City guide
Hildesheim
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
46
Supermarkets within 4 km
2
Indian / Asian groceries
3
Indian restaurants
22
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof (0.9 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
46 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 Hildesheim
University of Hildesheim
5 courses · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) You will need between 900 and 1,200 EUR per month to cover your living expenses: • Rent, approx. 350 to 700 EUR • Health insurance, approx. 130 EUR • Books and stationery, approx. 50 EUR • Meals, approx. 200 EUR • Other expenses, approx. 100 EUR
Accommodation (university's description)
Whether you live in a shared apartment, a student residence or a single apartment – everyone in Hildesheim will find a suitable place to stay, often at comparatively low rents. Accommodation is available through the " Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen " (student services) or on the private market. The "Studentenwerk" provides rooms in halls of residence, most of which are single rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms. For more information, please visit the following link . You can also contact the team of our International Office for advice on housing.