# Study in Kleve district, North Rhine-Westphalia

> Kleve is a rural district (Landkreis) in North Rhine-Westphalia with 322,018 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (Kleve). Summers average 18.1 °C and winters 3.6 °C, with about 716 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Kleve is a Lower Rhine border district with a university town, riverside communities and countryside close to the Netherlands.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 322,018 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,232.99 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Kleve (18 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €321 per month — Published monthly rent for a furnished single apartment at Brienerstraße 45, 45a or 45b in Kleve, on Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf’s undated residence overview, checked November 2026. This is a residence-specific example, not a private-market average. | [source](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/) |
| Mean temperature | 10.7 °C (summer 18.1 °C, winter 3.6 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 716 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,636 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Kleve district

Kleve district lies on the Lower Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, beside the Netherlands. It includes communities on both sides of the Rhine, so choosing a home means considering the particular town and its transport connections, not just the district name. ([District background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreis_Kleve))

Its attractions range from Kleve’s Schwanenburg castle to Emmerich’s river promenade and the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer. The Reichswald offers woodland routes for time away from studying. ([Schwanenburg](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/schwanenburg-9df5db346d), [Emmerich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerich_am_Rhein), [Kevelaer](https://kevelaer-marketing.de/wallfahrt/), [Reichswald route](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/tour/reichswald-route-von-kreuzen-grabsteinen-und-denkmaelern-im-wald-960b3f74e8))

- **Kleve**: University campus town and home to the Schwanenburg landmark. ([Rhine-Waal University](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag), [Schwanenburg](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/schwanenburg-9df5db346d))
- **Emmerich am Rhein**: Rhine-side town with a promenade overlooking the river and suspension bridge. ([Emmerich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerich_am_Rhein))
- **Geldern**: A stop on the RE10 railway and host of an annual street-art festival. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10), [Festival organiser](https://strassenkunst-geldern.de/))
- **Goch**: Located on the RE10 route between Kleve and Weeze, making its station area worth considering for a rail commute. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))
- **Kevelaer**: A Marian pilgrimage destination with a station on the RE10 route. ([Kevelaer Marketing](https://kevelaer-marketing.de/wallfahrt/), [RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))

## Universities

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences has a campus in Kleve; check your programme’s location before renting because the university also has a campus in Kamp-Lintfort. ([University campus information](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag)) For a Kleve-based course, living locally is the simplest starting point. Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer and Geldern lie along the RE10, while studying in Krefeld or Düsseldorf would involve a substantially longer journey. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10)) This is a good option to consider if you want campus life alongside access to smaller towns and outdoor space.

- **Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences** (Kleve) — 34 courses

## Housing

Start early: the university warns that finding accommodation can be difficult around the beginning of studies, and admission does not guarantee housing. ([University housing guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation)) Studierendenwerk’s published table marks several Kleve accommodation types with waits exceeding nine months; treat these as indicative categories, not guaranteed allocation dates. ([Residence overview](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/))

**How to find a place**

- Apply online to Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf well before your intended move; search privately while waiting. ([University housing guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation))
- Use WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen for rooms and flats, both recommended by the university. ([University housing guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation))
- Ask Rhine-Waal’s Welcome Centre for free housing-search advice. ([Welcome Centre guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation))
- For homes outside Kleve, check the first and last connections before accepting a room. Compare warm rent and basic rent carefully. ([University housing guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation))

**Student residences**

- [Briener Straße 45, 45a, 45b](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/briener-strasse-45-45a-45b/) (Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf): Furnished apartments and shared flats within walking distance of the campus and town centre. ([Residence details](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/briener-strasse-45-45a-45b/))
- [Flutstraße 26, 28, 30 and 32](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/flutstrasse-28-32/) (Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf): Furnished accommodation with communal study rooms, within walking distance of the campus. ([Residence details](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/flutstrasse-28-32/))
- [Hafenstraße 2](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/hafenstrasse-2/) (Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf): Furnished apartments and shared flats within walking distance of the campus and town centre. ([Residence details](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/hafenstrasse-2/))

## Cost of living

Useful budget anchors are the €321 monthly single-apartment rent listed for Brienerstraße and Rhine-Waal’s €365.10 semester contribution for winter semester 2026/27. The contribution includes €226.80 for the Deutschlandticket. ([Studierendenwerk rents](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/), [University contribution](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag)) Add food, health insurance, personal expenses and any costs excluded from your tenancy. Compare actual offers before assuming that a smaller town will make your total budget cheaper than a larger city.

## Jobs & employers

Local employment includes packaging machinery in Kleve, food distribution in Weeze and healthcare in Bedburg-Hau. ([KHS](https://www.khs.com/services/campus/trainingszentren), [CHEFS CULINAR](https://www.chefsculinar.de/ansprechpartner-8815.htm), [LVR](https://karriere.lvr.de/lvr-als-arbeitgeber/klinik-bedburg-hau)) The district’s economic-development agency maintains a student-job board with hospitality and subject-related roles; use it to identify employers, then check their current vacancies. ([Student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))

- Restaurant and café service or kitchen support. ([Local student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))
- Working-student roles in engineering and process digitalisation. ([Local student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))
- Logistics and supply-chain working-student roles. ([Local student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))
- HR and quality-management working-student roles. ([Local student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))

- **KHS** (Packaging machinery): Its Kleve factory specialises in end-of-line packaging technology. ([KHS site information](https://www.khs.com/services/campus/trainingszentren))
- **CHEFS CULINAR West** (Food wholesale and distribution): Operates a branch at Holtumsweg in Weeze, with food, beverage and catering-equipment services. ([Official locations](https://www.chefsculinar.de/ansprechpartner-8815.htm))
- **LVR-Klinik Bedburg-Hau** (Healthcare): Offers clinical, therapeutic, administrative and technical careers, alongside placements and vocational training. ([LVR careers](https://karriere.lvr.de/lvr-als-arbeitgeber/klinik-bedburg-hau))
- **PROBAT** (Coffee-processing technology): Runs a technology and training centre in Emmerich for roasting, grinding, testing and product development. ([PROBAT](https://www.probat.com/technology-center-training/technology-center-emmerich/))

## Getting around

The RE10 connects Kleve with Goch, Weeze, Kevelaer, Geldern, Krefeld and Düsseldorf. Its published normal timetable gives roughly one hour from Kleve to Krefeld Hbf and about 90 minutes to Düsseldorf Hbf, before onward campus travel. ([VRR timetable](https://www.vrr.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/fahrplan_und_mobilitaet/RE-Linienplaene_2026/RE10.pdf)) Check live departures: the operator lists cancellations and replacement arrangements affecting the route. ([RheinRuhrBahn service information](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10)) The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses and regional trains in Germany, but generally not IC, EC or ICE services. ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/faq/deutschlandticket-verkehrsmittel-deutschland)) For a village address, check the complete bus-and-train journey rather than judging by distance alone.

- Station: Kleve — RE10 terminus. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))
- Station: Goch — RE10 station. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))
- Station: Kevelaer — RE10 station with airport bus connections. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10), [Airport Weeze](https://airport-weeze.com/fliegen/faq/))
- Station: Geldern — RE10 station. ([RheinRuhrBahn](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))
- Nearest airport: Airport Weeze (NRN) — Located within the district, with bus connections to Weeze, Kevelaer and Goch stations. Check the connection against your flight time. ([Airport transport information](https://airport-weeze.com/fliegen/faq/))

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 3.6 °C, 63 mm rain a month, 1.9 h sun a day
- Spring: 10.3 °C, 48 mm rain a month, 5.6 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.1 °C, 67 mm rain a month, 6.8 h sun a day
- Autumn: 10.9 °C, 61 mm rain a month, 3.5 h sun a day

Expect cool, often damp winters and generally mild summers, with rain possible throughout the year. Waterproof clothing is useful for everyday trips, while spring and summer offer more daylight for exploring. July brings Kleve’s Kirmes, and December brings the crafts Christmas market at Moyland. ([Kleve tourism](https://kleve-erleben.de/klever-kirmes/), [Museum Schloss Moyland](https://moyland.de/veranstaltungen/28-moylaender-kunsthandwerker-weihnachtsmarkt-15015/))

## Culture & language

Local traditions include Kleve’s summer Kirmes and Kevelaer’s continuing pilgrimage culture. Geldern adds an annual street-art festival with pavement painting and live performance. ([Klever Kirmes](https://kleve-erleben.de/klever-kirmes/), [Kevelaer pilgrimage](https://kevelaer-marketing.de/wallfahrt/), [Geldern festival](https://strassenkunst-geldern.de/)) For student evenings, start with campus contacts and the local event calendars, and check your journey home before planning a late night in another town.

English is part of university life: Rhine-Waal’s Faculty of Society and Economics offers English-taught programmes. ([Faculty information](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculty-of-society-and-economics/information-for-students/advice-and-support)) Outside campus, learning German is a practical priority; the local student-job board includes employers asking for German and others accepting English with basic German. Requirements vary by role. ([Student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse)) The traditional local dialect belongs to the Kleverländisch group. ([Dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleverl%C3%A4ndisch))

## Local food

- **Endivienuntereinander**: A Lower Rhine dish of mashed potatoes mixed with endive, often served with Panhas or sausage. ([Genussregion Niederrhein](https://www.genussregion-niederrhein.de/rezepte/))
- **Panhas**: A traditional savoury preparation made with sausage broth and buckwheat flour, sliced and fried; Lower Rhine accompaniments include dark bread and sugar-beet syrup. ([Slow Food regional recipe](https://www.slowfood.de/netzwerk/vor-ort/duesseldorf/regionale_tipps/regionale-rezepte/panhas-rezept-1.pdf))

## Events

- **Klever Kirmes** (July): Annual fair beside the Spoy canal, with rides and food stalls. The official tourism page lists its 2026 edition in July. ([Kleve tourism](https://kleve-erleben.de/klever-kirmes/))
- **Straßenkunst-Festival Geldern** (Last weekend of the NRW summer school holidays; August in 2026): The town centre becomes a setting for pavement art, street music and theatre; the 2026 edition took place on 29–30 August. ([Festival organiser](https://strassenkunst-geldern.de/))
- **Moyländer Kunsthandwerker-Weihnachtsmarkt** (December): A recurring crafts Christmas market in the castle grounds, with handmade goods and a musical programme; a December 2026 edition is confirmed. ([Museum Schloss Moyland](https://moyland.de/veranstaltungen/28-moylaender-kunsthandwerker-weihnachtsmarkt-15015/))

## Places to see

- **Schwanenburg, Kleve** (Castle): Kleve’s landmark castle, whose Swan Tower houses a geological museum. ([Niederrhein Tourismus](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/schwanenburg-9df5db346d))
- **Museum Schloss Moyland, Bedburg-Hau** (Museum): A castle museum with exhibitions, a Joseph Beuys archive and gardens. ([Museum Schloss Moyland](https://moyland.de/))
- **Reichswald** (Nature): Woodland explored by a signposted tourism route that also passes historical memorials and the British war cemetery. ([Reichswald route](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/tour/reichswald-route-von-kreuzen-grabsteinen-und-denkmaelern-im-wald-960b3f74e8))
- **Emmerich Rhine promenade** (Riverside): A place to walk beside the Rhine with views towards the suspension bridge. ([Emmerich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerich_am_Rhein))
- **Kevelaer pilgrimage centre** (Heritage): Visit a town where Marian pilgrimage remains an active part of local life. ([Kevelaer Marketing](https://kevelaer-marketing.de/wallfahrt/))

## FAQ

### Is Kleve district a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want to study at Rhine-Waal’s Kleve campus and enjoy access to woodland and smaller towns. The university campus and nearby Reichswald are useful starting points when comparing locations. ([University](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag), [Reichswald](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/tour/reichswald-route-von-kreuzen-grabsteinen-und-denkmaelern-im-wald-960b3f74e8))

### Is there a university in Kleve?

Yes. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences has a campus in Kleve and another in Kamp-Lintfort, so confirm your programme’s campus before choosing accommodation. ([University campus information](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag))

### How long is the train journey from Kleve to Düsseldorf?

The normal RE10 timetable gives approximately 90 minutes from Kleve station to Düsseldorf Hbf. Allow additional time for onward travel and check current disruption notices. ([VRR timetable](https://www.vrr.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/fahrplan_und_mobilitaet/RE-Linienplaene_2026/RE10.pdf), [Operator updates](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10))

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

Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf lists a furnished single apartment at Brienerstraße for €321 per month, checked November 2026. This is a specific residence price, not the average cost of a private room, and availability is separate. ([Official rent table](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/))

### What student jobs can I look for in Kleve district?

The district’s student-job board includes hospitality work and working-student roles in engineering, logistics, HR and quality management. Check each employer’s current recruitment page and language requirements before applying. ([Local student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse))

### Which airport serves Kleve district?

Airport Weeze is within the district. Its official transport information lists bus connections with Weeze, Kevelaer and Goch railway stations. ([Airport Weeze](https://airport-weeze.com/fliegen/faq/))

## Sources

- [Kleve district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreis_Kleve)
- [Rhine-Waal accommodation guidance](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/study/all-about-university-life/accommodation)
- [Rhine-Waal semester contribution and campus addresses](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/studieren/rund-ums-studium/kosten-und-finanzierung/semesterbeitrag)
- [Rhine-Waal Faculty of Society and Economics](https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/faculty-of-society-and-economics/information-for-students/advice-and-support)
- [Studierendenwerk residence rents and waiting categories](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/)
- [Briener Straße residence](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/briener-strasse-45-45a-45b/)
- [Flutstraße residence](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/flutstrasse-28-32/)
- [Hafenstraße residence](https://www.stw-d.de/studentisches-wohnen/wohnanlagen/hafenstrasse-2/)
- [Kleve district student-job board](https://www.wfg-kreis-kleve.de/de/service/wirtschaft/stellenboerse)
- [KHS factories and training centres](https://www.khs.com/services/campus/trainingszentren)
- [CHEFS CULINAR locations](https://www.chefsculinar.de/ansprechpartner-8815.htm)
- [LVR-Klinik Bedburg-Hau careers](https://karriere.lvr.de/lvr-als-arbeitgeber/klinik-bedburg-hau)
- [PROBAT Technology Center Emmerich](https://www.probat.com/technology-center-training/technology-center-emmerich/)
- [RE10 route and disruption information](https://www.rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/en/unsere-region/strecken/line/re-10)
- [VRR RE10 timetable 2026](https://www.vrr.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/fahrplan_und_mobilitaet/RE-Linienplaene_2026/RE10.pdf)
- [Deutsche Bahn Deutschlandticket validity](https://www.bahn.de/faq/deutschlandticket-verkehrsmittel-deutschland)
- [Airport Weeze transport FAQ](https://airport-weeze.com/fliegen/faq/)
- [Schwanenburg tourism information](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/attraktion/schwanenburg-9df5db346d)
- [Reichswald tourism route](https://www.niederrhein-tourismus.de/tour/reichswald-route-von-kreuzen-grabsteinen-und-denkmaelern-im-wald-960b3f74e8)
- [Emmerich background and promenade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerich_am_Rhein)
- [Kevelaer pilgrimage](https://kevelaer-marketing.de/wallfahrt/)
- [Museum Schloss Moyland](https://moyland.de/)
- [Lower Rhine regional recipes](https://www.genussregion-niederrhein.de/rezepte/)
- [Slow Food Panhas background and recipe](https://www.slowfood.de/netzwerk/vor-ort/duesseldorf/regionale_tipps/regionale-rezepte/panhas-rezept-1.pdf)
- [Klever Kirmes](https://kleve-erleben.de/klever-kirmes/)
- [Geldern street-art festival](https://strassenkunst-geldern.de/)
- [Moyland crafts Christmas market 2026](https://moyland.de/veranstaltungen/28-moylaender-kunsthandwerker-weihnachtsmarkt-15015/)
- [Kleverländisch dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleverl%C3%A4ndisch)
- [Commons: Schloss Moyland panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Moyland_Panorama,_1.jpg)
- [Commons: Schwanenburg Kleve](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schwanenburg_Kleve.jpg)
- [Commons: Emmerich Rhine promenade](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emmerich_Rheinpromenade_von_Rheinbruecke.jpg)

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