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Nuremberg (or Nürnberg in German) might just be the hidden gem you’ve been searching for.

With its medieval old town, buzzing student bars, and growing tech scene, it’s a city where tradition and modern life live side by side, and students get the best of both worlds.

It's not as big as Berlin or Munich, but that’s part of the charm. You’ll find friendly faces, excellent universities, and enough cultural flair and career opportunities to keep you busy from orientation to graduation.

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Living in Nuremberg as a Student

Nuremberg is a very student-friendly city: compact, affordable, and full of character. It’s got the vibe of a historic town but with everything you’d expect from a modern city: lively cafés, quirky clubs, green parks, and an efficient public transport system.

Monthly rent for students usually ranges between €400 and €700, depending on the location and whether you’re sharing a flat (WG) or living in a dorm. Areas like Gostenhof (cool and creative), St. Johannis (laid-back and leafy), and Wöhrd (right by the river) are popular among students.

And don't forget! Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at public universities are tuition-free, so students just pay a small administrative charge which often includes a public transport ticket.

50¶È»Ò tip: Don’t miss the Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg’s legendary Christmas market is one of the best in Europe and an absolute must-see if you're studying here in the winter!

Universities in Nuremberg

Nuremberg may not have a huge number of universities, but what’s there is high-quality, innovative, and well connected to industry:

• FAU – Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg: One of Germany’s largest and most research-driven universities, with strong faculties in engineering, business, law, humanities, and health sciences. While the main campus is in Erlangen, many departments and business-oriented programmes are based right in Nuremberg.
• University of Technology Nuremberg: A new university that aims to prepare and train its students for the labor market of the future, acting as a driver for innovation for the metropolitan region of Nuremberg and enriching Bavaria as a center of science. 
• Technische Hochschule Nürnberg - Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences: A top university of applied sciences offering practical, career-focused degrees in engineering, design, IT, business, and social sciences. It’s known for strong industry links and modern teaching.
• Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg: One of Germany’s oldest art academies, perfect for students in fine arts, sculpture, painting, and interdisciplinary media.

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Work Opportunities for Students

Nuremberg is also part of Germany’s Metropolregion Nürnberg, a key business and innovation hub. Companies like Siemens, DATEV, Adidas (nearby in Herzogenaurach), and GfK are based here or have major offices in the region.

Whether you’re into business, tech, engineering, design, or social work, you’ll find solid internship opportunities and part-time jobs.

Students from outside the EU can work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year in Germany. Many find part-time roles in retail, hospitality, or university research projects.

Getting There and Around

Nuremberg is super well connected. The Nuremberg Airport (NUE) offers direct low-cost flights across Europe. High-speed trains (ICE) will get you to Munich in about 1 hour and Berlin in under 3.

Inside the city, public transport is also a great option, U-Bahn (metro), trams, and buses make it easy to get anywhere fast. A semester ticket gives students unlimited travel across the entire transport network.

Cycling and walking are also popular, especially around the old town and university campuses.  

 

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