City guide
Gießen
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
48
Supermarkets within 4 km
4
Indian / Asian groceries
4
Indian restaurants
17
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Gießen (1.1 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
48 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 Gießen
Justus Liebig University Giessen
15 coursesLiving costs (university's estimate) Approximately 900 to 1,000 EUR If you come to Germany from outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA), you will be required to present proof of financial resources already when you apply for a study visa. This serves as a guarantee that you can afford the cost of studying in Germany. Currently (as of 1 January 2025), you must prove that you have 992 EUR per month at your disposal, such as through a blocked account, proof of parental income or a recognised scholarship. For further information, please contact the German Embassy or Consulate in your country. Giessen offers moderate living costs while being close to Frankfurt, a big city. Students can calculate about 400 to 500 EUR on average for rent, 150 to 200 EUR for food, 130 to 140 EUR for German statutory health insurance, and the remainder for leisure, travel, and other expenses.
Accommodation (university's description)
The cost of accommodation in Giessen ranges between 400 and 500 EUR/month on average. Students usually live in halls of residence provided by the Student Union (Studierendenwerk Giessen) or in shared flats from the private housing market. Accommodation in the halls of residence is available between 240 and 420 EUR per month. The rooms are fully furnished and equipped with gas, electricity, warm water and internet. Students may apply for a spot in the halls of residence or search for private accommodation, ideally three to four months before starting their studies. More information via www.uni-giessen.de/en/international-pages/study/around-gi/accommodation/where-to-live-in-giessen
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences
3 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Possible costs of living per month: • Rent (fully furnished room in a student hall of residence or a private shared flat): approx. 350 EUR to 450 EUR per month plus a one-time deposit • Semester contribution fee per semester (including free public transport): approx. 350 EUR • Health insurance : approx. 140 EUR • Groceries : approx. 200 EUR Other budget items include: • Study materials • Phone, Internet usage • Sports, culture, leisure • Clothes & hygiene articles Overall, you have to provide at least 992 EUR per month or have proof of a blocked account (11,904 EUR) for the extension of your residence permit.
Accommodation (university's description)
THM provides international students with information on finding suitable and affordable accommodation. https://www.thm.de/site/en/international/welcome-to-stay-/living-and-studying-in-central-hesse/living-internationally.html Experience shows that demand for accommodation is highest at the beginning of each semester (April, October), so you should start looking for accommodation around the end of the previous semester (February, July) if possible.