# Study in Memmingen, Bavaria

> Memmingen is a district-free city in Bavaria with 44,192 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Memmingen itself; the nearest is Biberach University of Applied Sciences in Biberach an der Riß, about 31 km away. Summers average 16.9 °C and winters 0.1 °C, with about 962 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Memmingen is an independent city in Bavaria: explore housing, university commuting, local jobs and everyday life as an international student.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,192 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 70.11 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Biberach University of Applied Sciences, Biberach an der Riß (31 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | ≈ €11.96/m² per month, excluding utilities — Immoportal’s 2026 advertised net cold rent figure for medium residential locations in Memmingen, on the page opened in November 2026. This is a commercial market indicator, not an official municipal Mietspiegel or a student-room average. | [source](https://www.immoportal.com/mietspiegel/memmingen) |
| Mean temperature | 8.4 °C (summer 16.9 °C, winter 0.1 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 962 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,757 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Memmingen

Memmingen is a small city in Bavarian Swabia, associated with both Upper Swabia and the Allgäu. Its historic centre has merchants’ houses, surviving fortifications and a stream running through the old town ([Memmingen background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memmingen), [Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).

The city combines a historic centre with industrial employment: Rohde & Schwarz manufactures electronics here, while Goldhofer develops heavy transport and airport vehicles. Memmingen also has an important place in the history of rights and freedoms: the rebellious peasants’ Twelve Articles were formulated at the Kramerzunft in 1525 ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html), [Goldhofer](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote), [Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).

- **Altstadt**: The historic centre contains the Stadtbach, cafés, restaurants and surviving city walls ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).
- **Amendingen**: A city neighbourhood served by buses connecting it with the central bus station, ZOB ([VVM city transport](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)).
- **Steinheim**: A northern neighbourhood beyond Amendingen, with a bus connection through the northern industrial area to ZOB ([Steinheim](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinheim_%28Memmingen%29), [VVM](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)).

## Nearest universities

Memmingen has no university. Nearby options include Kempten University of Applied Sciences, Biberach University of Applied Sciences, the two universities in Weingarten and Hochschule Neu-Ulm. Kempten is worth considering for a rail commute: direct regional trains take roughly 25–30 minutes to its main station in the published timetable, before your onward journey to campus ([DB timetable via DING](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/KBS975_RE75_RS7_Ulm-Illertissen-Memmingen_2026.pdf)). Check the complete journey against your classes before choosing accommodation, particularly for Biberach or Weingarten. Memmingen may suit someone with a local work placement or an employer-linked degree: Rohde & Schwarz explicitly offers dual study in computer science and electrical engineering, alongside apprenticeships ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/karriere/schueler-innen/standorte/memmingen_252934.html)).

- **Biberach University of Applied Sciences** (Biberach an der Riß) — 31 km away, 24 courses
- **Kempten University of Applied Sciences** (Kempten (Allgäu)) — 31 km away, 42 courses
- **University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten** (Weingarten) — 42 km away, 37 courses
- **Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten** (Weingarten) — 44 km away, 89 courses
- **Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm** (Neu-Ulm) — 46 km away, 39 courses

## Housing

Plan your search around private flats, shared accommodation and housing cooperatives. The city’s own housing guide points applicants to WG-Gesucht, ordinary property portals, Memminger Wohnungsbau and Siebendächer ([city housing guide](https://www.memmingen.de/welcomehub/app/willkommen-in-memmingen/erste-schritte-in-memmingen/wohnung-suchen/wohnung-suchen.html)). A commercial rent index provides a budgeting reference, but does not establish that rooms are easy to find or that student housing is inexpensive ([Immoportal](https://www.immoportal.com/mietspiegel/memmingen)).

**How to find a place**

- Search WG-Gesucht for rooms in Memmingen; the city specifically recommends it for shared accommodation ([city housing guide](https://www.memmingen.de/welcomehub/app/willkommen-in-memmingen/erste-schritte-in-memmingen/wohnung-suchen/wohnung-suchen.html)).
- Contact Memminger Wohnungsbau eG as well as private landlords; it is one of the housing providers listed by the city ([city housing guide](https://www.memmingen.de/welcomehub/app/willkommen-in-memmingen/erste-schritte-in-memmingen/wohnung-suchen/wohnung-suchen.html)).
- Submit a Mieterselbstauskunft to Siebendächer Baugenossenschaft to register your interest. Membership is normally required, so ask about cooperative shares and availability ([Siebendächer](https://www.siebendaecher.de/mieten)).
- Compare listings on ImmobilienScout24, meinestadt.de and Kleinanzeigen, all named in the city’s housing guidance. Ask for the total monthly cost, including heating and other charges, before comparing offers ([city housing guide](https://www.memmingen.de/welcomehub/app/willkommen-in-memmingen/erste-schritte-in-memmingen/wohnung-suchen/wohnung-suchen.html)).
- For a university commute, check each address against the bus network and your return train. VVM publishes separate routes for Amendingen, Steinheim and the other outer neighbourhoods ([VVM](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)).

## Cost of living

Budget for the full rent including utilities and your university commute. In 2026, the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month and covers participating local and regional transport; long-distance trains are excluded ([city transport information](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet/nahverkehr-oepnv.html)). For occasional local journeys, VVM lists a one-zone adult single ticket at €2.20 and a one-zone day ticket, valid from 08:00, at €4.20 from January 2026 ([VVM fares](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)). Compare actual accommodation offers with those in your university town: any rental saving needs to justify the extra travel time and costs.

## Jobs & employers

Electronics and engineering provide concrete routes into student employment. Rohde & Schwarz’s Memmingen plant advertises internships, working-student positions and thesis projects; Goldhofer also recruits students locally. These are useful starting points for relevant degree subjects, rather than evidence that an English-only job will be available ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html), [Goldhofer](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote)).

- Working-student roles in IT and data analytics at Rohde & Schwarz ([student careers](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html)).
- Purchasing and business-support student roles at Rohde & Schwarz ([student careers](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html)).
- Technical training and e-learning working-student roles at Goldhofer; check its continuing careers page for availability ([Goldhofer](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote)).

- **Rohde & Schwarz Meßgerätebau GmbH** (Electronics and communications technology): The Memmingen plant handles electronic assemblies, microelectronics, final production and test-equipment manufacturing, with a dedicated student recruitment programme ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html)).
- **Goldhofer AG** (Heavy transport and airport vehicles): Headquartered in Memmingen, the manufacturer lists local engineering internships, working-student opportunities and apprenticeships ([Goldhofer careers](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote)).
- **PFEIFER Seil- und Hebetechnik GmbH** (Rope, lifting and construction technology): Based on Dr.-Karl-Lenz-Straße in Memmingen; its careers programme welcomes internships and thesis applications in subjects including mechanical engineering, civil engineering and business ([PFEIFER](https://www.pfeifer.info/de/firmengruppe/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/)).

## Getting around

Memmingen station connects the Ulm–Kempten and Munich–Lindau rail corridors ([city mobility guide](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet.html)). The published 2026 timetable has direct regional journeys of roughly 25–30 minutes to Kempten Hbf and around 35 minutes on faster services to Ulm; stopping services take longer ([DB timetable via DING](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/KBS975_RE75_RS7_Ulm-Illertissen-Memmingen_2026.pdf)). VVM buses connect the neighbourhoods with ZOB, and some services operate as call-ahead shared taxis, marked AST ([VVM](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional services, but not long-distance trains. Check date-specific schedules and construction changes before travelling ([city transport information](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet/nahverkehr-oepnv.html)).

- Station: Memmingen Bahnhof — the city’s principal rail interchange ([city mobility guide](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet.html)).
- Nearest airport: Memmingen Airport (FMM) — Located in neighbouring Memmingerberg, approximately 4 km from the city centre. The airport lists a City Shuttle between the terminal and Memmingen station approximately every 30 minutes ([city mobility guide](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet.html), [airport transport](https://www.memmingen-airport.com/arrival-departure/bus-train/)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.1 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 2.4 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.2 °C, 77 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 16.9 °C, 121 mm rain a month, 7.3 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.3 °C, 69 mm rain a month, 3.8 h sun a day

Expect cold, frequently frosty winters and mild summers with plenty of rain: waterproof shoes and layers are useful throughout the academic year. Summer offers longer evenings for walking, although it is not reliably dry. The local calendar includes Fischertag in late July and the Christmas market during Advent ([Bavarian heritage register](https://www.ike.bayern.de/meta/termine/000906/index.html), [Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/detail/mmaddresstourismus/memminger-christkindlesmarkt.html)).

## Culture & language

Local traditions remain visible in the Fischertag, the annual celebration centred on fishing and cleaning the Stadtbach. It is recognised in Bavaria’s intangible cultural heritage programme ([Bavarian heritage register](https://www.ike.bayern.de/meta/termine/000906/index.html)). For year-round culture, Landestheater Schwaben’s main venue is the historic Memmingen theatre, with contemporary drama, classics and musical productions ([Bezirk Schwaben](https://www.bezirk-schwaben.de/kultur/themen-und-angebote/theater/landestheater-schwaben/)).

For evenings out, start with the old-town bars and the theatre programme; the tourism office also identifies a rooftop cocktail bar and the MEWO Kunsthalle among local outings ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/informieren/faq-haeufige-fragen.html)). With no university in the city, plan deliberately how you will join classmates’ activities in your campus town.

Do not assume that English will cover every housing enquiry, workplace conversation or administrative appointment. As a practical learning target, aim for B1 German for everyday independence and B2 for more demanding work conversations; these are suggestions, not universal admission or employment requirements. You may hear a local Swabian dialect related to the speech of the Iller valley, with differences from neighbouring Allgäu dialects ([Memmingen language background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memmingen)).

## Local food

- **Kässpätzle**: The regional cheese-and-Spätzle dish appears in Memmingen’s local food listings and restaurant menus ([regional tourism listing](https://www.schlosspark.de/fileadmin/Mediendatenbank/PDF_Dokumente/Genusstage/LOAL_Flyer_Genusstage_2024_Final.pdf), [Gasthaus Rössle](https://schlossberg-roessle.de/restaurant)).
- **Allgäuer Zwiebelrostbraten**: Beef with onions; the local Rössle serves its version with red-wine sauce, Kässpätzle and fried onions ([Gasthaus Rössle](https://schlossberg-roessle.de/restaurant)).

## Events

- **Memminger Fischertag** (Late July): The annual city celebration centres on catching fish from the Stadtbach, with the largest catch determining the fishing king or queen ([Bavarian heritage register](https://www.ike.bayern.de/meta/termine/000906/index.html)).
- **Memminger Jahrmarkt** (October): The traditional autumn fair brings rides and market stalls to the centre. The city’s 2026 programme scheduled it for 10–18 October, with the Krämermarkt on 13–15 October ([city programme](https://www.memmingen.de/blaetterkataloge/catalogs/2025_Stadt-im-Dialog/pdf/complete.pdf), [annual tradition](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memmingen)).
- **Memminger Christkindlesmarkt** (Late November–December): Christmas stalls and musical performances fill the Marktplatz. The published 2026 dates are 27 November–20 December ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/detail/mmaddresstourismus/memminger-christkindlesmarkt.html)).

## Places to see

- **Marktplatz** (Old town): The central square is framed by the Rathaus, Großzunft and Steuerhaus, and hosts the Christmas market ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/detail/mmaddresstourismus/memminger-christkindlesmarkt.html)).
- **Stadtbach** (Walk): Follow the stream through the old town past cafés and restaurants; it is also the setting for Fischertag ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).
- **Kramerzunft** (History): The guild house where the peasants’ Twelve Articles demanded freedom and the abolition of serfdom in 1525 ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).
- **St. Martin** (Church): The church tower offers views over the rooftops; the tourism office lists seasonal guided ascents ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)).
- **Stadtpark Neue Welt** (Nature): A park at the edge of the old town with gardens and watercourses, suitable for a break from studying ([Tourist Information](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/informieren/faq-haeufige-fragen.html)).

## FAQ

### Is there a university in Memmingen?

Memmingen has no university. Nearby university towns include Kempten, Biberach an der Riß, Weingarten and Neu-Ulm.

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

It is worth considering if you have a local placement or are comfortable commuting. Direct regional trains make Kempten a practical option to investigate, but the roughly 25–30-minute station-to-station journey does not include reaching campus ([DB timetable via DING](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/KBS975_RE75_RS7_Ulm-Illertissen-Memmingen_2026.pdf)).

### How do I get from Memmingen to Kempten for university?

Take a direct RE75 regional train to Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf; many published journeys take roughly 25–30 minutes. Allow additional time for the journey to campus and check your travel date for timetable changes ([DB timetable via DING](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/KBS975_RE75_RS7_Ulm-Illertissen-Memmingen_2026.pdf)).

### Is Memmingen expensive for students?

Immoportal’s 2026 figure for medium residential locations is approximately €11.96 per square metre per month excluding utilities. It is a commercial advertised-rent indicator, not a student-room average; compare actual total rents and commuting costs before choosing Memmingen ([Immoportal](https://www.immoportal.com/mietspiegel/memmingen)).

### What student jobs are available in Memmingen?

Rohde & Schwarz offers working-student opportunities in areas such as IT, data analytics and purchasing. Goldhofer also lists local working-student and internship opportunities; availability and language requirements depend on the role ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html), [Goldhofer](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote)).

### Can I do a dual degree with an employer in Memmingen?

Yes. Rohde & Schwarz advertises employer-linked study in computer science and electrical engineering at its Memmingen site, while PFEIFER describes study with extended practical experience in several engineering subjects. Check the partner university, teaching language and employer’s entry requirements before applying ([Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/karriere/schueler-innen/standorte/memmingen_252934.html), [PFEIFER](https://www.pfeifer.info/de/firmengruppe/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/)).

## Sources

- [Memmingen: geography, history, dialect and traditions](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memmingen)
- [Memmingen Tourist Information: sights](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html)
- [Steinheim neighbourhood](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinheim_(Memmingen))
- [City of Memmingen: housing search](https://www.memmingen.de/welcomehub/app/willkommen-in-memmingen/erste-schritte-in-memmingen/wohnung-suchen/wohnung-suchen.html)
- [Siebendächer Baugenossenschaft: rental applications](https://www.siebendaecher.de/mieten)
- [Immoportal: commercial rental indicator for Memmingen](https://www.immoportal.com/mietspiegel/memmingen)
- [Studierendenwerk Augsburg: residence locations](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/)
- [Rohde & Schwarz Memmingen: student opportunities and plant activities](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/about-germany/werke/memmingen/karriere/studierende/studierende_258268.html)
- [Rohde & Schwarz Memmingen: apprenticeships and dual study](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/karriere/schueler-innen/standorte/memmingen_252934.html)
- [Goldhofer: continuing careers portal](https://www.goldhofer.com/karriere/stellenangebote)
- [PFEIFER: student careers and dual study](https://www.pfeifer.info/de/firmengruppe/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/)
- [City of Memmingen: mobility and airport location](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet.html)
- [City of Memmingen: public transport and Deutschlandticket](https://www.memmingen.de/hier-leben/mobilitaet/nahverkehr-oepnv.html)
- [VVM: Memmingen bus routes and 2026 fares](https://www.vvm-online.de/unser-angebot/stadtverkehr/memmingen)
- [DING: DB 2026 timetable for Ulm–Memmingen–Kempten](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/KBS975_RE75_RS7_Ulm-Illertissen-Memmingen_2026.pdf)
- [Memmingen Airport: public transport](https://www.memmingen-airport.com/arrival-departure/bus-train/)
- [Bavarian intangible heritage register: Fischertag](https://www.ike.bayern.de/meta/termine/000906/index.html)
- [City of Memmingen: 2026 events programme](https://www.memmingen.de/blaetterkataloge/catalogs/2025_Stadt-im-Dialog/pdf/complete.pdf)
- [Memmingen Tourist Information: Christmas market](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/detail/mmaddresstourismus/memminger-christkindlesmarkt.html)
- [Bezirk Schwaben: Landestheater Schwaben](https://www.bezirk-schwaben.de/kultur/themen-und-angebote/theater/landestheater-schwaben/)
- [Memmingen Tourist Information: local outings](https://www.tourismus-memmingen.de/informieren/faq-haeufige-fragen.html)
- [Allgäuer Genusstage 2024: regional food listings](https://www.schlosspark.de/fileadmin/Mediendatenbank/PDF_Dokumente/Genusstage/LOAL_Flyer_Genusstage_2024_Final.pdf)
- [Gasthaus Rössle: regional dishes](https://schlossberg-roessle.de/restaurant)
- [Wikimedia Commons: market square photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Memmingen_Marktplatz_332.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: eastern Memmingen panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_%C3%BCber_Osten_Memmingens_1.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: town hall photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marktplatz_1_Rathaus_Memmingen-7.jpg)

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