Visiting scholars planning to come to Mainz should take care of accommodation as early as possible.Contact persons or sponsors at JGU may provide assistance to find accommodation.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has a limited number of guest apartments in which international visiting scholars can live during their temporary teaching and research stay at JGU. The university’s Stiftungshaus is located directly on campus and houses a total of 30 apartments, some of which are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The apartments are reserved for guests of the university who are staying in Mainz for an extended period of time, making a stay in a hotel or private apartment prohibitively expensive. Tenancies are permitted for stays of at least one month and no longer than one year. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
The guest apartments are conveniently located near a bus stop, providing easy access to public transportation. There is also a parking lot in the vicinity for guests arriving by car.
If you would like to reserve an apartment, please contact housing@international.uni-mainz.de. We provide a list of other housing options in case all apartments are booked.
JGU’s newly built Stiftungshaus houses 20 single apartments (some of which are accessible for persons with disabilities) and 10 double apartments, which are made available to visiting scholars.
The single apartments have a living room and an office with a desk, a bookshelf, a bed, a wardrobe, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen unit, and a bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The single apartments can only accommodate one person. Overnight visitors are not allowed.
In addition to the above amenities, the double apartment has a separate living room with a pull-out couch. Double apartments are suitable for a maximum of four people.
All apartments are fully equipped with bedding, linens and towels. In the kitchen, pots, dishware, and cutlery are provided. Sample pictures of the apartments can be found at the end of this page.
The address of the Stiftungshaus is Friedrich-von-Pfeiffer-Weg 2, 55122 Mainz (on the JGU campus). The bus and tram stop, “Friedrich-von-Pfeiffer-Weg,” is located in front of the building . There is a parking lot in the vicinity for guests arriving by car. In order to drive onto the campus of Mainz University, you must purchase an entry permit.
The monthly rent for a single apartment is 1100 euros. For a double apartment the monthly rent is 1700 euros. In addition to the fully furnished apartment, weekly cleaning is included. A one-time cleaning fee of 90 euros is charged for a single apartment. 120 euros is charged for a double apartment. This fee will be included in the first month’s invoice.
It is possible to move in either on the 1st or the 15th of each month. The minimum rental period is one month, and the maximum rental period is twelve months.
1. Rent payment and personal impediment of the guest
The first month's rent is due before moving in, and subsequent monthly payments are due at the beginning of each month. Please note that cancellations must be made at least four weeks prior to the scheduled arrival date. Otherwise, the first month's rent must be paid in full.
If the guest is unable to use the accommodation due to personal reasons, they shall not be exempt from paying the rent. This includes any personal impediment for which the guest is not responsible. The guest is obligated to notify housing@international.uni-mainz.de immediately if they are unable to use the accommodation.
2. Moving in
The guest must consult with the external service provider, the Heidenreich company, for move-in details. Further information will be provided approximately seven days prior to arrival.
In the event of an unexpected late arrival or cancellation, Heidenreich must be notified immediately by the guest or by the host institution.
3. Obligation to register
Guests staying longer than three months are required to register with the municipal administrative office (Bürgeramt). On request, the International Department will issue the necessary confirmation of residence.
4. Moving out
The apartment must be vacated by 9:00 am at the latest on the day of departure.
5. Miscellaneous
The reservation is only valid for the registered guest(s). Temporary accommodation of additional guests in the single apartments is not permitted. For double apartments, additional guests must be approved in advance by contacting housing@international.uni-mainz.de. Requests to extend or shorten the rental period must be sent to the same address.
