Modernization of the student dormitory in Zwickau: 15 million euros investment!

Modernization of the student dormitory in Zwickau: 15 million euros investment!

Innere Schneeberger Straße 23, 08056 Zwickau, Deutschland - On July 14, 2025, it was announced that the student dormitory in Inner Schneeberger Straße 23, Haus 1, will be extensively modernized. The aim of this measure is to create a modern living space for students who meet current needs. With costs of around 15 million euros, the modernization is supported by the "Young Living" funding program both by the federal government and the Free State, whereby 10 million euros alone are provided from this program. This initiative is part of a larger plan that aims to offer young people in large cities where affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce to offer better living conditions. bmwsb.bund.de reports that students in particular are to benefit from these changes.

The building itself, which was built in 1971 and was most recently renovated in 1997, no longer meets the structural requirements and living claims of today's students. After moving out of all rooms, giving the house began until the end of February 2023. In mid -March 2023, the administration moved to Villa Falck, Outer Schneeberger Straße 35 to make room for the construction work. The construction work itself started at the end of June 2023.

modern forms of living and sustainable planning

After the planned changes, the dormitory will mainly offer small-scale parties and two residential units. The small apartments will be fully furnished, with a living space of around 16 m². After completing the modernization work, a total of 287 bed places will be available, which means an increase of 18 places. It is also paid to sustainability because the balcony systems are to be greened with plants. A return of the Student Club Null13 will also be aimed at the original rooms, which should contribute to the revitalization of social life in the dormitory.

The need for such projects becomes clear by the situation in the cities. According to a survey by the German Studies, over 35,000 people in eleven large university cities were on waiting lists for dormitory places in September 2022. The “Young Living” program has the goal of counteracting this bottleneck by creating new dormitories and modernizing existing ones. A total of 2023 500 million euros in federal funds were provided in the search for young people in the search for affordable living space.

A look over the borders

Social housing plays a crucial role in creating living space in the city centers. As is cited in the Bavarian Living Service Act, it is important that the funding measures are also adapted to the needs on site. There it becomes clear that not only new buildings are promoted, but also conversions and modernizations of existing properties are necessary in order to meet the requirements of the students. The example of the "Azubiwerk Munich" shows how these measures can be practically implemented by realizing a pilot project with 118 places in order to meet the needs of young people foerderdatenbank.de.

The modernized student dormitory in Zwickau is expected to reopen in the winter semester 2026/2027. For many students it is a significant step into the future, because a pleasant and modern living situation is not only important for studying, but is also positive in the quality of life of young people.