Student Housing Types

1. Kot / Student Room

A kot is a classic student room comprising a bed, a few pieces of furniture and a desk. You might get a small private kitchen or a bigger shared one, and the same goes for the bathroom.

Pros

Price : The price for a kot can go as low as 250 € and as high as 500€. Overall, it's one of the most reasonnably priced types of housing.
Student Life : Kots are usually located in student areas, close to the pizza joints and your other friends staying nearby. They are grouped in student buildings, typically hosting 8 to 20 kots, forming a small student community. Sharing the kitchen with your hallway neighbours, which will range from the friendliest to the weirdest, will bring you tons of crusty stories to share in parties.
Privacy and Community - the best of both worlds : In a kot, you get a room for yourself with enough space to stay in, chill or study. For example, you might be able to study more conveniently than in a shared appartment or a shared residence room. And, at the same time, if you want to order a pizza, your hallway neighbours will not be very far.

Cons

Not always Luxurious : Between the cheaper kots and the higher end ones, the price varies a lot, and with it, the level of comfort you are going to find. If you go the cheap route, you might discover a room that looks like it was intended for a 16th Century Buddhist monk. Take it as a challenge and bring this place to life with your personal touch !