# Study in Jerichower Land district, Saxony-Anhalt

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,509 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,589.38 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, Friedensau (6 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €253 per month — 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. | [source](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 9.9 °C (summer 18.5 °C, winter 1.7 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 571 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,699 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://touristinfo-burg.de/sehenswertes/region/landkreis-jerichower-land.html), [DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf))

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](https://touristinfo-burg.de/sehenswertes/region/landkreis-jerichower-land.html), [Progroup](https://www.progroup.ag/burg))

- **Burg**: A useful transport base with regional trains and buses towards Friedensau and surrounding towns. ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf), [Burg transport guide](https://touristinfo-burg.de/wegweiser/nahverkehr.html))
- **Genthin**: Home to the district museum, whose exhibitions explore the history of Jerichower Land. ([City of Genthin](https://www.stadt-genthin.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=74928))
- **Möckern–Friedensau**: Friedensau is the university's campus location within Möckern; its official address is Möckern-Friedensau. ([University](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/))
- **Jerichow**: Known for its former Premonstratensian monastery on the Romanesque heritage route. ([City of Jerichow](https://www.stadt-jerichow.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte/41908/kloster-jerichow))

## Universities

Theologische Hochschule Friedensau, also called Friedensau Adventist University, offers an international campus community with an Adventist identity. ([University](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/)) 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/), [University travel advice](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/)) This is a promising choice if you prefer campus community and countryside; test the complete journey before choosing a home for daily commuting.

- **Theologische Hochschule Friedensau** (Friedensau) — 10 courses
- **Friedensau Adventist University** (Möckern) — 3 courses

## 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/), [WOBAU Burg](https://www.wobau-burg.de/))

**How to find a place**

- Contact Friedensau's student residence administration about availability, room types and your intended arrival date. ([University accommodation](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/))
- Ask WOBAU Burg specifically about furnished single apartments or student shared flats. ([WOBAU Burg](https://www.wobau-burg.de/))
- Check the Burger Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft's apartment offers and ask about the full monthly cost and any membership requirements. ([Housing cooperative](https://wohnungen-burg.de/))
- Before renting away from campus, check bus 711 connections and whether your evening or weekend journey requires booking. ([University travel advice](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/))

**Student residences**

- [Friedensau campus student residences](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/) (Theologische Hochschule Friedensau / Friedensau Adventist University): University-run furnished rooms with internet access; the accommodation page describes shared showers and toilets for standard rooms. ([University accommodation](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/))

## 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf)) A separately purchased Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly in 2026, so check your university entitlement before buying another subscription. ([marego tariff](https://marego-verbund.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Anhang_1_D-Ticket__Tarifbestimmungen_ab_01.01.2026.pdf)) 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](https://www.progroup.ag/burg), [Helios careers](https://www.helios-gesundheit.de/standorte-angebote/kliniken/burg/karriere/), [Burger Knäcke careers](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-stellenangebote/))

- Limited university student jobs during teaching periods and holidays. ([Friedensau bulletin](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf))
- Student work at the retirement home on the Friedensau campus, subject to availability. ([Friedensau bulletin](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf))
- Seasonal agricultural work: Hohenseeden's asparagus producer employs harvesting and processing workers; ask about student-compatible contracts and transport. ([Local producer](https://www.aghopa.de/produkte/spargel.html))

- **Progroup** (Paper, packaging and logistics): Operates paper production, corrugated-board manufacturing and logistics facilities in Burg. ([Progroup](https://www.progroup.ag/burg))
- **Helios Klinik Jerichower Land** (Healthcare): Hospital in Burg with internship and training opportunities; an academic teaching hospital of the University of Magdeburg. ([Helios](https://www.helios-gesundheit.de/standorte-angebote/kliniken/burg/karriere/))
- **Burger Knäcke** (Food manufacturing): Crispbread manufacturer based on Niegripper Chaussee in Burg, with a dedicated recruitment page. ([Careers](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-stellenangebote/), [Company address](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-impressum/))

## 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf)) 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/)) The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and second-class regional trains, but generally excludes long-distance trains. ([marego](https://marego-verbund.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Anhang_1_D-Ticket__Tarifbestimmungen_ab_01.01.2026.pdf)) Check your actual outward and return journeys before relying on a rural connection.

- Station: Burg (b Magdeburg): RE1 and RB40. ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf))
- Station: Genthin: RE1 corridor towards Magdeburg and Berlin. ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf))
- 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](https://www.ifat.ovgu.de/Kontakt/Besucherinformation.html))

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.aghopa.de/produkte/spargel.html), [Burg tourism](https://www.touristinfo-burg.de/veranstaltungen/museumsnacht.html)) Plan winter travel around your actual bus connections rather than daylight alone.

## Culture & language

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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/stuz/), [University](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/)) Elsewhere, events such as Burg's Museumsnacht bring churches, towers and cultural venues into the evening programme. ([Burg tourism](https://www.touristinfo-burg.de/veranstaltungen/museumsnacht.html)) 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf)) 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

- **Burger Knäckebrot**: Crispbread is a particularly local food connection: Burger Knäcke is a crispbread manufacturer based in Burg. ([Manufacturer](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-stellenangebote/), [Address](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-impressum/))
- **Hohenseeden asparagus**: White and green asparagus are grown around Hohenseeden and sold through the local Bauernscheune and seasonal stands. ([Agrargenossenschaft Hohenseeden/Parchen](https://www.aghopa.de/produkte/spargel.html))

## Events

- **Burger Museumsnacht** (October): An established evening event opening museums, churches, towers and other cultural venues across Burg; the 2026 edition took place on 16 October. ([Burg tourism](https://www.touristinfo-burg.de/veranstaltungen/museumsnacht.html))
- **Interkulturelle Woche** (Late September to early October): A recurring district programme of cultural activities, workshops and opportunities to meet local residents, with a confirmed 2026 edition. ([Interkulturelle Woche](https://www.interkulturellewoche.de/2026/burg))

## Places to see

- **Jerichow Monastery** (Architecture): Visit the brick monastery church, cloister and museum on the Romanesque heritage route. ([City of Jerichow](https://www.stadt-jerichow.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte/41908/kloster-jerichow))
- **Kreismuseum Jerichower Land, Genthin** (Museum): A useful introduction to the district through regional history exhibitions and changing displays. ([City of Genthin](https://www.stadt-genthin.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=74928))
- **Elbe floodplains around Jerichow** (Nature): Meadows, dykes and riverside landscapes offer a countryside outing, with the Elbe cycle route passing through Jerichow. ([Regional tourism](https://touristinfo-burg.de/sehenswertes/region/landkreis-jerichower-land.html))
- **Wasserburg Gommern** (Castle): Gommern's moated castle is one of the district's notable historic buildings. ([Regional tourism](https://touristinfo-burg.de/sehenswertes/region/landkreis-jerichower-land.html))

## 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/), [StuZ](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/stuz/))

### 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/))

### 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf))

### 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/))

### 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf))

### 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](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf), [Progroup](https://www.progroup.ag/burg), [Helios](https://www.helios-gesundheit.de/standorte-angebote/kliniken/burg/karriere/))

## Sources

- [Burg tourism: Jerichower Land](https://touristinfo-burg.de/sehenswertes/region/landkreis-jerichower-land.html)
- [DB: Burg station departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_973.pdf)
- [Burg tourism: local buses](https://touristinfo-burg.de/wegweiser/nahverkehr.html)
- [Friedensau Adventist University](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/)
- [Friedensau: contact and travel](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/contact-route/)
- [Friedensau: accommodation](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/)
- [Friedensau: Financial Bulletin 2026/27](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/content/uploads/Neu_Finanzbulletin2026-27_EN-1.pdf)
- [Friedensau: student centre](https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/stuz/)
- [WOBAU Burg](https://www.wobau-burg.de/)
- [Burger Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft](https://wohnungen-burg.de/)
- [marego: Deutschlandticket tariff from January 2026](https://marego-verbund.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Anhang_1_D-Ticket__Tarifbestimmungen_ab_01.01.2026.pdf)
- [Progroup: Burg operations](https://www.progroup.ag/burg)
- [Helios Klinik Jerichower Land: careers](https://www.helios-gesundheit.de/standorte-angebote/kliniken/burg/karriere/)
- [Burger Knäcke: careers](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-stellenangebote/)
- [Burger Knäcke: company address](https://www.burger-knaecke.de/burger-impressum/)
- [Hohenseeden/Parchen agricultural cooperative: asparagus](https://www.aghopa.de/produkte/spargel.html)
- [OVGU: regional airport and travel information](https://www.ifat.ovgu.de/Kontakt/Besucherinformation.html)
- [City of Jerichow: monastery](https://www.stadt-jerichow.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte/41908/kloster-jerichow)
- [City of Genthin: district museum](https://www.stadt-genthin.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=74928)
- [Burg tourism: Museumsnacht](https://www.touristinfo-burg.de/veranstaltungen/museumsnacht.html)
- [Interkulturelle Woche: district programme 2026](https://www.interkulturellewoche.de/2026/burg)
- [Commons: Jerichow Monastery aerial photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kloster_Jerichow_Luft.jpg)
- [Commons: Burg town hall photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Burg_Rathaus-02.jpg)
- [Commons: Jerichow floodplain photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Die_Elbauen_vor_Kloster_Jerichow_02.jpg)

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