Information about application documents
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We are pleased that you are interested in a room in the student residences of the Bischöfliches Studierendenwerk Münster (BSW).
Applications can be submitted exclusively via our online application form. Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please contact us for assistance.
In order to review your application, we require the following documents:
- Personal details
- A motivation letter
- A CV in tabular form
- A recent photograph (please do not submit passport photos or copies of identification documents)
- References (optional, but often helpful)
- A current certificate of enrolment (if already available; otherwise, it may be submitted at a later date)
Please note: The contact details provided in your application form will be used for all notifications and requests for additional documents. We kindly ask you to complete all fields fully and accurately.
Application Review Process
The selection process at BSW is designed to be participatory. The Pädagogische Studienbegleitung, represented by Dorothee Schmerling and Leonie Engels, works closely with student representatives. These representatives are residents elected by the residential community and are actively involved in reviewing applications.
Due to the high demand for accommodation and the limited number of available rooms, decisions are made as part of a joint selection process. Particular importance is placed on applicants who demonstrate a genuine interest in communal living and who are willing to contribute to an active and respectful house community.
Motivation Letter
A formal application portfolio is not required. The purpose of the motivation letter is to allow us to gain an authentic impression of you as a person.
You are welcome to structure your motivation letter freely. It may include written text as well as creative elements, personal reflections, anecdotes, or significant life experiences, provided they are presented in an appropriate and respectful manner.
Possible guiding questions include:
- Who are you, and what motivates you?
- Which aspects of your personality would you like to share with us?
- Our residences are shaped by Christian (Catholic) values, solidarity, and mutual support. What role does community play in your life?
- What skills, interests, or experiences—such as music, organisational abilities, voluntary engagement, creativity, or new ideas—would you like to contribute to the house community?
CV and References
Your CV should be clearly structured and easy to understand.
If you choose to provide references, we welcome honest and personal assessments from individuals who know you well. Experience has shown that references from friends or close acquaintances can often be more informative than formal school or employment certificates. Providing references is voluntary.
Certificate of Enrolment and Contractual Information
Given the high demand and limited availability of rooms, applicants are encouraged to apply even if their certificate of enrolment is not yet available. Our housing offer is open to students of all disciplines and higher education institutions in Münster. Proof of enrolment may be submitted at a later stage.
If you do not receive a study place in Münster or decide to enrol at another institution, you may withdraw from the preliminary contract free of charge upon submission of a rejection or admission letter from another university.
For rental contracts that have already been signed, the following notice periods apply:
- Before the start of the contract: four weeks’ notice
- For initial contracts: a shortened notice period applies during the first six months