# Study in Augsburg district, Bavaria

> 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).

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 262,811 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,070.74 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | University of Augsburg, Augsburg (13 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Mean temperature | 8.9 °C (summer 17.7 °C, winter 0.5 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 868 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,752 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Augsburg)).

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](https://www.koenigsbrunn-stadtwerke.de/oeffentlicher-personennahverkehr/swa-strassenbahn-linie-3/), [AVV routes](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)). Away from these corridors, the Westliche Wälder nature park offers wooded hills, streams and walking destinations ([district tourism](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/naturpark-augsburg-westliche-waelder)).

- **Königsbrunn**: Tram line 3 connects the town directly with the University of Augsburg campus ([Stadtwerke Königsbrunn](https://www.koenigsbrunn-stadtwerke.de/oeffentlicher-personennahverkehr/swa-strassenbahn-linie-3/)).
- **Gersthofen**: A regional rail commuting option and home to the Ballonmuseum ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2104.pdf), [City of Gersthofen](https://gersthofen.de/kultur/ballonmuseum-gersthofen/)).
- **Neusäß**: Served by regional trains on the route between Augsburg and Dinkelscherben ([AVV](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).
- **Bobingen**: Connected to Augsburg by regional rail, including the RB 77 route ([AVV](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).
- **Schwabmünchen**: A southern district town linked to Augsburg by regional rail ([AVV](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).

## Nearest universities

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](https://www.koenigsbrunn-stadtwerke.de/oeffentlicher-personennahverkehr/swa-strassenbahn-linie-3/), [university directions](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/kontakt/)). 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

## 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](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayMiSchuV2025/true)). 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](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/)).

**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](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/private-angebote/)).
- Submit a housing enquiry to Wohnungsbau GmbH für den Landkreis Augsburg; its rental page allows prospective tenants to register their interest ([WBL](https://www.wbl-augsburg.de/Mieten)).
- Use a town-specific search such as meinestadt.de’s Gersthofen shared-room page, checking the search radius and actual municipality ([Gersthofen room search](https://www.meinestadt.de/gersthofen/immobilien/wg-zimmer)).
- 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](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).

## Cost of living

For transport budgeting, the regular Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 ([AVV Deutschlandticket](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/tickets-und-tarife/deutschlandticket)). 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](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/tickets-und-tarife/deutschlandticket/ermaessigungsticket)). 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](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/ueber-uns/standorte-weltweit/), [Müller](https://www.muellergroup.com/karriere/unsere-marken/mueller), [Sortimo](https://jobs.mysortimo.de/)). 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](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/karriere/studenten-und-absolventen/)).

- IT working-student roles: SGL’s student vacancies include Meitingen ([SGL student vacancies](https://jobs.sglcarbon.com/go/Studenten-und-Praktikanten-%28mwd%29/4708201/)).
- Social media and digital marketing internships or working-student roles at Müller in Aretsried ([Müller location vacancies](https://careers.muellergroup.com/Mueller_CE/go/Jobfilter_Aretsried/8925201/)).
- Technical internships and company-based thesis projects; SGL’s student careers page describes these entry routes and includes Meitingen examples ([SGL student careers](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/karriere/studenten-und-absolventen/)).

- **SGL Carbon** (Carbon and graphite materials): Meitingen hosts manufacturing and development involving carbon composites, graphite products and process technology ([SGL locations](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/ueber-uns/standorte-weltweit/)).
- **Molkerei Alois Müller** (Dairy and food manufacturing): The Aretsried site produces dairy products and is the original home of the Müller business ([Müller](https://www.muellergroup.com/karriere/unsere-marken/mueller)).
- **Sortimo International** (Vehicle equipment and mobile storage systems): Its headquarters and sole production location are in Zusmarshausen; its careers site includes entry routes for students ([Sortimo](https://jobs.mysortimo.de/)).

## 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](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)). Gersthofen–Augsburg Hauptbahnhof takes roughly 6–9 minutes on services in DB’s published timetable; this is station-to-station time ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2104.pdf)). Tram line 3 serves the University of Augsburg campus and continues to Königsbrunn ([university directions](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/kontakt/)). The Deutschlandticket covers local public transport and regional rail nationwide ([AVV ticket coverage](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/tickets-und-tarife/deutschlandticket)).

- Station: Gersthofen — regional rail ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2104.pdf)).
- Station: Neusäß and Dinkelscherben — western rail corridor ([AVV](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).
- Station: Bobingen and Schwabmünchen — southern rail corridor ([AVV](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)).
- Nearest airport: Augsburg Airport (AGB; local airport) — Augsburg’s local airport no longer has scheduled airline services ([airport background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flugplatz_Augsburg)). 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](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/kontakt/)). The most convenient arrival airport depends on your district address and flight.

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)).

## Culture & language

The local identity is Bavarian-Swabian, with monasteries, churches, mills and museums recording rural life ([district culture guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/kultur-tradition)). The events programme centres on town festivals, concerts, theatre and cabaret, including venues in Gersthofen, Neusäß and Diedorf ([district events](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)). 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](https://www.landkreis-augsburg.de/bildung-familie/bildung/bildungsbuero/beratung-deutsch-lernen/)). Regional speech has Swabian roots, with transitions towards Bavarian around the Lech ([Bavarian education institute](https://www.dialekte.schule.bayern.de/dialekte/)).

## Local food

- **Augsburger Zwetschgendatschi**: A regional plum-topped yeast cake, often served with cinnamon and whipped cream ([district culinary guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/kultur-tradition/kulinarisches-erbe)).
- **Seelenbrezen and Makronenbrezen**: Sweet pretzels associated with All Souls’ Day on 2 November; the local macaroon version uses almond mixture, nougat, chocolate and marzipan decoration ([district culinary guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/kultur-tradition/kulinarisches-erbe)).
- **Oberschönenfeld wood-fired bread**: The abbey bakery’s bread is a locally specific option to take on a walk around Oberschönenfeld ([district visitor guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/erleben/ausflugsziele/kloester-kirchen/oberschoenenfeld)).

## Events

- **Königsbrunner Gautsch** (Late June–early July): Königsbrunn’s annual Volksfest; the district tourism calendar lists its usual season ([district events](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)).
- **Thierhauptener Festwoche** (Early–mid August): An annual festival week in Thierhaupten, listed among the district’s traditional celebrations ([district events](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)).
- **Neusäßer Volksfest** (Mid–late September): Neusäß’s annual town festival; confirm the exact dates for your year before travelling ([district events](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)).

## Places to see

- **Naturpark Augsburg – Westliche Wälder** (Nature): Explore the wooded hills and streams of the Stauden, Holzwinkel and Reischenau landscapes ([district nature guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/naturpark-augsburg-westliche-waelder)).
- **Oberschönenfeld Abbey and museum grounds** (Monastery): A monastery complex in Gessertshausen with a church, museums, an art space and nearby woodland walks ([district visitor guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/erleben/ausflugsziele/kloester-kirchen/oberschoenenfeld)).
- **Ballonmuseum Gersthofen** (Museum): Exhibitions explain balloon-flight history, construction, technology and sport ([museum visitor guide](https://www.ballonmuseum-gersthofen.de/seite/museum/rundgang.php)).

## 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](https://www.koenigsbrunn-stadtwerke.de/oeffentlicher-personennahverkehr/swa-strassenbahn-linie-3/)).

### 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2104.pdf)). From Hauptbahnhof, tram line 3 serves the Universität stop; allow additional time for the transfer and tram journey ([university directions](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/kontakt/)).

### 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](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayMiSchuV2025/true)).

### 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](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/)).

### 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](https://jobs.sglcarbon.com/go/Studenten-und-Praktikanten-%28mwd%29/4708201/), [Müller](https://careers.muellergroup.com/Mueller_CE/go/Jobfilter_Aretsried/8925201/)).

## Sources

- [Landkreis Augsburg geography](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Augsburg)
- [AVV routes and timetables](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/verbindungen/linien)
- [Königsbrunn tram line 3](https://www.koenigsbrunn-stadtwerke.de/oeffentlicher-personennahverkehr/swa-strassenbahn-linie-3/)
- [DB Gersthofen departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2104.pdf)
- [University of Augsburg directions](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/kontakt/)
- [AVV Deutschlandticket](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/tickets-und-tarife/deutschlandticket)
- [AVV Bavarian discounted ticket](https://www.avv-augsburg.de/tickets-und-tarife/deutschlandticket/ermaessigungsticket)
- [Bavarian rental-market protection regulation](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayMiSchuV2025/true)
- [Studierendenwerk residence directory](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/)
- [Studierendenwerk private accommodation exchange](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/private-angebote/)
- [District housing company rental enquiries](https://www.wbl-augsburg.de/Mieten)
- [Gersthofen shared-room search](https://www.meinestadt.de/gersthofen/immobilien/wg-zimmer)
- [SGL Carbon locations](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/ueber-uns/standorte-weltweit/)
- [SGL Carbon student careers](https://www.sglcarbon.com/unternehmen/karriere/studenten-und-absolventen/)
- [SGL Carbon student vacancies](https://jobs.sglcarbon.com/go/Studenten-und-Praktikanten-%28mwd%29/4708201/)
- [Müller Aretsried employer profile](https://www.muellergroup.com/karriere/unsere-marken/mueller)
- [Müller Aretsried vacancies](https://careers.muellergroup.com/Mueller_CE/go/Jobfilter_Aretsried/8925201/)
- [Sortimo careers and production location](https://jobs.mysortimo.de/)
- [District culture and traditions](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/kultur-tradition)
- [District culinary heritage](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/kultur-tradition/kulinarisches-erbe)
- [District recurring festivals and cultural venues](https://www.augsburger-land.de/veranstaltungen)
- [Westliche Wälder nature park](https://www.augsburger-land.de/augsburger-land/naturpark-augsburg-westliche-waelder)
- [Oberschönenfeld visitor guide](https://www.augsburger-land.de/erleben/ausflugsziele/kloester-kirchen/oberschoenenfeld)
- [City of Gersthofen balloon museum](https://gersthofen.de/kultur/ballonmuseum-gersthofen/)
- [Ballonmuseum exhibition guide](https://www.ballonmuseum-gersthofen.de/seite/museum/rundgang.php)
- [Augsburg Airport background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flugplatz_Augsburg)
- [District German-learning advice](https://www.landkreis-augsburg.de/bildung-familie/bildung/bildungsbuero/beratung-deutsch-lernen/)
- [Bavarian education institute dialect overview](https://www.dialekte.schule.bayern.de/dialekte/)
- [Commons: Oberschönenfeld landscape photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Augsburg_Westl.W%C3%A4lder,_Obersch%C3%B6nenfeld,_Landschaftsschutzgebiet.jpg)
- [Commons: Oberschönenfeld aerial photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_image_of_the_Obersch%C3%B6nenfeld_Abbey_(view_from_the_south).jpg)
- [Commons: Gersthofen Ballonmuseum photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GER_Gersthofen,_Ballonmuseum_0011.jpg)

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