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DETMOLD AT A GLANCE

Situated somewhere between Bielefeld and Hannover, in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is the charming German city of Detmold. Detmold’s total area amounts to 130 km2, and there are about 75,000 people living, studying and working in the city. In fact, about eight percent of all people living in the city of Detmold are internationals from around the globe, mostly from Turkey, Poland, and Syria. The official language spoken in the lovely city of Detmold is German. Detmold has a mild climate with warm and rainy summers but rather cold winters. During July and August temperatures reach 21 to 22 °C, while in December and January, they are between -1 and 4 °C. The city’s public transportation network is very reliable and consists of bus lines and a railway. The buses connect all parts of the city as well as the suburban areas, while by train people can travel to other neighboring cities. One can travel from Hannover within one hour by train or by bus and a single journey will cost 6 to 15 EUR. Dortmund, Essen, Bochum and the beautiful Münster are situated only an hour and a half away from Detmold’s main train station. Moreover, semester ticket holders in Germany travel for free in the area where their university is located. Students living in the beautiful Detmold can spend every weekend in a different place and explore so many unique places.

Academic Year

Summer Semester: March – September / Winter Semester: October – February

Official Language

German

Higher Education Institutions

Population

74817

Living Costs

800 – 950 EUR

STUDYING IN DETMOLD

Despite its size, the city of Detmold provides excellent educational opportunities to students, especially for those interested in music. Founded in 1956, the University of Music Detmold is a small higher education institution with around 600 students. It is a leading music school in the Federal Republic where people from many different countries go to study. The University itself offers a very friendly atmosphere. Untypical for a higher education institution students there have close relationships with their professors and the place feels more like home than a university building. Additionally, there is a big variety of degree courses students can choose from, including “Orchestral Instruments”, “Singing”, “Elementary Music Pedagogy”, “Guitar”, and many more. After deciding what degree course students want to pursue, they have to think about the student accommodation options available in the city. In Detmold, students can choose between living in the student halls of residence, also called student dormitories, and looking for private accommodation in terms of a room to rent in a shared flat. The cheapest option is, however, living in a student hall. The rooms are located very close to the campus. Students may expect to pay between 280 and 360 EUR per month. However, the availability in the student dormitories is limited and runs strictly on a first-come-first-serve basis. Therefore, the earlier one applies, the better. Renting a room or a studio outside of the student halls can be a little more expensive. A single room in a shared flat close to the city center comes at the price of 300 to 380 EUR per month.

DETMOLD LIFESTYLE

Although it is relatively small, the city of Detmold can offer students a vibrant atmosphere and a buzzing nightlife. There are some places which are very popular among the students living in the town, one of them being the Dreierkrug bar. The atmosphere is pleasant, prices are fair, and students love to hang out there. And if one really wants to party, dance like crazy and have fun, Musikkneipe 3er Krug is the place to be. In fact, this is where the best cocktails in town are made and prices are still affordable for students. Additionally, Detmold can offer some very cute and cozy cafés situated in the city center. Café Schokolade is a very lovely spot in Detmold where one can find great coffee and some amazing sweet delights. Cup Deptmold is another hidden treasure in Detmold. It is the ideal place to go to meet a friend – a unique and friendly atmosphere combined with good coffee and vegetarian food. Lazy Sunday mornings will taste so much different when spent there.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN DETMOLD

In Detmold, students receive skills and knowledge that prepare them for the career world that is waiting for them right after university. The Career Center at the University of Music Detmold is students’ biggest support when it comes to early career guidance. It makes sure that all graduates will turn their excellent education into a brilliant career. The Career Center helps students find the best fit in terms of a job position that will be suitable for them. Moreover, the Career Center organizes some job fairs so that future graduates can meet employers in person and have the chance to find their dream workplace. Since the city of Detmold is quite small, students usually move to bigger cities after graduation. Hannover, Dortmund, and Essen are common choices for Detmold graduates because those cities provide more opportunities for young graduates who are ambitious and want to build a successful career.