--- title: "Studying in Wolfsburg" url: "https://www.wolfsburg-erleben.de/en/studying-in-wolfsburg" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Landing-Pages > Studying in Wolfsburg" --- Studying in Wolfsburg If you want to study automotive engineering, economics or healthcare, or perhaps you would prefer to become active in the circular economy in the mobility sector or in software engineering, then the young, modern city of Wolfsburg is the place for you. Wolfsburg is part of the Braunschweig-Salzgitter-Wolfsburg axis of independent cities and is located on the Mittelland Canal. With a population of around 128,000, Wolfsburg is one of the smaller student towns. Just under 3,000 students are enrolled on 25 degree courses here. The Wolfsburg site has been part of the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences since 1988 and the 42Wolfsburg program school has complemented the upscale educational landscape since 2020. The Open Hybrid Lab Factory research campus - a branch of the TU Braunschweig - and the Wolfsburg Clinic - a clinical training location of the medical faculty of the University of Göttingen since 2022 - are also part of the offer. Wolfsburg also offers a surprisingly wide range of leisure activities for every taste. See for yourself the wide range of things Wolfsburg has to offer. - - - - - - - - Why study in Wolfsburg? The Wolfsburg site - The city of Wolfsburg is as large as the city of Hanover in terms of area and is divided into 16 towns, many of which have old, historic town centers, such as Fallersleben and Vorsfelde - One of the TOP 10 cities in Germany with the best future prospects (Prognos AG, 2022) - Numerous leisure highlights with around 8 million visitors a year - Traditionally an automobile and sports enthusiast city with a wide range of offers - A designer outlet center in the city center with more than 90 brands - One of the greenest cities in northern Germany with 65.5% vegetation area - City of short distances (all highlights within walking distance from the city center) - Central location of the university in the city center with good public transport connections, in the immediate vicinity of the main train station and housing options close to the campus - Headquarters of the global Volkswagen Group with the largest contiguous car factory in the world. At 6.5 km², the area is comparable to Gibraltar The study - High proportion of practical experience (dual study programs), numerous study programs in cooperation with companies - Close proximity to business in the area of technical degree programs - Very well-equipped laboratories, modern technology, classrooms and campus What's going on in Wolfsburg? **Wolfsburg offers a wide range of popular events that are always worth a visit. Take a look at what's going on in Wolfsburg.** - Event calendar Leisure highlights Art & Culture **Friends of art and culture get their money's worth in Wolfsburg: the Wolfsburg Art Museum delights visitors with top-class contemporary and avant-garde art. Young, documentary and great art awaits guests at Wolfsburg Castle, an impressive monument to the North German Renaissance. The Scharoun Theater - the largest performance theater in Germany - impresses with its great national and international range and brings diverse art forms and genres to the stage. And from there it is only a few steps to the planetarium, the only large planetarium in Lower Saxony, where the stars make their grand entrance.** - ### Food & drink Cinemas Sport & action Anyone looking for sporting challenges or action will quickly find what they are looking for in Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg is a sports-loving city full of exciting opportunities to get active and create unforgettable experiences together. - Nature experiences **If you are looking for peace and balance in nature, you are in good hands in Wolfsburg's central city forest. Not far from the city center, there are numerous opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling or jogging on around 950 hectares. A special feature are the numerous fountains and (drinking water) springs, which provide refreshment along the route and can be discovered on a fountain and spring hike. The Hasselbach Valley, part of the city forest, also offers an impressive backdrop, where the “Three Stones” sandstone formation, which is around 170 million years old, can be discovered. But it is not only the city forest and the Allerpark that make Wolfsburg one of the greenest cities in Germany: in and around Wolfsburg, many other green spaces and nature reserves invite you to experience nature and forget everyday life.** - Living in Wolfsburg Luftaufnahme vom Allerpark in Wolfsburg mit Allersee In Wolfsburg, rents for 1-room flats/shared flats/dorm rooms are moderate compared to other student locations. If you are looking for a room, you can find one here: - with two halls of residence and a total of 255 places - with a total of 230 rooms - - - with Long Stay (quite expensive, interesting for a short time) - Private companies and private individuals (rather more expensive)