Application process – Information

Notice on long-term rentals

Our application process is designed in such a way that you can apply for a place in two of our student residences at the same time – stating your preferences – with one application.

The required application documents include, in addition to the application via the digital online form with your personal details, a personal cover letter or “motivation letter” to the house community, a tabular CV and references. Submitting references is recommended but not mandatory. References can come from close friends, former roommates or acquaintances. References from teachers, priests or internship certificates can also be submitted. Submitting complete application documents is a prerequisite for acceptance of your application.

Our resident community decides who moves in with them!

In addition to the completeness of the application documents, the following aspects are required for an application to us:
We attach great importance to the fact that all applicants are prepared for life in a community and enjoy seeing the dormitory as their place of residence during their studies and are committed to it. We see our dormitories as places of coexistence, rather than just places to live. The commitment of our residents creates lively and dynamic house communities that are maintained through joint activities, events and the assumption of responsibility for the dormitory. When selecting applications, it is therefore important to us that applicants explain their understanding of community life and think about their own commitment to the dormitory. Our three key questions for the letter of motivation provide guidance (see information on the application documents). It is particularly important to us that our three key questions are taken up in the letter of motivation and are meaningful.

As operators of Catholic student dormitories, identification with Christian values ​​is important to us. These values, such as charity, tolerance and solidarity, form the basis of our communal living offer and, in our view, promote a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
As we promote international and diverse communities, German and/or English are required as languages ​​of communication. In our view, this ensures that all residents can communicate effectively with each other, participate in community life and use the BSW’s offerings.

The applications are reviewed and evaluated by “selection committees” of the individual dormitories. Students who can get a place in one of our dormitories are then contacted digitally by us and receive the necessary information and contract documents for moving in.
People to whom we are unfortunately unable to offer a room, but whom the house communities would like to accommodate, are entered in the so-called “reserve pool”. The people in this “reserve pool” are notified simultaneously via a corresponding distribution list as soon as free rooms become available during the semester. These free rooms are then allocated among those interested who respond by the specified deadline (approx. 24 hours).

Applications without admission to the WWU or FH are possible and very reasonable!

Apply now – even without a current certificate of enrolment!

You want to study in Münster? Have you applied to a university or university of applied sciences in Münster but haven’t received a current certificate of enrolment yet? No problem!
You can apply to the Bischöfliches Studierendenwerk Münster risk-free, even without an offer of admission. Due to high demand and the limited number of rooms, we recommend applying early. Our offer is aimed at students enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences in Münster.

You can submit your current certificate of enrolment later if you sign a contract. If you don’t receive a place at a university in Münster or decide to study elsewhere, you can withdraw from the preliminary contract free of charge by presenting a letter of rejection or admission from another university.

For already signed rental agreements:

• Before the start of the contract: four-week notice period
• For first-time contracts: shorter notice period during the first six months