City guide
Bayreuth
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
42
Supermarkets within 4 km
2
Indian / Asian groceries
5
Indian restaurants
17
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Bayreuth Hbf (0.7 km from the centre)
Indian & Asian groceries
Found by their names in OpenStreetMap (e.g. 'India', 'Asia', 'Spice', 'Bazaar'). Check opening hours and what they stock before you go.
Supermarkets
42 supermarkets within 4 km of the centre, by chain.
Hindu temples & gurdwaras
None found within 15 km.
Hospitals
In an emergency call 112 (ambulance, fire) — free, 24/7.
Public universities in Bayreuth
University of Bayreuth
21 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) The costs of living in Germany, e.g. living, food, clothing, and activities, are about average compared to other European countries. The city of Bayreuth, compared to other large German cities (Munich, Berlin, Hamburg), offers a uniquely attractive combination: low cost of living, affordable housing, and a high quality of life . This makes Bayreuth especially appealing to students, young professionals and families. Whether it's outdoor sports in the nearby Fichtelgebirge, cultural highlights like the world-famous Festival, or the rich culinary scene – the city offers a rich variety of experiences right at your doorstep. Bayreuth combines affordability with vibrancy – making it easy to study, live and enjoy life to the fullest. Here is an example: https://www.gamechanger-campus.de/en/cost-of-living .
Accommodation (university's description)
Accommodation for students Bayreuth and Kulmbach have a number of student dormitories (both private dormitories and dormitories offered by the Association for Student Affairs) and a vast array of private rooms available. Under no circumstances should you assume that you will be assigned a room in the student dormitories! You will need to actively search for a room on your own – either in a private dormitory or on the private market. More information regarding accommodation for students is available here: https://www.gamechanger-campus.de/en/accommodation . Please also read the DAAD’s information . Accommodation for international guests All other international guests are requested to register via the Welcome Services Database (WelSe) . Accommodation for short visits For short visits, we recommend searching for accommodation on Airbnb. In addition, a limited number of apartments are available in the Alexander von Humboldt Guest House . For in between: youth hostels If you can not find a long-term accommodation from the start, you could look for a living space at the youth hostels directly next to our campus. https://www.jugendherberge.de/en/youth-hostels/bayreuth/