Facts
- Finding the right housing
- Hannover: in the center of Europe
- A city full of international students
- Historic city center close to modern architecture
- Inviting nature
- Find a German course
- Assistance with visa and health insurance
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Living in Hannover
- Hannover Town Hall
The attractive city of Hannover, Germany, is located at the heart of an expanding Europe, and is each to reach by plane (via the international Hannover Airport), by rail (e.g. by high-speed ICE train) or by car. Hamburg and Berlin are just a short train ride away about one and two hours, respectively.
Hannover treats visitors to some surprising contrasts, with old-world flair and the avant-garde often just a few steps apart.
The historic center of town, the Altstadt, features a picturesque array of 11th-century half-timbered houses. Just a stone’s throw away you can see modern architecture worthy of an upbeat city which not only hosted the EXPO 2000 World’s Fair, but is also the site of mega-events like CeBIT the world’s biggest IT exhibition. Thanks to its long tradition as a trade fair city, Hannover is home to such prominent companies such as Continental, VW Commercial Vehicles, Hannover Rück and TUI.
Among the more than 500,000 Hannoverians, the city is also populated by some 40,000 students from around the world. Hannover’s international flair is reflected in the rich variety of restaurants offering foreign cuisine. The selection of trendy bars, cozy cafés and traditional restaurants is huge, and growing all the time. Those in search of parks and nature will feel right at home in a city graced by the likes of the Royal Baroque Gardens of Herrenhausen, the far-reaching Eilenriede forest along the eastern side of the city, and the lovely Maschsee just a few steps from the downtown area.
For more on Hannover, visit the city’s multilingual website at www.hannover.de.
Housing
GISMA students live in apartments and furnished rooms in various parts of Hannover, but often next door to fellow students. GISMA Business School works closely with the Mitwohnbüro Hannover and Studentenwerk Hannover referral service who will help you find the right housing (furnished or unfurnished). Monthly rents range from about 200 to 450 euros. In order to rent an apartment you will need to take out personal liability insurance to cover any possible damages.
Speaking German
While being in Germany we recommend learning German or taking refresher courses to all students from abroad. Although many Germans speak English to some degree – and many very well indeed - you will find that only by learning the language can you truly immerse yourself in the culture. Besides this personal benefit, being skilled in German will also be a major asset if you later seek employment with a German company.
The GISMA Student Services Office will be glad to help you find a German course that matches your particular abilities.
Visa formalities and health insurance
The GISMA Admissions Office can provide valuable assistance with visa applications and health insurance arrangements.
Hannover Science Initiative
Togehter with the other six higher education institutions in Hannover, GISMA is part of the Hannover Science Initiative. It was founded to enhance the city’s attractiveness as a science and high-quality investment location and create an innovation-friendly climate.
The Initiative focuses on improving services and general conditions for students, mutual marketing activities, and raising third-party funds for Hannover as a science location. Furthermore, cooperation between science and business will be developed and the international orientation of Hannover’s scientific community enhanced.
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