There are two dorms close to the TU. They are run by different organizations. Neither will accept an application directly from an international student. I’ve been unable able to actually connect with either organization. Sigh.
I think we have found a rooming option. It’s very close to campus, he can bike if he wants to instead of taking the U. It’s in a private home where they rent the upper level to students. He will have his own large room and share the bathroom with a student living in the one other bedroom. The house ‘mom’ will do their laundry and return it unfolded to their rooms. It is is a safe and well established family neighborhood.
We found this through a family connection…several layers of connection.
Rent is 500 Euro/month. There’s an option for partial including breakfast and dinner. That brings the costs to 750 Euro.
I’ve heard rumors about the WG application process. During the original overview of his program S stories were told by previous participants of having to send 50 inquiries before getting one response. And yes, some level of conversational German is necessary.