Flats, rooms and residences near the University of Vienna

This institution, called “Universität Wien” in German, is the largest university in Austria and one of the largest in Europe. It welcomes more than 90,000 students every year, including many young internationals.

Do you want to search for student housing near the University of Vienna? Keep reading! In this article, we tell you all the details that you should take into account to find your apartment, room or residence with the ideal location.

Flats and spare rooms for students near the University of Vienna

The “Universität Wien” does not have a single campus, but its faculties are spread over different parts of the city. For this reason, to find accommodation nearby, you have to know where you are attending classes. We tell you everything you need to know below!

Where is the University of Vienna located?

The 15 faculties and three centres of this institution are located in more than 50 different places. Here we tell you where some of the most important are:

Historic building

This is the main and oldest building, located in the Innere Stadt (the centre of Vienna), next to the Universitätsring. Here are the administration offices and the impressive library of the institution. Among the faculties that classes are taught in this building is the Faculty of Protestant Theology. In addition, a few metres from the historic building is the NIG (Neues Institutsgebäude) where the Faculty of Psychology and the Institute of Geography are located.

Campus of the University of Vienna

Located in the neighbourhood of Alservorstadt, in the Alsergrund district, this is the largest campus at UNI VIE. Among the departments and faculties found here are:

• Art History Department

• Institute of Eastern European History

• Institute of Media and Social Communication

• Educational Sciences

• Language Center

Juridicum

It is located in the main ring of Innere Stadt, in the centre of the Austrian capital. In this building are taught the classes of the Faculty of Law. It is the oldest and largest German-speaking law school.

Althangrund University Centre - “Universitätszentrum Althangrund”

Located north of the historic centre of Vienna, in the neighbourhood of Althangrund, you will be able to reach it in about 20 minutes by transport from the city centre. Here is the Geozentrum, in which classes from some of the faculties are taught, such as Pharmacy and Business.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the University of Vienna

These are some favourite neighbourhoods by students every year:

Josefstadt

This is Vienna's 8th district, and it's just a few minutes walk from the historical building of the Campus der Universität Wien and the other buildings that are in the centre of Vienna. Thanks to this, in Josefstadt you will find many affordable restaurants and cafeterias for students, as well as nightclubs and bars with live music.

Alservorstadt

This neighbourhood is ideal for those who are going to the campus of the University of Vienna, which is located right here and is also close to the historical building and other buildings, such as the Juridicum and the Geozentrum. It is a very lively neighbourhood, with cafés and restaurants where young people usually go, as well as several museums and places of interest to visit.

Innere Stadt

From the central district of Vienna, you will be able to quickly reach most faculties from the institution, both on foot and by public transport. In addition, here you will be close to the places to go out at night and to go out to eat with your friends.

Student residences near the University of Vienna

This institution does not have its student residence therefore, if you want to live in this type of accommodation, you have to opt for a private residence. There are residence halls located in different parts of the city, so you can surely find one that has a convenient location depending on the department of the university you go to.

Erasmus in the University of Vienna

We tell you some information that should be taken into account when making your mobility in this institution:

• Being a student at UNI VIE, you will have the possibility of obtaining the “Mensenpickerl”, a ticket with which you can purchase food at very affordable prices in the cafeterias of the institution.

• A great number of museums, theatres and other cultural sites offer discounts to students of the University of Vienna. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit places you are interested in during your stay!

FAQ about the University of Vienna