# Study in Nordwestmecklenburg district, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

> Nordwestmecklenburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 156,692 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design (Wismar). Summers average 17.3 °C and winters 2 °C, with about 664 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Nordwestmecklenburg is a Baltic coastal district combining Wismar’s university life with small towns, countryside and beaches.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,692 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 2,127.1 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design, Wismar (15 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €295–350 per month — Monthly rent including all ancillary costs for one furnished single room in a three-person shared flat at Störtebeker residence, Wismar; the operator’s undated listing, checked November 2026. This is a residence price range, not a district-wide average. | [source](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html) |
| Mean temperature | 9.4 °C (summer 17.3 °C, winter 2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 664 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,728 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Nordwestmecklenburg district

Nordwestmecklenburg lies on the Baltic coast in northwestern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, bordering Lübeck to the west and Schwerin to the south. Wismar and Grevesmühlen are its principal urban centres ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Nordwestmecklenburg)).

Wismar’s historic centre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site shared with Stralsund. Beyond it, the countryside around Grevesmühlen has a strong agricultural character, while coastal tourism provides another important strand of local life ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf), [Grevesmühlen-Land](https://www.grevesmuehlen.de/gemeinden/amt-grevesmuehlen-land.html)).

- **Wismar**: The district’s university city, with Hochschule Wismar’s campus and student facilities ([university campus tour](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/)).
- **Grevesmühlen**: An inland centre with a direct mv65 bus connection to Wismar, including a stop beside the university ([NAHBUS timetable](https://www.nahbus.de/fileadmin/fahrplaene/mv65/Linie_mv65_ab_24.08.2026.pdf)).
- **Klütz**: Home to Schloss Bothmer, its museum and surrounding park ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-bothmer/)).
- **Schönberg**: A town on the Lübeck–Bad Kleinen railway whose station is included in the corridor’s modernisation programme ([Deutsche Bahn](https://bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com/p/luebeck-schwerin/pdf)).

## Universities

Hochschule Wismar gives the district a university base in Wismar, with campus facilities and the student-run Block 17 club ([campus tour](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/)). Living in Wismar is the practical starting point for attending classes there; Grevesmühlen is a commuting option via the mv65 bus ([NAHBUS](https://www.nahbus.de/fileadmin/fahrplaene/mv65/Linie_mv65_ab_24.08.2026.pdf)). Lübeck’s universities are another nearby option, but test the journey from your actual address before choosing accommodation: DB is undertaking extensive work on the Lübeck–Bad Kleinen corridor ([Deutsche Bahn](https://bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com/p/luebeck-schwerin/pdf)). This district is worth considering if you want campus life alongside small-town surroundings and coastal outings.

- **Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design** (Wismar) — 87 courses

## Housing

Published residence rents provide a useful budget starting point, but finding a room is not necessarily quick. The Studierendenwerk advises that offers in Wismar generally take three to six months when applicants consider its full accommodation range; restricting the search to an apartment can mean waiting well over a year ([housing FAQ](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/faq.html)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply early to Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar and consider several room types. Its FAQ permits applications before an enrolment certificate is available, although the certificate is required before the operator signs the tenancy agreement ([housing FAQ](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/faq.html)).
- Search WG-Gesucht for Wismar shared flats; Hochschule Wismar explicitly recommends it to international students ([university housing advice](https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aus-dem-ausland/wohnen-in-wismar/)).
- Contact local providers such as WOBAU Wismar, Wohnungsgenossenschaft Union Wismar and Wismarer Wohnungsgenossenschaft, all listed by the university ([university housing advice](https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aus-dem-ausland/wohnen-in-wismar/)).
- After enrolling, check the Stud.IP noticeboard for rooms and shared flats ([starting your studies](https://www.hs-wismar.de/studium-3/vor-dem-studium/studium-beginnen-1/)).
- For accommodation outside Wismar, check the weekday, weekend and last-bus timetable before signing; NAHBUS publishes individual route schedules and construction changes ([local timetables](https://www.nahbus.de/fahrplan/fahrplansuche-nwm)).

**Student residences**

- [Bürgermeister-Haupt-Straße 29](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-buergermeister-haupt-str-29.html) (Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar): Furnished accommodation close to campus, including shared-flat rooms and an accessible residential unit ([residence details](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-buergermeister-haupt-str-29.html)).
- [Friedrich-Wolf-Straße 25](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-friedrich-wolf-str-25.html) (Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar): Furnished single rooms in Friedenshof, with shared bathrooms and kitchens; internet access is included in the listed rent ([residence details](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-friedrich-wolf-str-25.html)).
- [DreiMaster](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-dreimaster.html) (Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar): Restored old-town residence at Fischerstraße 4/Wasserstraße 3, offering furnished shared-flat rooms and apartments near the railway and bus stations ([residence details](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-dreimaster.html)).
- [Störtebeker](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html) (Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar): Old-town residence at Wasserstraße 16–17 with furnished single rooms in three-person shared flats ([residence details](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html)).

## Cost of living

For an initial budget, Störtebeker lists rooms at €295–350 monthly including ancillary costs ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html)). Hochschule Wismar’s Wismar-campus contribution for winter semester 2026/27 is €123 for re-enrolment or €147.50 for first enrolment; neither includes a Deutschlandticket ([university fee table](https://www.hs-wismar.de/studium/im-studium/studienorganisation/rueckmeldung/)). If needed, the ordinary Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly during 2026, rising to €66.80 in January 2027 ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). Budget separately for food, insurance, communications and your housing deposit; a residence rent alone is not a complete monthly living budget.

## Jobs & employers

Verified local employers illustrate several different employment sectors: wood-product manufacturing at EGGER in Wismar, dairy production at Arla in Upahl and healthcare at Sana HANSE-Klinikum Wismar ([EGGER](https://www.egger.com/de/karriere/ihr-einstieg/standorte?country=DE), [Arla](https://www.arlafoods.de/ueber-uns/ausbildung/standort-upahl/), [Sana](https://www.sana.de/wismar/karriere)). For work alongside classes, coastal hospitality is a concrete search area: CAMP DAVID Adventure Park in Boltenhagen explicitly advertises student-compatible casual and seasonal work ([careers page](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)). Industrial internships require a separate check of subject fit, hours and timing.

- Restaurant service shifts in Boltenhagen; local employers advertise part-time service work ([CAMP DAVID careers](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)).
- Seasonal hospitality assistant work during the summer, explicitly advertised for students ([CAMP DAVID careers](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)).
- Year-round casual hospitality work or a Minijob, also explicitly listed for students ([CAMP DAVID careers](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)).
- Subject-related industrial internships in Wismar; EGGER’s careers portal lists a local Fachpraktikum application route, which should not be assumed to be a part-time job ([EGGER careers](https://careers.egger.com/go/All-Countries/9044055/?q=&sortColumn=sort_location&sortDirection=desc)).

- **EGGER Holzwerkstoffe Wismar** (Wood-based materials): The Wismar plant manufactures laminate flooring and OSB, MDF and HDF boards ([EGGER locations](https://www.egger.com/de/karriere/ihr-einstieg/standorte?country=DE)).
- **Arla Foods, Upahl** (Dairy and food production): Arla identifies Upahl as its competence centre for organic products and quark, also producing fermented products such as skyr ([Arla Upahl](https://www.arlafoods.de/ueber-uns/ausbildung/standort-upahl/)).
- **Sana HANSE-Klinikum Wismar** (Healthcare): Hospital employer with medical, nursing, technical and administrative roles; its careers page also describes internship and training opportunities ([Sana careers](https://www.sana.de/wismar/karriere)).

## Getting around

NAHBUS operates local routes and publishes schedules for Wismar and the surrounding district. On the published mv65 timetable, Grevesmühlen Busbahnhof to the Hochschule stop in Wismar takes roughly 30–35 minutes, with about 40–45 minutes to Wismar ZOB ([mv65 timetable](https://www.nahbus.de/fileadmin/fahrplaene/mv65/Linie_mv65_ab_24.08.2026.pdf)). Wismar has RE8 services towards Bad Kleinen, Schwerin and Berlin ([ODEG timetable](https://www.odeg.de/fileadmin/Fahrplaene_2026/ODEG_26_StrFPl_RE8_RB10_RB18_Web_ab_24-10-26_bf.pdf)). Check journeys towards Lübeck carefully because the Lübeck–Bad Kleinen railway is undergoing extensive modernisation ([DB project information](https://bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com/p/luebeck-schwerin/pdf)). The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional public transport, generally excluding long-distance trains ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). NAHBUS also accepts it on its Rufbus services, which normally require booking at least an hour ahead and have additional advance-booking rules for early journeys ([Rufbus information](https://www.nahbus.de/rufbus)).

- Station: Wismar — RE8 services towards Schwerin and Berlin ([ODEG](https://www.odeg.de/fileadmin/Fahrplaene_2026/ODEG_26_StrFPl_RE8_RB10_RB18_Web_ab_24-10-26_bf.pdf)).
- Station: Bad Kleinen — a regional interchange on the routes serving Wismar, Schwerin, Rostock and Lübeck ([VMV network map](https://www.vmv-mbh.de/wp-content/uploads/MV_Liniennetz_260614_260512.pdf)).
- Station: Grevesmühlen and Schönberg (Meckl) — stations on the Lübeck–Bad Kleinen corridor; check construction-related service arrangements ([Deutsche Bahn](https://bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com/p/luebeck-schwerin/pdf)).
- Nearest airport: Lübeck Airport (LBC) — A nearby passenger airport west of the district, south of Lübeck. Local bus line 6 serves it; check the current flight and onward-travel schedules before booking ([airport background and transport](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flughafen_L%C3%BCbeck)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 2 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 1.7 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.4 °C, 43 mm rain a month, 6.2 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.3 °C, 72 mm rain a month, 7.4 h sun a day
- Autumn: 10 °C, 52 mm rain a month, 3.6 h sun a day

Expect cool winters with limited sunshine, a brighter spring and generally mild summers rather than prolonged heat. Bring layers and waterproof clothing for the journey to campus. Summer lends itself to beach trips on Poel, while winter outings need more attention to opening hours: Schloss Bothmer’s museum switches to a reduced winter schedule ([Poel beaches](https://www.insel-poel.de/strand-straende.php), [Bothmer opening hours](https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-bothmer/)).

## Culture & language

Wismar’s Hanseatic heritage and former Swedish connection remain visible in its cultural calendar, particularly the August Schwedenfest ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)). Grevesmühlen’s events include concerts, neighbourhood celebrations and an annual town festival supported by local associations and volunteers ([city events](https://www.grevesmuehlen.de/leben/kultur/veranstaltungen.html)).

For student evenings, Block 17 is a concrete starting point: the university describes a club run by students, with its own events and space for student celebrations ([campus tour](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/)). Treat the wider district as a place for planned outings and local events rather than assuming a large-city nightlife scene.

Plan to use German for housing enquiries, everyday administration and local job applications, even if your degree is taught in English. As a practical learning target, aim for B1 and work towards B2; this is advice, not a universal admission or employment requirement. Hochschule Wismar’s language centre offers German as a foreign language and a conversation-focused Sprachcafé for international and German students ([language centre](https://www.hs-wismar.de/hochschule/einrichtungen/sprachenzentrum/)).

## Local food

- **Fischbrötchen**: Fish rolls are a well-established coastal snack on Poel, with several harbour and village businesses listed by the tourism office ([Poel food guide](https://www.insel-poel.de/essen-trinken-insel-poel.php)).
- **Räucherfisch**: Smoked fish is another local coastal option; Poel’s official food directory lists island smokehouses and fish counters ([Poel food guide](https://www.insel-poel.de/essen-trinken-insel-poel.php)).
- **Herring dishes**: Wismar’s Heringstage celebrate herring through special dishes at restaurants in the city and surrounding area ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)).

## Events

- **Wismarer Heringstage** (March): A recurring celebration of herring and local food; the published 2026 programme ran from 14 to 29 March ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)).
- **Grevesmühlener Stadtfest** (June): The city confirms an annual June town festival, with activities in the centre from Thursday through Sunday ([Grevesmühlen events](https://www.grevesmuehlen.de/leben/kultur/veranstaltungen.html)).
- **Schwedenfest, Wismar** (August): A city festival remembering Wismar’s Swedish history, held around the market square, old-town streets and harbour ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)).

## Places to see

- **Wismar old town** (UNESCO): Explore the historic centre that shares UNESCO World Heritage status with Stralsund ([Wismar visitor guide](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)).
- **Schloss Bothmer, Klütz** (Palace): A palace museum and park linked to Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer’s career in England ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-bothmer/)).
- **Timmendorf-Strand, Insel Poel** (Coast): A beach beside a harbour and lighthouse on Poel’s west coast, with seasonal watersports ([Poel tourism](https://www.insel-poel.de/strand-straende.php)).
- **Am Schwarzen Busch, Insel Poel** (Beach): A sandy beach with a promenade and food outlets behind the shore ([Poel tourism](https://www.insel-poel.de/strand-straende.php)).

## FAQ

### Is there a university in Nordwestmecklenburg?

Yes. Hochschule Wismar is based in Wismar and has a campus with teaching buildings, student facilities and the Block 17 student club ([university campus tour](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/)).

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

It is worth considering if you want university life in Wismar and coastal outings on Poel ([campus tour](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/), [Poel beaches](https://www.insel-poel.de/strand-straende.php)). For a first semester at Hochschule Wismar, prioritise an address with a straightforward campus journey.

### How do I get from Grevesmühlen to Hochschule Wismar?

NAHBUS route mv65 connects Grevesmühlen Busbahnhof with Philipp-Müller-Straße/Hochschule in Wismar. The published timetable gives roughly 30–35 minutes for that journey; check the service for your particular day ([mv65 timetable](https://www.nahbus.de/fileadmin/fahrplaene/mv65/Linie_mv65_ab_24.08.2026.pdf)).

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

Störtebeker residence lists furnished single rooms in three-person shared flats at €295–350 per month including ancillary costs, checked November 2026 ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html)). This is a residence example, not an average for private rentals.

### Does Hochschule Wismar include a Deutschlandticket in its semester contribution?

For winter semester 2026/27, the Wismar-campus contribution does not include a Deutschlandticket. The university publishes different arrangements for its Warnemünde location, so check the column for your study location ([semester contribution](https://www.hs-wismar.de/studium/im-studium/studienorganisation/rueckmeldung/)).

### What jobs can students find in Nordwestmecklenburg?

Hospitality is a concrete option: a Boltenhagen employer explicitly advertises year-round and seasonal assistant work for students ([CAMP DAVID careers](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)). For subject-related experience, EGGER lists an industrial internship application route in Wismar; check its working hours separately ([EGGER careers](https://careers.egger.com/go/All-Countries/9044055/?q=&sortColumn=sort_location&sortDirection=desc)).

## Sources

- [Nordwestmecklenburg: geography and main centres](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Nordwestmecklenburg)
- [Hansestadt Wismar: official visitor guide 2026](https://www.ostseeferien.de/downloads/Gastgeberverzeichnis-Wismar-2026.pdf)
- [Grevesmühlen-Land: regional character](https://www.grevesmuehlen.de/gemeinden/amt-grevesmuehlen-land.html)
- [Hochschule Wismar: campus and Block 17](https://360.hs-wismar.de/campusrundgang/)
- [Hochschule Wismar: international student housing advice](https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aus-dem-ausland/wohnen-in-wismar/)
- [Hochschule Wismar: starting your studies and housing noticeboard](https://www.hs-wismar.de/studium-3/vor-dem-studium/studium-beginnen-1/)
- [Studierendenwerk: housing applications and waiting times](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/faq.html)
- [Studierendenwerk: Störtebeker residence and rents](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-stoertebeker.html)
- [Studierendenwerk: Bürgermeister-Haupt-Straße 29](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-buergermeister-haupt-str-29.html)
- [Studierendenwerk: Friedrich-Wolf-Straße 25](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-friedrich-wolf-str-25.html)
- [Studierendenwerk: DreiMaster residence](https://www.stw-rw.de/de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnheime/wismar/wismar-dreimaster.html)
- [Hochschule Wismar: winter semester 2026/27 contributions](https://www.hs-wismar.de/studium/im-studium/studienorganisation/rueckmeldung/)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)
- [EGGER: manufacturing locations including Wismar](https://www.egger.com/de/karriere/ihr-einstieg/standorte?country=DE)
- [EGGER: careers and Wismar internship applications](https://careers.egger.com/go/All-Countries/9044055/?q=&sortColumn=sort_location&sortDirection=desc)
- [Arla Foods: Upahl production and training location](https://www.arlafoods.de/ueber-uns/ausbildung/standort-upahl/)
- [Sana HANSE-Klinikum Wismar: careers](https://www.sana.de/wismar/karriere)
- [CAMP DAVID Adventure Park Boltenhagen: student and hospitality work](https://www.campdavid-boltenhagen.de/jobs/)
- [NAHBUS: current local timetables](https://www.nahbus.de/fahrplan/fahrplansuche-nwm)
- [NAHBUS: mv65 Grevesmühlen–Wismar timetable](https://www.nahbus.de/fileadmin/fahrplaene/mv65/Linie_mv65_ab_24.08.2026.pdf)
- [NAHBUS: Rufbus booking and ticket acceptance](https://www.nahbus.de/rufbus)
- [ODEG: RE8 timetable valid from 24 October 2026](https://www.odeg.de/fileadmin/Fahrplaene_2026/ODEG_26_StrFPl_RE8_RB10_RB18_Web_ab_24-10-26_bf.pdf)
- [VMV: regional transport network map](https://www.vmv-mbh.de/wp-content/uploads/MV_Liniennetz_260614_260512.pdf)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Lübeck–Schwerin railway modernisation](https://bauprojekte.deutschebahn.com/p/luebeck-schwerin/pdf)
- [Lübeck Airport: location and local transport](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flughafen_L%C3%BCbeck)
- [Grevesmühlen: annual events](https://www.grevesmuehlen.de/leben/kultur/veranstaltungen.html)
- [State Palaces and Gardens: Schloss Bothmer](https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-bothmer/)
- [Poel tourism: food and drink](https://www.insel-poel.de/essen-trinken-insel-poel.php)
- [Poel tourism: beaches](https://www.insel-poel.de/strand-straende.php)
- [Hochschule Wismar: German courses and language café](https://www.hs-wismar.de/hochschule/einrichtungen/sprachenzentrum/)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Wismar harbour photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hafen_von_Wismar.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Schloss Bothmer photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20210212_Schloss_Bothmer.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Timmendorf photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Timmendorf.jpg)

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