Studying in Halle an der Saale

Halle has a charming town centre, with many narrow streets lined by buildings from different eras and a lot of cultural institutions such as museums or theatres. But nature is not missing either: Halle has many green parks and along the river Saale students can find cosy spots to relax. Low rents, walkable distances and an independent club and bar scene make Halle an attractive place to study.

Halle, often called the cultural capital of Saxony-Anhalt, has a population of around 240,000 and is one of the largest cities in eastern Germany. More than 22,000 students create a dynamic and lively atmosphere in Halle. 

There are three higher education institutions in Halle: the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design and the Protestant University of Church Music. No matter which institution you choose, all three have beautiful facilities and libraries spread throughout the city. Important research institutes and non-university institutions of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft are also located in town.

The most popular districts among students include the charming old town with its winding alleys, the chic city centre with its numerous leisure facilities and the artistic Paulusviertel. Students in Halle particularly appreciate the walkable distances: you can easily reach your lectures and leisure activities on foot, by bike or by public transport. Rents for flats and shared flats in Halle are below the German average. Here you will find beautiful and affordable accommodation, close to the centre or convenient to the higher education institutions. The small size of this student city means that you can settle in quickly and meet many friends from your courses in your free time.