Studying in Zwickau

Zwickau's city architecture offers a charming contrast to the modern industry in town: Zwickau is well-known for its historic old town and the lovingly restored Art Nouveau and Wilhelminian style buildings. Be sure to take a look at the 13th century priests' houses (they look tiny next to the mighty St. Mary's Cathedral) or the brick building of the Johannisbad, a unique architectural gem. Classical music also plays a big role in town, as Zwickau is the birthplace of the Romantic composer Robert Schumann.

A perk of living in Zwickau are the low costs; the city is quite cheap compared to other student cities in Germany. Especially in terms of rent, you can find some really cheap places, which you simply won't get in larger German cities or popular student towns! Depending on which degree programme you choose, you will study directly at one of the two campuses in Zwickau, in Schneeberg, Reichenbach or Markneukirchen. Although you can try to move as close as possible to the campuses, the city is generally so small that everything is easily accessible by bike.

If you want to go out with friends, you can also expect a lower bill – but of course you don't have quite as many places to choose from. However, there are pubs, bars and clubs and three really active student clubs where you can party at very reasonable prices.

You don't have far to go to relax and decompress. Close to Zwickau’s centre is the MuldeParadies, a green oasis built on the tunnel of a major road. Here you will also find the Paradise Bridge, which has become a landmark of the city. Or you can go to the Schwanenteich, where you'll find wide meadows and can relax and gaze out over the expanse of water. If you feel like exercising a little, you can go cycling or jogging here. The Erzgebirge mountain range is only 30 minutes away and offers great natural landscapes, mossy forests and lots of snow in winter. Going to a larger city is also simple, just take the train to Leipzig or Dresden.