Munich Survival Guide for International Students Imprint Publisher: Munich Business School – International Center Copyright: Munich Business School, 2021 Version: 01. März 2021 Disclaimer: All content of this publication has been compiled to the best of the authors‘ knowledge. No warranty is provided for the completeness, correctness, or currency of any content and it is not legally binding in any form. The publisher assumes no liability for third party claims. 2 Contents Welcome to Munich Business School ........................................................................................ 6 International Center (Incoming & Outgoing) Staff..................................................................................................... 6 Some facts about Munich .......................................................................................................................................... 7 BEFORE ARRIVAL ...................................................................................................................... 7 Student Visa Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 7 Visa process for international students outside EU ................................................................................................... 8 Documents required for a visa application ................................................................................................................ 8 Proof of financial resources for your student visa & blocked account ....................................................................... 9 Time frame of a visa application process (8-12 weeks) ........................................................................................... 10 Health Insurance Guidelines ................................................................................................... 10 Why do I need a health insurance while studying in Germany? .............................................................................. 10 EU Students .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 NON-EU Students (Outside the European Union) .................................................................................................... 11 MBS Partner – Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) ........................................................................................................... 12 Private Accident Insurance, Liability Insurance – LVM ............................................................................................. 12 HOUSING ................................................................................................................................ 13 Housing in Munich - Overview ................................................................................................ 13 Rental Agreements and Deposits ............................................................................................................................. 13 Estimated Living Expenses ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Fraudulent Rental Listings (Scams / Frauds) ............................................................................................................ 15 Cancellation Periods ................................................................................................................................................. 16 First and Last Day in the rented Apartment ............................................................................................................. 16 Tenants’ Rights, Duties and Behavior ...................................................................................................................... 16 Where can I buy used and/or new furnishing? ........................................................................................................ 18 Agency: Accompanied Home Search Support & Additional Services ....................................................................... 18 Student Housing: Mostly Long Term Rental Options ............................................................... 19 Campus Südseite ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 CAMPUS VIVA .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Youniq Student Housing ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Partio Living ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Student Living Center ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Uni Apart .................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Studio M ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 SÜDWINK ................................................................................................................................................................. 22 The StayCampus ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 The FIZZ .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Online Agencies: Short-term & Long-term Rental Options ...................................................... 22 Medici Living ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 Nestpick ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Mr. Lodge ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Liz Frey & Company .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Munich Escape ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 HomeCompany München ........................................................................................................................................ 24 3 Flat Hopper .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 City Mitwohnzentrale e.K. ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Mr. Living ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Serviced Apartments – Higher price segment ......................................................................... 24 Brera Serviced Apartments ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Concept Living Munich ............................................................................................................................................. 24 The Flag Munich ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 Studiomuc ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 JOYN- Serviced Apartments ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Homestay options or shared private apartments .................................................................... 25 Homestay ................................................................................................................................................................. 25 WG gesucht .............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Housing Anywhere ................................................................................................................................................... 26 Studenten-WG.......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Wunderflats ............................................................................................................................................................