City guide
Höxter
Everyday places around the city centre for a student arriving from India — from OpenStreetMap, plus what the universities themselves say about living here.
8
Supermarkets within 4 km
1
Indian / Asian groceries
1
Indian restaurants
2
Pharmacies within 3 km
0
Temples & gurdwaras
Main station: Holzminden (7.8 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
8 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 Höxter
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
1 course · buddy programmeLiving costs (university's estimate) Accommodation costs in Höxter need to be taken care of by the student. They vary between 250 and 300 EUR per month. https://asta-hoexter.tumblr.com/wohnungsanzeigen Since 1 January 2025, the annual requirement that must be paid into a blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR (or 992 EUR per month). For information on living in OWL and information requirements for your visa and blocked account, please click here .
Accommodation (university's description)
Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Information can be found on the Internet at: https://www.th-owl.de/en/studies/starting-your-degree/housing-during-your-degree/