# Study in Landshut, Bavaria

> Landshut is a district-free city in Bavaria with 71,863 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Landshut). Summers average 18.5 °C and winters 0.5 °C, with about 757 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Landshut is a historic university city in Lower Bavaria, with an Isar-side old town, student residences and regional rail links.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,863 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 65.83 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, Landshut (3 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €261–272 per month — Published monthly rent for an apartment with a private bathroom and shared kitchen at Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 14/16, on STWNO’s undated residence page, checked November 2026. STWNO’s Landshut accommodation leaflet describes its rents as including heating, electricity, water and internet. | [source](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16) |
| Mean temperature | 9.4 °C (summer 18.5 °C, winter 0.5 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 757 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,769 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Landshut

Landshut lies on the River Isar and is the administrative capital of Lower Bavaria. This guide covers the independent city, which is separate from the surrounding Landkreis Landshut. Its historic centre is known for Gothic buildings, St Martin’s Church and Trausnitz Castle ([Landshut background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landshut)).

Student life has another focal point in Schönbrunn, where Hochschule Landshut’s campus sits east of the centre. Choosing between the old town and the campus area means weighing access to central amenities against your everyday journey to classes ([university student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)).

- **Altstadt**: The historic centre around St Martin’s Church, with the city’s characteristic Gothic streetscape ([Landshut background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landshut)).
- **Schönbrunn**: The eastern neighbourhood containing Hochschule Landshut’s campus ([university student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)).
- **Niedermayerstraße area**: A student-housing corridor between the old town and university, including the Uni Apart residence ([university housing directory](https://www.haw-landshut.de/campusleben/wohnen/private-studentenwohnheime)).

## Universities

Landshut has its own university of applied sciences, Hochschule Landshut, with an International Office supporting incoming students ([university](https://www.haw-landshut.de/en/international/incoming)). It is worth considering if you want to study locally while retaining rail access to larger cities: selected regional trains take roughly 20 minutes to Freising, 45–50 minutes to Munich Hauptbahnhof and 40–50 minutes to Regensburg Hauptbahnhof. Those are station-to-station times; add the journey to your actual campus before committing to a daily commute ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)).

- **Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften** (Landshut) — 50 courses

## Housing

Start searching before arrival: the university warns that rooms are taken quickly. Options include Studierendenwerk residences, private student apartments and shared flats; the published residence prices below should not be treated as private-market averages ([university student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply through Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz and compare its Landshut residences before choosing your preferences ([STWNO residences](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en)).
- Search WG-Gesucht for shared flats and ImmobilienScout24 or Immowelt for apartments; these are among the portals recommended by the university ([student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)).
- Use the university’s private-residence directory to contact providers such as Uni Apart and CampusVille directly ([private residences](https://www.haw-landshut.de/campusleben/wohnen/private-studentenwohnheime)).
- Check the Studierendenwerk room platform alongside residence applications ([room platform](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/room-platform/find-a-room)).
- Compare each address with the Stadtwerke Studibus timetable, especially if you expect evening classes or frequent trips to the railway station ([local transport](https://www.stadtwerke-landshut.de/en/mobilitaet/busfahren/)).

**Student residences**

- [Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 8, 10, 12](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-8-10-12-en) (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz): Near the university, with self-contained single apartments and shared-flat accommodation ([operator](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-8-10-12-en)).
- [Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 14, 16](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16) (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz): Close to campus, with private-bathroom rooms using communal kitchens and accommodation in two-person shared flats ([operator](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16)).
- [Ritter-von-Schoch-Straße 8](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/ritter-von-schoch-strasse-en) (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz): Single apartments and shared-flat accommodation, with communal rooms and bicycle parking ([operator](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/ritter-von-schoch-strasse-en)).

## Cost of living

Housing choice will strongly affect your budget: STWNO lists private-bathroom accommodation at Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 14/16 for €261–272 monthly ([residence](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16)). Hochschule Landshut’s Studierendenwerk contribution is €82 per semester, and the semester bus ticket ended with winter semester 2026/27, so transport must be budgeted separately ([university fees](https://www.haw-landshut.de/internationales/incoming/studiengebuehren)). The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly in 2026; DB publishes a rise to €66.80 from January 2027 ([DB](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). These figures are individual costs, not a complete living-cost estimate.

## Jobs & employers

Landshut has a substantial industrial employment base: BMW produces vehicle components, SCHOTT develops electronic-packaging products, and ebm-papst operates its heating-technology division here. These are relevant employers to investigate for technical placements and graduate careers ([BMW](https://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/landshut/en.html), [SCHOTT](https://www.schott.com/de-de/ueber-uns/unternehmen/regionen-und-standorte/landshut), [ebm-papst](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/locations/landshut.html)). For work alongside classes, the university maintains a separate board for casual, holiday and mini-jobs ([Nebenjobbörse](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)).

- Retail sales and shelf-stocking work advertised through the university’s local jobs board ([Nebenjobbörse](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)).
- Restaurant service, including part-time work at local hospitality businesses ([Zollhaus careers](https://www.zollhaus-landshut.de/jobs/)).
- Seasonal ticket-desk work at Landshut’s ice rink ([university jobs board](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)).
- Customer-facing office support and reception-style mini-jobs ([university jobs board](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)).

- **BMW Group Plant Landshut** (Automotive components): Produces vehicle components, including light-metal castings and components for electric mobility; consult the location’s careers page for opportunities ([BMW careers](https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/location/plants-germany/plant-Landshut.html)).
- **SCHOTT** (Specialty glass and electronic packaging): Landshut is the headquarters of its Electronic Packaging business, developing and producing specialty glass powders and glass-to-metal packaging for sensitive electronics ([SCHOTT](https://www.schott.com/de-de/ueber-uns/unternehmen/regionen-und-standorte/landshut)).
- **ebm-papst Landshut** (Heating technology): The Landshut site combines production and administration and directs the group’s global heating-technology division ([ebm-papst](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/locations/landshut.html)).

## Getting around

Stadtwerke operates local buses within the MVV network and publishes a Studibus timetable grouping university connections ([Stadtwerke](https://www.stadtwerke-landshut.de/en/mobilitaet/busfahren/)). From Landshut Hauptbahnhof, selected regional services take about 20 minutes to Freising, 45–50 minutes to Munich Hauptbahnhof and 40–50 minutes to Regensburg Hauptbahnhof; check your particular departure for alterations ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)). The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains; it generally excludes ICE, IC and EC services ([DB ticket conditions](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). Your student card is no longer a semester transport ticket from winter 2026/27 ([STWNO](https://stwno.de/de/home/news/sonstiges/3412-ende-des-semestertickets-landshut-zum-wintersemester-2026-2027)).

- Station: Landshut (Bay) Hbf — main interchange for regional trains towards Munich, Freising, Regensburg, Munich Airport, Plattling and Mühldorf ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)).
- Station: Landshut (Bay) Süd — additional stop on the regional line towards Mühldorf ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)).
- Nearest airport: Munich Airport — Direct RE22 trains connect Landshut Hauptbahnhof with München Flughafen Terminal in approximately 35–40 minutes on the published timetable ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.5 °C, 48 mm rain a month, 2.1 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.6 °C, 58 mm rain a month, 5.9 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.5 °C, 89 mm rain a month, 7.7 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.2 °C, 57 mm rain a month, 3.6 h sun a day

Expect cold winters with frequent frost, a gradually warming spring and warm summers that still bring substantial rain. Bring waterproof layers as well as winter clothing. For breaks from studying, Mühleninsel offers riverside paths and lawns in the warmer months ([East Bavaria Tourism](https://www.ostbayern-tourismus.de/attraktionen/muehleninsel-54eeee7e90)); the Christmas market gives late autumn and early winter a recurring city-centre outing ([City of Landshut](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/dulten-maerkte-messen)).

## Culture & language

Historical traditions have a visible place in city life. The Landshuter Hochzeit recreates the marriage of Duke Georg and the Polish princess Hedwig; it normally runs every four years, with the next edition announced for 25 June–18 July 2027. It is not an annual festival ([organiser](https://www.landshuter-hochzeit.de/)).

For an ordinary evening, the tourism office’s dining guide includes taverns, beer gardens and venues offering concerts, readings and games evenings. Think of these as starting points for a social routine rather than assuming a large metropolitan club scene ([Landshut tourism guide](https://erleben.landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kulinarisch-Geniessen_2026_D_barrierefrei.pdf)).

English-language support is available through the university’s International Office, and its student guide explicitly says the Career Service can advise in English ([university](https://www.haw-landshut.de/en/international/incoming), [student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)). Do not assume every local job works in English: the university’s jobs board includes customer-facing roles requiring good German ([jobs board](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)). As practical preparation, aim towards B1–B2 German for independent daily life and a wider job search; this is advice, not a university admission requirement.

## Local food

- **Obatzda**: A Bavarian cheese spread found on local menus; Zum Freischütz serves its version with bread and accompaniments ([local menu](https://www.freischuetz-landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-Freischuetz-Speisekarten-Zusaetze-DE-WEB.pdf)).
- **Leberknödelsuppe**: Liver-dumpling soup, listed locally with beef broth, root vegetables and spring onions ([Zum Freischütz menu](https://www.freischuetz-landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-Freischuetz-Speisekarten-Zusaetze-DE-WEB.pdf)).
- **Bayerischer Wurstsalat**: A sausage salad served as a cold Brotzeit meal; the local Freischütz version uses Regensburger sausage, onions and pickles ([menu](https://www.freischuetz-landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-Freischuetz-Speisekarten-Zusaetze-DE-WEB.pdf)).

## Events

- **Landshuter Frühjahrsdult** (Spring; begins two weeks after Good Friday): An annual fair combining rides, market stalls and festival tents ([City of Landshut](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/dulten-maerkte-messen)).
- **Landshuter Bartlmädult** (Late August): The city’s annual late-summer Dult, with fairground attractions and festival tents; the 2026 edition ran from 21–30 August ([official Dult website](https://www.dult-landshut.de/)).
- **Landshuter Christkindlmarkt** (November–December; 19 November–23 December in 2026): The traditional Christmas market offers seasonal food, crafts and musical performances. The city lists a closure on Totensonntag, 22 November 2026 ([City of Landshut](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/dulten-maerkte-messen)).

## Places to see

- **Altstadt and St Martin’s Church** (Old town): Explore the historic streets and the Gothic church that defines Landshut’s skyline ([Landshut background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landshut)).
- **Trausnitz Castle** (Castle): The former ducal castle stands above the city, with medieval origins and later Renaissance alterations ([Bavarian Palace Administration](https://www.burg-trausnitz.de/englisch/castle/index.htm)).
- **Hof- und Herzoggarten** (Nature): A public garden with wooded slopes and walking paths near the centre. Admission is free, but the gates have opening hours ([City of Landshut](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/freizeiteinrichtungen/hof-und-herzoggarten-mit-tiergehege)).
- **Mühleninsel** (Riverside): An island recreation area between branches of the Isar, with riverside paths, lawns and views towards St Martin’s and Trausnitz ([East Bavaria Tourism](https://www.ostbayern-tourismus.de/attraktionen/muehleninsel-54eeee7e90)).

## FAQ

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

Landshut is worth considering if you want a local university campus and access to an historic town centre. Hochschule Landshut supports international arrivals through its International Office ([university](https://www.haw-landshut.de/en/international/incoming)).

### Is there a university in Landshut?

Yes. Hochschule Landshut is a university of applied sciences whose campus is in the eastern neighbourhood of Schönbrunn ([university student guide](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)).

### How long does the train from Landshut to Munich take?

Selected regional services take approximately 45–50 minutes between Landshut Hauptbahnhof and Munich Hauptbahnhof. A university commute takes longer once travel to and from the stations is included ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)).

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

STWNO currently lists apartments with a private bathroom and shared kitchen at Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 14/16 for €261–272 monthly. This is a specific residence price checked in November 2026, not a citywide rent average ([STWNO](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16)).

### Does Hochschule Landshut include a semester transport ticket?

No. The semester ticket ended from winter semester 2026/27, and the student card is no longer valid as a transport ticket. Students must arrange their own public-transport tickets ([STWNO](https://stwno.de/de/home/news/sonstiges/3412-ende-des-semestertickets-landshut-zum-wintersemester-2026-2027)).

### What part-time jobs can students find in Landshut?

Local examples include retail sales, shelf stocking, customer-facing office work and seasonal ice-rink ticket sales ([university jobs board](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)). Hospitality businesses also advertise part-time service work ([Zollhaus](https://www.zollhaus-landshut.de/jobs/)).

## Sources

- [Landshut: general background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landshut)
- [Hochschule Landshut: incoming international students](https://www.haw-landshut.de/en/international/incoming)
- [Hochschule Landshut: international student guide, 2025](https://www.haw-landshut.de/static/International_Office/062025_Student_Guide.pdf)
- [Hochschule Landshut: private student residences](https://www.haw-landshut.de/campusleben/wohnen/private-studentenwohnheime)
- [STWNO: Landshut residences](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en)
- [STWNO: Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 14/16 and current rents](https://www.stwno.de/de/wohnen/wohnanlagen-la/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-14-16)
- [STWNO: Bürgermeister-Zeiler-Straße 8/10/12](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/buergermeister-zeiler-strasse-8-10-12-en)
- [STWNO: Ritter-von-Schoch-Straße](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/wohnanlagen-la-en/ritter-von-schoch-strasse-en)
- [STWNO: accommodation leaflet and rent inclusions](https://www.stwno.de/images/5_Wohnen/Flyer/2024/Wohnen_Flyer_Landshut_Sept._2024_Englisch_Web.pdf)
- [STWNO: room platform](https://www.stwno.de/en/housing/room-platform/find-a-room)
- [Hochschule Landshut: semester contribution](https://www.haw-landshut.de/internationales/incoming/studiengebuehren)
- [STWNO: semester ticket ends in winter 2026/27](https://stwno.de/de/home/news/sonstiges/3412-ende-des-semestertickets-landshut-zum-wintersemester-2026-2027)
- [Stadtwerke Landshut: buses and Studibus timetable](https://www.stadtwerke-landshut.de/en/mobilitaet/busfahren/)
- [DB: Landshut Hauptbahnhof departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3513.pdf)
- [DB: Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)
- [BMW Group Plant Landshut](https://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/landshut/en.html)
- [BMW: Landshut careers](https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/de/en/location/plants-germany/plant-Landshut.html)
- [SCHOTT: Landshut site](https://www.schott.com/de-de/ueber-uns/unternehmen/regionen-und-standorte/landshut)
- [ebm-papst: Landshut site](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/locations/landshut.html)
- [Hochschule Landshut: part-time jobs board](https://www.haw-landshut.de/zentrale-anlaufstellen/zentrale-studienberatung-und-karriereservice/services/karriereservice/nebenjobboerse)
- [Zollhaus: hospitality careers](https://www.zollhaus-landshut.de/jobs/)
- [Landshuter Hochzeit: official organiser](https://www.landshuter-hochzeit.de/)
- [Landshut Tourism: dining guide, 2026](https://erleben.landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kulinarisch-Geniessen_2026_D_barrierefrei.pdf)
- [Zum Freischütz: local food menu](https://www.freischuetz-landshut.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-Freischuetz-Speisekarten-Zusaetze-DE-WEB.pdf)
- [City of Landshut: annual fairs and Christmas market](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/dulten-maerkte-messen)
- [Landshuter Dult: official festival website](https://www.dult-landshut.de/)
- [Bavarian Palace Administration: Trausnitz Castle](https://www.burg-trausnitz.de/englisch/castle/index.htm)
- [City of Landshut: Hof- und Herzoggarten](https://landshut.de/kultur-sport/freizeiteinrichtungen/hof-und-herzoggarten-mit-tiergehege)
- [East Bavaria Tourism: Mühleninsel](https://www.ostbayern-tourismus.de/attraktionen/muehleninsel-54eeee7e90)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Altstadt photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Calle_Altstadt,_Landshut,_Alemania,_2012-05-27,_DD_05.JPG)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Trausnitz Castle photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castillo_Trausnitz,_Landshut,_Alemania,_2012-05-27,_DD_03.JPG)
- [Wikimedia Commons: old-town panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Landshut_altstadt.jpg)

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