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Braunschweig is a university city in Lower Saxony with technical and art education, historic quarters and research employers.

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Burgplatz with Dankwarderode Castle and Braunschweig Cathedral
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In short

Braunschweig is a district-free city in Lower Saxony with 252,962 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Technische Universität Braunschweig (Braunschweig), Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (Braunschweig). Summers average 18.1 °C and winters 2.3 °C, with about 613 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Braunschweig in numbers

Population

252,962Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

192.7 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

1,313Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

2Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Technische Universität Braunschweig and Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig

Typical student rent

€328.50–499.50/monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Listed rent including operating costs for a furnished room of approximately 10–20 m² in a shared flat at APM Rebenring. This is a residence-specific range, not a citywide average; the operator's undated page was checked in November 2026.

Average temperature

10 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

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

Sunshine

1,654 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

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

About Braunschweig

Braunschweig is an independent city in Lower Saxony, so choosing where to live means comparing neighbourhoods within one city. Its historic centre includes Burgplatz, with the cathedral, Dankwarderode Castle and the lion monument associated with Henry the Lion. (City of Braunschweig (opens in a new tab))

Research and manufacturing are important parts of the city's character: Germany's national metrology institute, PTB, has its headquarters here, while Volkswagen develops and produces vehicle components locally. (PTB (opens in a new tab), Volkswagen (opens in a new tab)) For a different side of the city, the Magniviertel has half-timbered buildings, small cafés and shops. (City of Braunschweig (opens in a new tab))

Neighbourhoods

Universities here

Universities in Braunschweig, biggest first.

Braunschweig has both Technische Universität Braunschweig and Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig, making it a local study base for technical, scientific and artistic interests. (TU Braunschweig (opens in a new tab), HBK Braunschweig (opens in a new tab)) Choose housing against your actual teaching location: TU has central, eastern, northern and research-airport campuses. The university gives an approximate bus or tram journey of 15 minutes from the main railway station to its central campus. (TU travel information (opens in a new tab)) It is worth considering if you want university life alongside access to research institutions and an art-school community.

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Housing

Expect the greatest pressure around the start of winter semester. TU Braunschweig reports recurring shortages then, while saying that the housing situation generally eases during the semester. Apply for a residence and search for private rooms in parallel. (TU housing advice (opens in a new tab))

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

Student residences

Cost of living

TU Braunschweig publishes an illustrative monthly budget of €1,135, including €500 for accommodation and €250 for food, and describes the city as comparatively inexpensive among German study destinations. These are planning estimates, not measured spending for every student. (TU living costs (opens in a new tab)) Its winter-semester 2026/27 contribution is €472.50, including the Deutschlandsemesterticket. (TU semester contribution (opens in a new tab)) For someone without an included semester ticket, VRB lists the ordinary Deutschlandticket at €63 per month for 2026. (VRB (opens in a new tab))

Jobs & employers

Automotive engineering and scientific research provide useful directions for internship and student-job searches: Volkswagen's local plant develops and manufactures components, while PTB is headquartered in the city. (Volkswagen (opens in a new tab), PTB (opens in a new tab)) TU's International Career Service helps international students with part-time-job searches and applications. Treat employment as a supplement to a secure study budget rather than guaranteed income. (TU financing and careers advice (opens in a new tab))

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

BSVG operates the city's buses and trams; use its journey planner for your accommodation-to-campus route. (BSVG (opens in a new tab)) DB's November 2026 examples show direct journeys from Braunschweig Hbf to Hannover Hbf taking about 43 minutes by regional train or 31 minutes by ICE, and regional journeys to Wolfsburg Hbf taking about 18–20 minutes. These are station-to-station examples, so add the campus connection. (DB Hannover (opens in a new tab), DB Wolfsburg (opens in a new tab)) The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses, trams and second-class regional trains; use regional services rather than ICE for a ticket-covered journey. (VRB (opens in a new tab)) Check before travelling: DB announces reduced regional frequencies and some weekend replacement buses during works running until 12 December 2026. (DB works notice (opens in a new tab))

Main stations
Nearest airport

Hannover Airport (HAJ) — nearest major international passenger airport

TU identifies Hannover as the nearest international airport. Travel by train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, then take the S5 to the airport; the airport gives approximately 18 minutes for that final leg. Allow additional time for the interchange. (TU arrival guide (opens in a new tab), Hannover Airport (opens in a new tab))

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Braunschweig (T.H.) (1 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

2.3 °C

46 mm rain a month

1.8 h sun a day

Spring

9.6 °C

46 mm rain a month

5.7 h sun a day

Summer

18.1 °C

64 mm rain a month

7.1 h sun a day

Autumn

10.1 °C

50 mm rain a month

3.5 h sun a day

Expect cool winters with short daylight hours, a gradually warming spring and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot spells. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers are useful for daily journeys. Winter brings the local Braunkohl season and the Christmas market; the Riddagshausen ponds offer a setting for outdoor breaks when the weather suits. (Local food traditions (opens in a new tab), Christmas market (opens in a new tab), Riddagshausen (opens in a new tab))

Culture, language & food

The lion is a strong part of local identity: the Burgplatz monument recalls Henry the Lion and remains the city's emblem. (City history (opens in a new tab)) Carnival also matters here, with the annual Schoduvel procession passing through the centre on the Sunday before Rosenmontag. (City carnival guide (opens in a new tab))

There are pubs, jazz venues and mainstream, alternative and electronic-music clubs, alongside theatre, opera and cinema. TU recommends the local Erasmus Student Network as a starting point for going-out suggestions, which is useful when you are new to the city. (TU student-life guide (opens in a new tab))

English can be sufficient in some university research settings: TU's Institute of Structural Design advertises work requiring good English, with German described as an additional asset. This should not be read as a citywide promise of English-only employment. (Institute vacancies (opens in a new tab)) For everyday independence and a wider job search, aim towards B1–B2 German as practical preparation. TU's German for Work certificate starts from completed B1.2 and includes technical German and application training. (German for Work (opens in a new tab))

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

  • Burgplatz

    Historic square

    See the lion monument, St. Blasii Cathedral and Dankwarderode Castle together. The city explains that much of the square's apparently medieval appearance reflects reconstruction and conservation around 1900. (City history (opens in a new tab))

  • Magniviertel

    Old town

    Explore the lanes and half-timbered houses around St. Magni, with small cafés and shops along the way. (City visitor guide (opens in a new tab))

  • Riddagshausen nature reserve

    Nature

    A landscape of ponds, reed beds, meadows and woodland in eastern Braunschweig, supporting breeding and migrating birds. (City nature guide (opens in a new tab))

  • Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

    Museum

    An established art museum named after Duke Anton Ulrich, included in the city's visitor route around the Magniviertel. (City visitor guide (opens in a new tab))

Events

  • Buildings and outdoor café seating in Braunschweig's Magniviertel

    Buildings and outdoor café seating in Braunschweig's Magniviertel

  • Aerial view of the Riddagshausen ponds and surrounding landscape

    Aerial view of the Riddagshausen ponds and surrounding landscape

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Studying in Braunschweig: FAQ

Is Braunschweig a good place to live as a student?

Braunschweig is worth considering if you want local university life with both technical and artistic communities: it is home to TU Braunschweig and HBK Braunschweig. (TU (opens in a new tab), HBK (opens in a new tab)) Housing needs advance planning, especially at the start of winter semester. (TU housing advice (opens in a new tab))

Which universities are in Braunschweig?

Technische Universität Braunschweig and Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig are both located in the city. (TU Braunschweig (opens in a new tab), HBK Braunschweig (opens in a new tab))

How much does student accommodation in Braunschweig cost?

Studierendenwerk lists furnished shared-flat rooms at APM Rebenring for €328.50–499.50 per month including operating costs, checked in November 2026. This is one residence's range, not the average for private rooms across the city. (APM prices (opens in a new tab))

Can I commute from Braunschweig to Wolfsburg?

Direct regional trains connect Braunschweig Hbf and Wolfsburg Hbf; DB's November 2026 examples take about 18–20 minutes, before onward travel to campus. (DB connections (opens in a new tab)) Check the journey date because works affect frequencies and some weekend services until 12 December 2026. (DB works notice (opens in a new tab))

Do TU Braunschweig students get a public transport ticket?

TU Braunschweig's €472.50 contribution for winter semester 2026/27 includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket. (TU contribution (opens in a new tab)) Deutschlandticket coverage includes participating local buses, trams and second-class regional trains. (VRB (opens in a new tab))

What part-time jobs can students find in Braunschweig?

Verified examples include university laboratory assistant work, software support and supermarket shifts. (TU laboratory jobs (opens in a new tab), TU software vacancy (opens in a new tab), Lidl student jobs (opens in a new tab)) Availability and required skills depend on the individual vacancy.

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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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