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Study in Jerichower Land district

Jerichower Land is a rural district with historic towns, riverside landscapes and student life centred on Friedensau.

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Aerial view of Jerichow Monastery
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In short

Jerichower Land is a rural district (Landkreis) in Saxony-Anhalt with 88,509 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Theologische Hochschule Friedensau (Friedensau), Friedensau Adventist University (Möckern). Summers average 18.5 °C and winters 1.7 °C, with about 571 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Jerichower Land district in numbers

Population

88,509Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

1,589.38 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

56Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

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

Theologische Hochschule Friedensau and Friedensau Adventist University

Typical student rent

€253 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Standard single room in a Friedensau university residence, including ancillary costs; 2026/27 Financial Bulletin dated 10 March 2026. This is a residence tariff, not a district-wide average.

Average temperature

9.9 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

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

Sunshine

1,699 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

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

About Jerichower Land district

Jerichower Land combines Elbe floodplains, woodland and the countryside towards the Fläming. Burg and Genthin provide rail connections towards Magdeburg and Berlin, making location within the district an important housing decision. (Regional tourism (opens in a new tab), DB timetable (opens in a new tab))

The district is known for its Romanesque churches, especially Jerichow Monastery, and for waterways and cycling routes. Its rural setting also contains substantial workplaces: Progroup operates paper, packaging and logistics facilities in Burg. (Regional tourism (opens in a new tab), Progroup (opens in a new tab))

Main towns

Universities here

Universities in Jerichower Land district, biggest first.

Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, also called Friedensau Adventist University, offers an international campus community with an Adventist identity. (University (opens in a new tab)) Magdeburg offers further university options, including Otto von Guericke University and Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. For Friedensau students, campus accommodation is worth considering first: public transport reaches the university through Burg and bus 711, with some journeys requiring advance booking. (Accommodation (opens in a new tab), University travel advice (opens in a new tab)) This is a promising choice if you prefer campus community and countryside; test the complete journey before choosing a home for daily commuting.

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Housing

Start with the university's furnished campus rooms, which are allocated subject to availability. In Burg, WOBAU explicitly offers furnished single apartments and student shared flats. These are concrete search routes, but they do not establish that the district's housing market is generally relaxed. (University accommodation (opens in a new tab), WOBAU Burg (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

Friedensau's 2026/27 bulletin lists a €533 semester registration fee for new on-campus degree students, including the Deutschlandticket; programme tuition is separate where charged. Cafeteria lunches are listed at €2.90–€5.00 before the student discount. (University bulletin (opens in a new tab)) A separately purchased Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly in 2026, so check your university entitlement before buying another subscription. (marego tariff (opens in a new tab)) Compare the complete budget—housing, tuition, insurance and travel—rather than assuming a rural address automatically costs less overall.

Jobs & employers

Burg has paper and packaging production, logistics, food manufacturing and healthcare employers. Progroup and Helios are useful starting points for career research; Helios explicitly offers internships and vocational training. Their presence does not guarantee flexible student vacancies. (Progroup (opens in a new tab), Helios careers (opens in a new tab), Burger Knäcke careers (opens in a new tab))

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Burg–Magdeburg Hbf takes approximately 17–23 minutes on many scheduled regional services; allow additional time to reach your campus. RE1 also serves Genthin and continues towards Brandenburg, Potsdam and Berlin. (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)) Friedensau's last leg is bus 711 from Burg; the university warns that some evening and weekend journeys require booking at least an hour ahead. (University travel advice (opens in a new tab)) The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and second-class regional trains, but generally excludes long-distance trains. (marego (opens in a new tab)) Check your actual outward and return journeys before relying on a rural connection.

Main stations
Nearest airport

Leipzig/Halle Airport — a practical regional option

Plan the onward journey through Magdeburg. OVGU lists Leipzig/Halle and Berlin Brandenburg among arrival airports for the region; compare connections from your exact town before booking. A single nearest airport was not established for the whole district. (OVGU travel information (opens in a new tab))

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Möckern-Räckendorf (6 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

1.7 °C

41 mm rain a month

1.9 h sun a day

Spring

9.5 °C

41 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

18.5 °C

62 mm rain a month

7.3 h sun a day

Autumn

9.8 °C

46 mm rain a month

3.6 h sun a day

Expect cold, dim winters with frosty days, followed by a brighter spring and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot spells. Bring waterproof clothing as well as warm layers. Spring also brings local asparagus season, while autumn offers outings such as Burg's Museumsnacht. (Hohenseeden producer (opens in a new tab), Burg tourism (opens in a new tab)) Plan winter travel around your actual bus connections rather than daylight alone.

Culture, language & food

At Friedensau, student social life has a clear campus focus. The StuZ student centre offers food, board games, billiards and table football, while the university's Adventist identity shapes its community. (StuZ (opens in a new tab), University (opens in a new tab)) Elsewhere, events such as Burg's Museumsnacht bring churches, towers and cultural venues into the evening programme. (Burg tourism (opens in a new tab)) If frequent club nights are central to your plans, compare living in Magdeburg before choosing a rural address.

Friedensau offers counselling and social support in English as well as German, including help with appointments. (University bulletin (opens in a new tab)) Do not assume that every landlord, shop or workplace can handle everything in English. As a practical preparation goal, aim for B1 German for everyday independence and B2 for more demanding customer-facing work; these are recommendations, not university admission requirements.

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Historic town hall in Burg

    Historic town hall in Burg

  • Morning mist over the Elbe floodplain towards Jerichow Monastery

    Morning mist over the Elbe floodplain towards Jerichow Monastery

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Studying in Jerichower Land district: FAQ

Is Jerichower Land a good place to live as a student?

It can suit students who want campus community and countryside. Friedensau has university accommodation and a student centre; check transport carefully before choosing a home away from campus. (Accommodation (opens in a new tab), StuZ (opens in a new tab))

Is there a university in Jerichower Land?

Yes. Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, known in English as Friedensau Adventist University, is in Möckern-Friedensau. (University contact information (opens in a new tab))

How do I travel from Burg to Magdeburg for university?

Regional trains connect Burg with Magdeburg Hbf in approximately 17–23 minutes on many scheduled services. Add the journey from the station to your university campus. (DB timetable (opens in a new tab))

How do I reach Friedensau without a car?

Take a train to Burg and continue on bus 711. Some journeys operate as call buses and must be booked at least an hour ahead, according to the university's travel instructions. (University travel advice (opens in a new tab))

How much does student accommodation in Friedensau cost?

The university's 2026/27 tariff lists a standard single residence room at €253 monthly including ancillary costs. Availability and room category must be confirmed with the university. (Financial bulletin (opens in a new tab))

What jobs can students look for in Jerichower Land?

Friedensau reports limited student work at the university and its campus retirement home. For wider career research, Burg has employers such as Progroup and Helios, but student-compatible vacancies need individual checking. (University bulletin (opens in a new tab), Progroup (opens in a new tab), Helios (opens in a new tab))

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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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