Flatshare in Linz

For you to live in a multicultural and fun environment, we suggest you choose to live in a shared apartment. Living with roommates from different parts of the world will allow you to learn more about different cultures and ways of life. If one of them is Austrian, you will be able to delve even deeper into the local culture.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Linz

In this section, we will tell you about some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Austrian city, so you can decide if it is the best option for you.

Advantages of sharing a flat in Linz

You can select flats close to entertainment venues and green areas such as the Danube river promenade, Lake Pleschinger See and Postlinbreg.

Take advantage of the savings on the cost of the rental to travel in Austria (such as Vienna, Steyr and Salzburg) and also in the rest of the nearby European countries, which include Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Linz

Some residences or flats usually have additional charges (usually one-time) for the use of the facilities, cleaning when leaving the flat, etc. In addition, in some cases, the use of the washing machine is charged.

It can be difficult for roommates to respect the established rules, so they have to have open communication to avoid possible problems.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Linz

There are a lot of Erasmus+ apps that you can use to make your exchange in Linz the best it can be. In them, you will be able to carry out various procedures (such as filling out the Learning Agreement) and see instructions for others, in addition to accessing benefits, services and experiences of students from other years who give recommendations. One of these tips is that you have some basic notions of German before arriving in the city, so you can feel more comfortable quickly and make the culture shock less strong.

How to meet people in Linz

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this Austrian city, in addition to taking the opportunity to share moments and experiences with your flatmates, with whom you are going to spend a lot of time at home.

Student Associations in Linz

Join the International Welcome Center of Linz Johannes Kepler University (JKU) if you want to meet international exchange students just like you. This centre organizes numerous events and activities during the year that you will be able to share with your new friends, in addition to providing help with the paperwork that you will have to take care of when you arrive.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Linz

There are several Facebook groups that you can join as a student in Linz. For example, if you go to the JKU you can join the so-called "JKU International Welcome Center” to be up-to-date on activities the centre organizes and what other young people publish.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Linz

You will surely find WhatsApp groups to join, created both by the students themselves and by the university groups. In them, you will be able to connect with young people more quickly, and you can also propose the plans you want to do in the city.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Linz

We give you some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats:

Some advertisements establish prices based on a stay of 12 months, and if you stay less time, the price per month increases. Pay attention to that before deciding on a room.

There are various events and festivals that you will be able to enjoy together with your flatmates living in Linz. Some of them are the music festival called “Clouds of Sounds”, “4020”, “Ars Electronica Festival” and the “Schäxpir Festival”.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Linz