# Study in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 252,962 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 192.7 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig (0 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €328.50–499.50/month — 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. | [source](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm) |
| Mean temperature | 10 °C (summer 18.1 °C, winter 2.3 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 613 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,654 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ueber-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/blik/plaetze-rundweg/Burgplatz.php))

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](https://www.ptb.de/cms/karriere-ueber-uns/ueber-uns/ptb-in-braunschweig.html), [Volkswagen](https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-group-components-plant-brunswick-6741)) For a different side of the city, the Magniviertel has half-timbered buildings, small cafés and shops. ([City of Braunschweig](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/magniviertel.php))

- **Rebenring / TU central campus**: A useful search area for TU students: the APM residence stands immediately beside the central campus. ([Studierendenwerk](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm))
- **Östliches Ringgebiet**: A residential district east of the centre, with Stadtpark and Prinzenpark among its green spaces. ([Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96stliches_Ringgebiet))
- **Innenstadt / Magniviertel**: The Magniviertel offers a historic central setting around St. Magni, with cafés and shops in half-timbered buildings. ([City of Braunschweig](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/magniviertel.php))
- **Weststadt**: The Studierendenwerk's Weststadt residence is convenient for HBK students and has a tram stop directly outside. ([Studierendenwerk](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/weststadt))

## Universities

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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/), [HBK Braunschweig](https://www.hbk-bs.de/)) 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/anreise)) It is worth considering if you want university life alongside access to research institutions and an art-school community.

- **Technische Universität Braunschweig** (Braunschweig) — 119 courses
- **Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig** (Braunschweig) — 15 courses

## 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/wohnraumsuche))

**How to find a place**

- Apply through Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen's housing portal and compare the locations of its Braunschweig residences. ([Studierendenwerk](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen))
- Search WG-Gesucht and ImmobilienScout24 alongside the local property portal immo38; all are listed in TU's housing guidance. ([TU housing advice](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/wohnraumsuche))
- Check the Braunschweiger Zeitung's property advertisements and, once you have access, the noticeboard in TU's Stud.IP system. ([TU housing advice](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/wohnraumsuche))
- Compare your campus journey before choosing a residence: APM is beside TU's central campus, while Weststadt is particularly convenient for HBK. ([APM](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm), [Weststadt](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/weststadt))

**Student residences**

- [APM Rebenring](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): Beside TU's central campus; offers furnished apartments and rooms in shared flats. ([Official residence page](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm))
- [Langer Kamp](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/langer-kamp) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): At Hans-Sommer-Straße 25, with shared-flat rooms and apartments, beside university sports facilities and near TU institutes. ([Official residence page](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/langer-kamp))
- [Weststadt](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/weststadt) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): At Emsstraße, with shared-flat rooms and some studio accommodation for artists; a tram stop is directly outside. ([Official residence page](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/weststadt))

## 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/international-students-financing)) Its winter-semester 2026/27 contribution is €472.50, including the Deutschlandsemesterticket. ([TU semester contribution](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/studium-lehre/im-studium/finanzierung)) For someone without an included semester ticket, VRB lists the ordinary Deutschlandticket at €63 per month for 2026. ([VRB](https://www.vrb-online.de/de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/details/deutschlandticket))

## 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](https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-group-components-plant-brunswick-6741), [PTB](https://www.ptb.de/cms/karriere-ueber-uns/ueber-uns/ptb-in-braunschweig.html)) 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/international-students-financing))

- Laboratory assistant work: TU's Institute of Biochemical Engineering says it regularly recruits student assistants for practical laboratory work. ([Institute vacancies](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ibvt/stellenangebote))
- Software and simulation support: a TU Institute of Flight Guidance advertisement covers software maintenance, testing, development and documentation. ([TU student vacancy](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/iff/stellen-detailansicht-1/studentische-hilfskraft-m-w-d-20h-monat-atm-simulation))
- Supermarket work involving tills, shelf stocking and customer assistance: Lidl advertises student employment at its Donauknoten branch. ([Lidl careers](https://jobs.lidl.de/jobs/studentenjob-im-verkauf-teilzeit-m-w-d-braunschweig-742845))

- **Volkswagen Group Components** (Automotive manufacturing and engineering): The Braunschweig operation develops and produces chassis and steering systems and manufactures battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. ([Volkswagen](https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-group-components-plant-brunswick-6741))
- **Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)** (Measurement science and public research): Germany's national metrology institute has its headquarters and a major research campus at Bundesallee in Braunschweig. ([PTB](https://www.ptb.de/cms/karriere-ueber-uns/ueber-uns/ptb-in-braunschweig.html))
- **Technische Universität Braunschweig** (Higher education and research): A local employer offering student assistant positions, including laboratory work at its Institute of Biochemical Engineering. ([TU vacancies](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ibvt/stellenangebote))

## Getting around

BSVG operates the city's buses and trams; use its journey planner for your accommodation-to-campus route. ([BSVG](https://www.bsvg.net/startseite)) 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](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/braunschweig/hannover.shtml), [DB Wolfsburg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/braunschweig/wolfsburg.shtml)) The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses, trams and second-class regional trains; use regional services rather than ICE for a ticket-covered journey. ([VRB](https://www.vrb-online.de/de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/details/deutschlandticket)) Check before travelling: DB announces reduced regional frequencies and some weekend replacement buses during works running until 12 December 2026. ([DB works notice](https://www1.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Baustart-Hannover-Berlin-DB-InfraGO-beginnt-am-2-Oktober-die-umfangreichen-Bauarbeiten-14048292))

- Station: Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof — regional and long-distance rail hub, including ICE services. ([TU travel information](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/anreise))
- 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/tu-braunschweig-summer-school-arrival), [Hannover Airport](https://www.hannover-airport.de/verkehrsanbindung/anreise/))

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/gastronomie/spezialitaeten/spezi_braunkohl.php), [Christmas market](https://www.braunschweig.de/weihnachtsmarkt/index.php), [Riddagshausen](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/umwelt/natur/natur-und-landschaftsschutz/schutzgebiete/nsg/riddagshausen.php))

## Culture & language

The lion is a strong part of local identity: the Burgplatz monument recalls Henry the Lion and remains the city's emblem. ([City history](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ueber-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/blik/plaetze-rundweg/Burgplatz.php)) Carnival also matters here, with the annual Schoduvel procession passing through the centre on the Sunday before Rosenmontag. ([City carnival guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/innenstadt/veranstaltungen/karneval/karneval.php))

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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/exchange-students/stay))

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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ite/stellenangebote)) 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/learning-german/certificate-german-for-work))

## Local food

- **Braunschweiger Mumme**: Historically a beer, today's traditional Mumme is an alcohol-free malt extract used to flavour food and drinks. ([City speciality guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/gastronomie/spezialitaeten/spezi_mumme.php))
- **Braunkohl mit Bregenwurst**: The local winter dish pairs kale, traditionally called Braunkohl here, with potatoes and Bregenwurst, a pork sausage. ([City speciality guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/gastronomie/spezialitaeten/spezi_braunkohl.php))

## Events

- **Schoduvel** (Carnival season, on the Sunday before Rosenmontag): The annual carnival procession crosses the city centre; the 2026 edition took place on 15 February. ([City of Braunschweig](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/innenstadt/veranstaltungen/karneval/karneval.php))
- **Magnifest** (September): A neighbourhood festival with music, cultural activities and family programming in the Magniviertel. The organiser listed 4–6 September for its 2026 edition. ([Magnifest](https://magnifest-bs.de/))
- **Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt** (Late November–December): The Christmas market takes place around St. Blasii Cathedral and nearby squares. The announced 2026 dates are 25 November–29 December, with closure on 24 and 25 December. ([City Christmas market](https://www.braunschweig.de/weihnachtsmarkt/index.php))

## 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](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ueber-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/blik/plaetze-rundweg/Burgplatz.php))
- **Magniviertel** (Old town): Explore the lanes and half-timbered houses around St. Magni, with small cafés and shops along the way. ([City visitor guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/magniviertel.php))
- **Riddagshausen nature reserve** (Nature): A landscape of ponds, reed beds, meadows and woodland in eastern Braunschweig, supporting breeding and migrating birds. ([City nature guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/umwelt/natur/natur-und-landschaftsschutz/schutzgebiete/nsg/riddagshausen.php))
- **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](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/magniviertel.php))

## 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/), [HBK](https://www.hbk-bs.de/)) Housing needs advance planning, especially at the start of winter semester. ([TU housing advice](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/wohnraumsuche))

### Which universities are in Braunschweig?

Technische Universität Braunschweig and Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig are both located in the city. ([TU Braunschweig](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/), [HBK Braunschweig](https://www.hbk-bs.de/))

### 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](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm))

### 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](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/braunschweig/wolfsburg.shtml)) Check the journey date because works affect frequencies and some weekend services until 12 December 2026. ([DB works notice](https://www1.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Baustart-Hannover-Berlin-DB-InfraGO-beginnt-am-2-Oktober-die-umfangreichen-Bauarbeiten-14048292))

### 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](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/studium-lehre/im-studium/finanzierung)) Deutschlandticket coverage includes participating local buses, trams and second-class regional trains. ([VRB](https://www.vrb-online.de/de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/details/deutschlandticket))

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

Verified examples include university laboratory assistant work, software support and supermarket shifts. ([TU laboratory jobs](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ibvt/stellenangebote), [TU software vacancy](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/iff/stellen-detailansicht-1/studentische-hilfskraft-m-w-d-20h-monat-atm-simulation), [Lidl student jobs](https://jobs.lidl.de/jobs/studentenjob-im-verkauf-teilzeit-m-w-d-braunschweig-742845)) Availability and required skills depend on the individual vacancy.

## Sources

- [TU Braunschweig](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/)
- [HBK Braunschweig](https://www.hbk-bs.de/)
- [City: Burgplatz history](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ueber-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/blik/plaetze-rundweg/Burgplatz.php)
- [City: Magniviertel visitor guide](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/magniviertel.php)
- [Wikipedia: Östliches Ringgebiet](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96stliches_Ringgebiet)
- [Studierendenwerk: Braunschweig housing](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen)
- [Studierendenwerk: APM Rebenring](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/apm)
- [Studierendenwerk: Langer Kamp](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/langer-kamp)
- [Studierendenwerk: Weststadt](https://stw-on.de/braunschweig/wohnen/wohnheime/weststadt)
- [TU: housing search advice](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/wohnraumsuche)
- [TU: living costs and student employment](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/international-students-financing)
- [TU: semester contribution](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/studium-lehre/im-studium/finanzierung)
- [Volkswagen: Braunschweig components plant](https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/volkswagen-group-components-plant-brunswick-6741)
- [PTB: Braunschweig headquarters](https://www.ptb.de/cms/karriere-ueber-uns/ueber-uns/ptb-in-braunschweig.html)
- [TU: biochemical engineering student jobs](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ibvt/stellenangebote)
- [TU: flight simulation student vacancy](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/iff/stellen-detailansicht-1/studentische-hilfskraft-m-w-d-20h-monat-atm-simulation)
- [Lidl: Braunschweig student vacancy](https://jobs.lidl.de/jobs/studentenjob-im-verkauf-teilzeit-m-w-d-braunschweig-742845)
- [BSVG: local transport](https://www.bsvg.net/startseite)
- [DB: Braunschweig–Hannover connections](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/braunschweig/hannover.shtml)
- [DB: Braunschweig–Wolfsburg connections](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/braunschweig/wolfsburg.shtml)
- [VRB: Deutschlandticket coverage and price](https://www.vrb-online.de/de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/details/deutschlandticket)
- [DB: autumn 2026 rail works](https://www1.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Baustart-Hannover-Berlin-DB-InfraGO-beginnt-am-2-Oktober-die-umfangreichen-Bauarbeiten-14048292)
- [TU: campuses and travel](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/anreise)
- [TU: international arrival guide](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/tu-braunschweig-summer-school-arrival)
- [Hannover Airport: public transport access](https://www.hannover-airport.de/verkehrsanbindung/anreise/)
- [TU: culture and student life](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/exchange-students/stay)
- [City: Braunschweiger Mumme](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/gastronomie/spezialitaeten/spezi_mumme.php)
- [City: Braunkohl and Bregenwurst](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/gastronomie/spezialitaeten/spezi_braunkohl.php)
- [City: Schoduvel carnival](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/innenstadt/veranstaltungen/karneval/karneval.php)
- [Magnifest organiser](https://magnifest-bs.de/)
- [City: Christmas market 2026](https://www.braunschweig.de/weihnachtsmarkt/index.php)
- [City: Riddagshausen nature reserve](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/umwelt/natur/natur-und-landschaftsschutz/schutzgebiete/nsg/riddagshausen.php)
- [TU: structural design vacancies and language expectations](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/ite/stellenangebote)
- [TU: German for Work certificate](https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/learning-german/certificate-german-for-work)
- [Commons: Burgplatz photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:141018_Burg_Dankwarderode_%26_Dom_Braunschweig.jpg)
- [Commons: Magniviertel photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Braunschweig_-_Magniviertel.jpg)
- [Commons: Riddagshausen aerial photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Braunschweig_Luftaufnahme_Riddagshaeuser_Seen_(2011).JPG)

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