What do I do with my semester ticket when moving to another city?

The semester ticket is linked to your enrolment, not to where you live: if the new university offers one, you usually get it with the semester fee when you enrol. The old university's ticket ends when you de-enrol. So check whether there is a gap between the two that you need to bridge with a ticket of your own.

How does getting the deposit back work when moving out of a shared-flat room?

The deposit for your shared-flat room is usually repaid after a handover of the flat with a report. Make sure no damage has occurred and that the room is handed over swept clean. Keep precisely to the deadlines in the tenancy agreement and document the condition with photos. That way you secure a quick and complete repayment.

Is mail forwarding worthwhile for students?

Yes, especially when changing university city. You book mail forwarding with Deutsche Post online or at a branch, ideally at least five working days before the move. Since 2025, private customers can only get it with a term of six months. Since July 2024, DHL parcels are no longer forwarded – so change your address in online shops yourself.

How do I find cheap moving boxes as a student?

For inexpensive moving boxes , it is worth looking at local classified ads, supermarkets or DIY stores, which often give away leftover boxes. Moving companies also frequently offer used or low-cost box sets. Make sure the quality is sturdy so that your things are transported safely. That way you save real money on your student move.

What does a student move with a professional moving company cost?

The costs of a student move depend on distance, floor and amount of furniture. With a transparent fixed price , however, you know from the start what to expect. For small moves, a part load is often worthwhile and saves additional costs. You can get a non-binding quote by phone on 01625978461.

How does a part load work for small student moves?

With a part load , your belongings travel with other jobs in the same direction. Over a long distance the travel costs are shared particularly widely, which is why it is often the cheapest solution for a shared-flat room going to another university city. Expect a delivery window rather than a fixed day. More in the article Part load on a long-distance move .

Can I deduct moving costs from my tax as a student?

Partly. For a first degree without prior vocational training, study-related costs, which can include the move to your place of study, count as special expenses (Sonderausgaben) up to €6,000 a year (§ 10 (1) No. 7 EStG). For a second degree, for example a master's after a bachelor's, they are income-related expenses (Werbungskosten) (§ 9 (6) EStG). Keep all invoices; if in doubt, a tax adviser can help.

How do I plan a move during exam season?

A move during exam season is best organised stress-free with professional help. Book a fixed date early so that you do not have to pack and carry yourself on moving day. That leaves more time for revising while our team does the physical work. Good planning prevents unnecessary time pressure.

What do I need to bear in mind when moving abroad for a semester abroad?

Clarify early what travels with you and what goes into storage. Within the EU there are no customs formalities for your household goods; it is different for Switzerland or the United Kingdom, for example. If you keep your room in Germany, you remain registered there; without a home in Germany, you de-register within two weeks (§ 17 (2) BMG).

How do I protect my furniture when moving into a shared-flat room?

To protect your furniture when moving into a shared-flat room , you should pad edges and corners with blankets or film. Narrow stairwells and doors require particular care when carrying. Our team carries carefully and with padding even in cramped conditions. That way your furniture arrives undamaged at your new place of study.

Which insurance do I need for my student move?

For damage during transport we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) with up to €620 per cubic metre of belongings (§ 451e HGB). Over a long distance with expensive technology, additional insurance can be sensible and is available on request. Also check whether your household contents insurance covers the move.

CHANGING UNIVERSITY CITY

A long-distance move for the start of your studies: route semester ticket and post

Q: How do I re-register at the residents' registration office after the move?

After your student move you must re-register with the new registration authority within two weeks. Bring your ID card and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) issued by your landlord. Many cities now offer online appointments, which is especially practical for students with a full timetable. Do not forget to inform your university of the new address too.

An offer from a university in another city, and the semester starts in four weeks: how to plan a long-distance move for your studies, from transport to post.

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Unsere Firma A long-distance move for your studies: type of transport by quantity and route, the new university's semester ticket, mail forwarding, registration and a no-parking zone at the destination.

If the offer for your bachelor's or master's comes from another city, there is often little time left before the semester starts. For a long-distance move for your studies, it is above all the quantity and the route that determine the type of transport: a full room travels in a vehicle of its own, a few pieces of furniture and boxes often more cheaply as a part load. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and drive to every university city and back; we quote the fixed price after the survey.

Alongside the transport, there are a few formalities: de-enrol at the old university, enrol at the new one, register at the new address within two weeks of moving in and set up mail forwarding – for private customers, Deutsche Post offers it with a term of six months. You will find all the information on long distances under Long-distance moves.

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Planning a long-distance move for the start of semester

Route, quantity, fixed price

Tell us your start, destination and approximate quantity – we check whether a dedicated transport or a part load is cheaper. Call us on 01625978461: after the survey we quote a fixed price and set the date before your lectures begin.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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How we plan a long-distance move for your studies

Collect, drive, assemble

With a long-distance move, a lot depends on the planning: when is the van loaded, when is the new room free, where can the vehicle stop at the destination? We clarify this during the survey, apply for the no-parking zone at both addresses on request and reassemble your furniture at the destination. We also handle the return journey – for example back to Berlin after your studies. For transport damage we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) (§ 451e: €620 per m³). On Google we are rated 5.0 from 119 reviews.

Long-distance move

A vehicle of your own from door to door when a whole room is coming along – details under Long-distance move; we charge for the route by the kilometre.

Part load

For a few pieces of furniture and boxes, your belongings travel with other jobs in the same direction – often cheaper over a long distance.

No-parking zone at both ends

On request we apply for the no-parking zone at the start and at the destination. Every city has its own deadlines – so enquire early.

Assembly service

Dismantling in the old city, assembly in the new one: on arrival day your bed and desk are in place before the first lecture begins.

CHANGING UNIVERSITY CITY

Six steps when changing university city

A long-distance move for your studies is more than a long drive. These six steps belong in your plan, so that nothing is missing at your new place of study.

Room first

Only give notice on your old room once the new tenancy agreement is signed – otherwise you are left with a full van and no address.

Choose the type of transport

Full room: a vehicle of your own. A few pieces of furniture: part load. Just suitcases and a few boxes: perhaps the train plus a parcel service is enough.

Change university

De-enrol at the old university, enrol at the new one. You usually get the new university's semester ticket with the semester fee.

Redirect your post

Book mail forwarding at least five working days in advance; for private customers it runs for six months. Since July 2024, DHL parcels are no longer forwarded.

Register

Within two weeks of moving in, at the registration authority of the new city, with your ID and landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).

Pass on your address

BAföG office, health insurer, bank and the broadcasting licence service (Beitragsservice). If your BAföG office changes along with your university, report the change early so that payments continue.

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Part load over a long distance

Share where it pays off most

The longer the route, the more a part load pays off: the travel costs are shared between several jobs, and you only pay for your space in the vehicle. For a shared-flat room with a few pieces of furniture going to another university city, it is often the cheapest solution. Expect a delivery window and schedule it before your lectures begin.

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long-distance move into your new studies

Transport, university, post

This part is about moving to another university city: which type of transport suits the quantity and route, what happens with the semester ticket and enrolment, and how post and registration work at the new address. You will find a general schedule in the article Long-distance move: process, costs and checklist, and on post in the article Setting up mail forwarding.

Choosing transport

Your own vehicle, part load or parcel service – depending on quantity and route. That makes a student move, private move or small removal to the new city affordable.

Arriving

With furniture assembly, a packing service and safe furniture transport, the new room is habitable on arrival day.

There and back

After a bachelor's, master's or doctorate, people often move back – the same applies to a long-distance move, part load or furniture taxi in the opposite direction.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about a long-distance move to a new university city

Answers on registration, semester ticket, deposit, mail forwarding, costs, part load, tax and liability.

After your student move you must re-register with the new registration authority within two weeks. Bring your ID card and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) issued by your landlord. Many cities now offer online appointments, which is especially practical for students with a full timetable. Do not forget to inform your university of the new address too.

The ultimate packing plan for a student move

A good packing plan saves you a lot of stress on moving day. Start sorting your things early and part with anything you will no longer need in your new shared-flat room. Use sturdy moving boxes and label them by room, so that everything quickly finds its place when unpacking.

It is particularly important to pad fragile items such as crockery or electronics well. Also allow enough time for the final tasks such as end-of-tenancy cleaning and the handover report, so that your deposit is repaid without problems.

Moving to a new university city: long-distance moves made easy

If you move to another city to start your studies, you have to coordinate transport and dates: when does the old room end, when is the new one free, when do lectures begin? For a full room, a vehicle of your own is the easiest to plan; for a few pieces of furniture, a part load is often cheaper. You will find more on long distances under Long-distance moves.

In parallel you deal with the formalities: de-enrolment at the old university, enrolment at the new one, mail forwarding and – within two weeks of moving in – registration at your new address. We are based in Berlin and also travel in the opposite direction.

Starting prices and price per kilometre

Our rates are based on the size of your flat: 1 room from €369, 2 rooms from €609, 3 rooms from €879 and 4 rooms from €1,329. For a house or villa we prepare an individual quote, as many details have to be taken into account. For long-distance moves a price from €3.90/km applies. Get non-binding advice as part of a free survey.

What determines the price of a long-distance move

The key price factors include the volume of your belongings and the distance, which is charged from €3.90/km. The floor, lift and any parking restriction zone also have an effect. In addition, we offer furniture assembly and a part load.

How we support you when you change

Our aim: your move should go as smoothly as possible.

Private move: perfectly organised for private households. Private move
House clearance: cleared quickly and reliably. House clearance
Office move: planned efficiently for your business. Office move
Move with assembly: a complete service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Furniture transport: for all kinds of furniture. Furniture transport
Part load: the clever solution for small moves. Part load

From Berlin to any university city and back

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and carry out long-distance moves to other university cities and back to Berlin. You will find destinations with their own page in the locations overview, and all the information on long distances under Long-distance moves.

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