter/OePNV-Newsletter-August-2026.html))

## FAQ

### Is Ansbach a good place to live as a student?

Ansbach is worth considering if you prefer a smaller city and organised campus activities. Its student council runs sports, cinema and other events, providing ways to meet fellow students. ([Student council](https://fsan.de/))

### Is there a university in Ansbach?

Yes. Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is based in the city and has an International Office supporting incoming students. ([University](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming))

### How do I get from Ansbach to Nuremberg?

Direct RE90 and S4 trains connect Ansbach with Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof. Allow approximately 30–36 minutes on RE90 or 40–45 minutes on S4, plus travel to your final destination. ([VGN timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02090:P:H:j26:1-1792731074.pdf))

### How much does student accommodation in Ansbach cost?

The Studierendenwerk’s 2026 price list gives €307–321 per month for a furnished single apartment at Schöneckerstraße 11, including additional-cost advances but excluding electricity. This is a specific residence price, not an average private-market rent. ([Official rent table](https://werkswelt.de/data/uploads/wohnen/mietpreislisten/2026/nuernberg/787-schoenecker-englisch-2026.pdf))

### What student jobs can I find in Ansbach?

Verified examples include working-student opportunities in materials testing, healthcare-related manufacturing and electronics development on OECHSLER’s local careers portal. Openings and qualification requirements change, so use the employer’s current listings. ([OECHSLER careers](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote))

### Can Ansbach students get a discounted Deutschlandticket?

Hochschule Ansbach is listed as eligible for the Bavarian student discount, with VAG as its sales partner. VAG lists the ticket at €43 per month as checked in November 2026. ([Bahnland Bayern](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket/fuer-studierende), [VAG](https://www.vag.de/tickets-abo/alle-tickets/detail/ermaessigungsticket-studierende))

## Sources

- [Ansbach: geography and neighbourhoods](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansbach)
- [Bavarian Palace Administration: Ansbach Residenz and Hofgarten](https://schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/ansbach.htm)
- [Stadtverkehr Ansbach: Hennenbach and bus access](https://www.stadtverkehr-ansbach.de/de/Newsletter/OePNV-Newsletter-August-2026.html)
- [Ansbach University: incoming students](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/info/international-office/incoming)
- [Ansbach student council](https://fsan.de/)
- [Student council: housing search](https://fsan.de/wohnungssuche-in-ansbach/)
- [Studierendenwerk: Schöneckerstraße residence](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnheim-schoeneckerstrasse-ansbach-1)
- [Schöneckerstraße residence: official 2026 rent table](https://werkswelt.de/data/uploads/wohnen/mietpreislisten/2026/nuernberg/787-schoenecker-englisch-2026.pdf)
- [Ansbach University: semester contribution](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/fuer-studieninteressierte/allgemeine-informationen)
- [VGN: Deutschlandticket](https://www.vgn.de/produkte/gemeinschaftstarif/kapitel/03/03.12)
- [VAG: discounted student Deutschlandticket](https://www.vag.de/tickets-abo/alle-tickets/detail/ermaessigungsticket-studierende)
- [Bahnland Bayern: eligible universities and sales partners](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket/fuer-studierende)
- [Bosch: Ansbach site](https://www.bosch.de/unternehmen/bosch-in-deutschland/ansbach/)
- [OECHSLER: careers portal](https://www.oechsler.com/karriere/stellenangebote)
- [ANregiomed: careers and placements](https://www.anregiomed.de/karriere-jobs/)
- [VGN: Ansbach transport](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/ansbach/)
- [VGN: RE90 timetable landing page](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=RE+90&sessionID=0)
- [VGN: 2026 RE90 timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02090:E:H:j26:1-1792731073.pdf)
- [VGN: combined S4 and RE90 timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02090:P:H:j26:1-1792731074.pdf)
- [Nuremberg Airport: public transport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)
- [Ansbach tourism: museums](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/kunst-kultur/museen-galerien)
- [Ansbach University: food and nightlife](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/ansbach-als-studien-und-arbeitsort/westmittelfranken-als-wohnort/freizeitgestaltung/gastronomie-und-nachtleben)
- [Ansbach tourism: local bratwurst specialities](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/essen-trinken/die-ansbacher-bratwurst)
- [Ansbach tourism: Altstadtfest](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/veranstaltungskalender/feste-maerkte/altstadtfest)
- [Ansbach tourism: Christmas market](https://www.tourismus-ansbach.de/veranstaltungskalender/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt)
- [Ansbach University: language centre](https://www.hs-ansbach.de/infos/sprachenzentrum/)
- [Bavarian Academy of Sciences: Franconian dialect](https://wbf.badw.de/der-dialekt.html)
- [Commons: Ansbach Orangerie photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ansbach,_Orangerie_012.jpg)
- [Commons: Ansbach Residenz photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Residenz_Ansbach_20220106_0384.jpg)
- [Commons: St. Gumbertus interior photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ansbach,_St._Gumbertus_(27).jpg)

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