Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
| Is there a pick-up service from the airport? |
| Unfortunately, the University of Stuttgart has no cars available, so you need to take public transportation. According to the fact that there are really good public transportation lines in Stuttgart, it's really easy to get to Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Further information on that in the part "Arrival"
Two important links:
Deutsche Bahn AG: www.bahn.de
Public Transportation in Stuttgart: www.vvs.de
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| When do I have to arrive? |
Your room is available for you only during the time of the Summer Language Course, from 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012. If you are planning an earlier arrival or a later departure, you have to get a sleeping possibility on your own. You can not live in your room before 08/01/2012 and after 08/31/2012
Two links to cheap sleeping possibilities:
http://www.sws-internet.de/wohnen
http://stuttgart.jugendherberge-bw.de/
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| Can I live with my Girlfriend/Boyfriend in a Room? |
| Rooms on Campus Vaihingen are single rooms, so you can not live with a partner. |
| Is there a possibility to cook in the Dormitory? |
| Every room has access to a story kitchen, which is regularly used by 8-12 rooms. You have to clean your own mess after you have used the kitchen. |
| Can I bring my own bedsheets and blankets? |
| Of course you can, when you have the possibility. You will save 35 Euros. |
| How do I get in my Room? |
| On the day of arrival, you will receive the keys for your room after paying a bail of 100 Euros. After completing your formality, a student will take you to your room. |
| How long does it take from the Campus to the University |
| Lessons do not take place on Campus Vaihingen. To get to Böblinger Straße 78E, you need to take a ride with public transportation. On friday, 08/03/2012 you will take an example ride after the campus tour with our helping students. |
| Is there a possibility to use Internet and e-mail? |
| Yes. You can use our computer rooms at Böblinger Straße, in the IZ or on Campus Vaihingen. Therefore, you will receive an account on the day of your arrival. The use is included in the course fees. To use Internet in your dorm room, you have to pay additionally about 7 Euros (Information in the part "Living in the Dormitory" |
| How expensive is living in Stuttgart? |
| For supplies in Stuttgart, you should have about 300 - 350 Euros. A cheap eating possibility is the Mensa. |
| Scholarships |
| The University of Stuttgart does not provide any scholarships |
