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Landkreis Augsburg combines commuter towns and wooded countryside, with access to Augsburg’s universities and local industrial employers.

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Woodland and a pond near Oberschönenfeld Abbey
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In short

Augsburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 262,811 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Augsburg district itself; the nearest is University of Augsburg in Augsburg, about 13 km away. Summers average 17.7 °C and winters 0.5 °C, with about 868 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Augsburg district in numbers

Population

262,811Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

1,070.74 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

245Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

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

Nearest university

University of Augsburg, AugsburgWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

About 13 km away in a straight line

Average temperature

8.9 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

868 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,752 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

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

About Augsburg district

Landkreis Augsburg is the district surrounding the separate city of Augsburg to the north, west and south, in Bavarian Swabia. It includes suburban towns as well as countryside stretching into the Stauden, Reischenau and Holzwinkel landscapes (district geography (opens in a new tab)).

For students, the useful distinction is between towns with direct public transport and villages requiring additional connections. Königsbrunn has tram access to Augsburg’s university campus, while Gersthofen, Neusäß, Bobingen and Schwabmünchen have regional rail connections (Stadtwerke Königsbrunn (opens in a new tab), AVV routes (opens in a new tab)). Away from these corridors, the Westliche Wälder nature park offers wooded hills, streams and walking destinations (district tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Nearest universities

No university in Augsburg district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).

There is no university in Landkreis Augsburg. The nearest options are the University of Augsburg and Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, both in the separate city. Treat the district as a possible commuting base: Königsbrunn has a direct tram connection to the university, while rail commuters should allow for the onward journey from their arrival station to campus (Stadtwerke Königsbrunn (opens in a new tab), university directions (opens in a new tab)). It is worth considering if you prefer access to countryside and find housing with a convenient route; compare the complete journey before choosing a village.

  • University of Augsburg

    Augsburg · 13 km away · 145 courses

  • Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

    Augsburg · 13 km away · 54 courses

  • Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm

    Neu-Ulm · 53 km away · 39 courses

  • Ulm University

    Ulm · 58 km away · 89 courses

  • Ulm University of Applied Sciences

    Ulm · 59 km away · 32 courses

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Housing

Do not assume that living outside Augsburg city guarantees cheap or readily available housing. Bavaria’s current designation of strained rental markets includes Diedorf, Königsbrunn, Neusäß and Stadtbergen (Bavarian regulation (opens in a new tab)). The Studierendenwerk’s listed Augsburg residences are in the separate city, so a district search should focus on private rooms and rental housing (residence directory (opens in a new tab)).

How to find a place

  • Check the Studierendenwerk Augsburg’s free private accommodation exchange, and inspect each address to distinguish city properties from district properties (private accommodation (opens in a new tab)).
  • Submit a housing enquiry to Wohnungsbau GmbH für den Landkreis Augsburg; its rental page allows prospective tenants to register their interest (WBL (opens in a new tab)).
  • Use a town-specific search such as meinestadt.de’s Gersthofen shared-room page, checking the search radius and actual municipality (Gersthofen room search (opens in a new tab)).
  • Before accepting a room, check the journey for your actual lecture times and evening return, using the AVV route information and current journey planner (AVV (opens in a new tab)).

Cost of living

For transport budgeting, the regular Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 (AVV Deutschlandticket (opens in a new tab)). Eligible students can obtain Bavaria’s discounted version for €43 per month in 2026; Augsburg CampusCard holders order through swa, which credits the included monthly public-transport contribution (AVV student discount (opens in a new tab)). Compare housing offers using rent, utilities and your commuting needs together. A reliable district-wide student budget or quantified saving against a larger city was not established.

Jobs & employers

The district has substantial manufacturing and food-processing employers: SGL Carbon operates in Meitingen, Müller produces dairy products in Aretsried, and Sortimo has its headquarters and production site in Zusmarshausen (SGL Carbon (opens in a new tab), Müller (opens in a new tab), Sortimo (opens in a new tab)). These are useful starting points for company-based student work and internships; SGL explicitly offers working-student positions, internships and thesis opportunities (SGL student careers (opens in a new tab)).

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

AVV brings together regional rail, buses and Augsburg’s tram network. Rail-served towns offer useful commuting routes, but check the connection from your accommodation to the station as well (AVV (opens in a new tab)). Gersthofen–Augsburg Hauptbahnhof takes roughly 6–9 minutes on services in DB’s published timetable; this is station-to-station time (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)). Tram line 3 serves the University of Augsburg campus and continues to Königsbrunn (university directions (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers local public transport and regional rail nationwide (AVV ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Augsburg Airport (AGB; local airport)

Augsburg’s local airport no longer has scheduled airline services (airport background (opens in a new tab)). For international arrivals, the University of Augsburg gives a route from Munich Airport via S-Bahn to Munich Hauptbahnhof and then train to Augsburg (university directions (opens in a new tab)). The most convenient arrival airport depends on your district address and flight.

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Augsburg (Sankt Stephan) (12 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

0.5 °C

54 mm rain a month

2.2 h sun a day

Spring

8.9 °C

68 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

17.7 °C

103 mm rain a month

7.5 h sun a day

Autumn

8.8 °C

64 mm rain a month

3.6 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters and warmer summers that can still be rainy. Waterproof clothing and layers are useful for commuting and weekend walks. Spring and autumn offer comfortable opportunities to explore the countryside, while the local festival calendar runs from spring celebrations into September (district events (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

The local identity is Bavarian-Swabian, with monasteries, churches, mills and museums recording rural life (district culture guide (opens in a new tab)). The events programme centres on town festivals, concerts, theatre and cabaret, including venues in Gersthofen, Neusäß and Diedorf (district events (opens in a new tab)). For your housing decision, think of this as a town-and-village setting; check evening transport carefully if you expect frequent nights out in Augsburg.

Do not plan everyday life on the assumption that English will always be available. Aim for conversational German, with B1 as a useful personal learning target for greater independence in housing and daily errands. The district provides free, individual advice on finding suitable German courses (Deutsch lernen advice (opens in a new tab)). Regional speech has Swabian roots, with transitions towards Bavarian around the Lech (Bavarian education institute (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Oberschönenfeld Abbey seen from the air from the south

    Oberschönenfeld Abbey seen from the air from the south

  • Ballonmuseum in Gersthofen

    Ballonmuseum in Gersthofen

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Studying in Augsburg district: FAQ

Is Landkreis Augsburg a good place to live as a student?

It can suit students who prefer countryside access and find a convenient commute. Königsbrunn has a direct tram connection to the University of Augsburg, making it a useful place to include in a housing search (Stadtwerke Königsbrunn (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Landkreis Augsburg?

No university is listed within Landkreis Augsburg. The nearest universities are the University of Augsburg and Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg in the separate city of Augsburg.

How do I commute from Gersthofen to the University of Augsburg?

Regional trains take roughly 6–9 minutes from Gersthofen to Augsburg Hauptbahnhof on services in the published timetable (DB (opens in a new tab)). From Hauptbahnhof, tram line 3 serves the Universität stop; allow additional time for the transfer and tram journey (university directions (opens in a new tab)).

Is Landkreis Augsburg cheaper than living in Augsburg city?

A reliable student-rent comparison was not established, so a saving should not be assumed. Several district towns, including Königsbrunn, Neusäß and Stadtbergen, are officially designated as strained rental markets (Bavarian regulation (opens in a new tab)).

Are there student residences in Landkreis Augsburg?

No residence within the district was verified for this guide. The Studierendenwerk’s listed Augsburg residences have addresses in the separate city of Augsburg (official residence directory (opens in a new tab)).

What student jobs can I find in Landkreis Augsburg?

Verified examples include IT working-student roles at SGL in Meitingen and social media or digital marketing student roles at Müller in Aretsried. Check the employers’ current vacancy pages for availability and requirements (SGL (opens in a new tab), Müller (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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