Student halls of residence in Vienna

For an exchange or the full course, many young people seek the comfort of a student residence in Vienna. In fact, it’s one of the most popular accommodation options. In this article we give you interesting information about the residences, addressing everything from its advantages and disadvantages to details about private and university residences. We also tell you where to find affordable options and answer the most frequently asked questions related to this type of accommodation.

Pros and cons of living in a residence in Vienna

Here are the most outstanding:

Pros of living in student dorms in Vienna

Gives the possibility of meeting people as soon as you arrive in the Austrian capital and to live in a multicultural student environment, by sharing residence with people from different parts of the world.
The majority of them are furnished with everything you need to move in directly. Furthermore, they are usually renovated and have good conditioning for winter.
Expenses for services such as water, electricity, internet, gas, etc. They are normally included in the monthly cost. In addition, it also includes the cleaning of common areas and sometimes even a monthly room cleaning.

Cons of living in student residences in Vienna

Typically, residences rent their rooms for a minimum period of one semester.
Sometimes the contracts are not very flexible. They may have to be for a minimum of one year, or you have to start paying compulsorily from the 1st of the month, even if you move later.
If you’re one of those who get FOMO and don't want to miss anything, living in a residence with so many people may be a problem at times when you have to concentrate on studies.
You have to share all common spaces with numerous people. Sometimes this can make areas crowded and you can't use a space when you want.

Private student residences in Vienna

Most of the private student residences in the Austrian capital are located in the Leopoldstadt neighbourhood, which is where several of the city's universities are based. However, you will also find some that are in more central areas or even further away from the centre, always close to the campus of a University.

Typically, private residences in Vienna offer a single or shared room, with the rest of the shared areas, including the bathroom and kitchen. However, in some cases you can also find rooms with a private bathroom, although it is not usually the most common and they tend to sell out quickly.

Among the characteristics that can differentiate one residence from the other are, for example: gym, free laundry room, free bikes, games room, study rooms, garden, sauna, restaurant, and bar.

University student halls of residence in Vienna

In this Austrian city there isn’t a wide variety of university residences, that is, they belong to the same institutions, although many of them have agreements with several residences in which you can apply for a place.

Normally, there’s no certain period to apply for a place in these residences. That is, they assign places while they have free space. This differs from many university residences around the world, which require you to apply within a certain time frame.

One thing to keep in mind is that not all the rooms offered have bed linen and towels. Furthermore, in some cases shared kitchens do not have kitchenware and utensils for each student, so you have to bring it yourself or buy it when you arrive in Vienna.

Sometimes, in addition to the deposit of one or two months, a rental fee for each month reserved is required to be paid, and/or a fee for the cleaning service at the end of the stay.

University Residences of the University of Vienna

This institution doesn’t have its own residences. If you want to know about accommodation near the University of Vienna, read this article.

University Residence Halls of the Vienna University of Technology

The TU Wien doesn’t have its own residence, but it does have agreements with a private one. However, the number of places they offer isn’t enough for the demand, so the majority of students choose a private residence.

If you want to know about accommodation near the Technical University of Vienna, read this article.

Residences of the Vienna University of Economics

This institution doesn’t have its own residences either, but you’ll find private residences near its main campus, which is in the Leopoldstadt area.

If you want to know about accommodation near the Vienna University of Economics, read this article.

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Frequently Asked Questions about student dorms in Vienna

What are the requirements to apply for a place in a student residence in Vienna?
When it comes to the paperwork to submit to apply for a place, it’s usually much more enjoyable than renting an entire apartment. It’s normal that they only ask for proof of enrollment in a University, but not documents such as payroll.
How much does a student residence in Vienna cost?
The minimum cost of a student residence in the Austrian capital is typically €350 per month. This is for a double room in a residence located far from the city centre.
Are there scholarships for student residences in Vienna?
Normally the residences themselves do not offer scholarships, but you can use, for example, the scholarship provided by the Erasmus program to pay for your stay in the Austrian capital.
What’s cheaper, an apartment or a student residence in Vienna?
As in many other cities, the cost of a residence is usually higher than that of a shared flat. Keep in mind that this is usually because they offer more amenities, services and facilities.
When to apply for a student residence in Vienna?
We recommend that you do it as soon as possible, as the Austrian capital welcomes a large number of local and international students every year. Remember that the cost of rent in Vienna is very high, and that demand increases a lot as the start of school approaches.