Housing/accommodation
When coming to Vienna as a student, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is about the type of accommodation where you will live. WU does not have its own residence halls or dorms, but we have compiled a list of recommended housing options in Vienna. Please do not underestimate the challenge of finding a place to live in Vienna. Start looking for accommodation as soon as possible.
Temporary accommodation
Maybe you will need to find temporary accommodation while deciding on a more permanent arrangement. Here is a useful link if you are looking for a hotel or hostel: www.wien.info/en/travel-info/hotels-accommodations.
Permanent accommodation
You can choose from a wide range of housing option:
Student dorms
Wihast Dormitories
Hirschengasse 23, 1060 Vienna
Telephone: +43-1-59706-6233
Fax: +43-1-59996-76
E-Mail: info@wihast.at
Website
We recommend applying for a room as soon as possible!
OeAD Housing Office
Ebendorferstraße 7, 1010 Vienna
Telephone: +43-1-53408-800
Fax: +43-1-53408-899
E-Mail: housing@oead.at
Website
We recommend applying for a room as soon as possible!
Dormitories Vienna of STUWO AG
Strozzigasse 6-8, 1080 Vienna
Telephone: +43-1-404 93-618
Fax: +43-1-404 93-678
E-Mail: bewerbung@stuwo.at
Website
We recommend applying for a room as soon as possible!
Sharing an apartment
Many students prefer to share an apartment with colleagues, thereby benefitting from lower costs for accommodation. The National Students' Union database at www.jobwohnen.at provides a good overview of rooms available in shared accommodation (information available in German only).
Renting an apartment
Please be aware that not many apartments are rented directly by the owner, which means that you should expect to pay a real estate agent's fee in the amount of 2-3 months' rent (not a deposit, just the agent's fee). In addition, most rental agreements require 2-3 months' rent as a deposit. Most apartments are rented out unfurnished; however, if the apartment is already equipped with furniture or appliances, you will probably have to pay an "Ablöse" (a one-off payment; the amount depends on the furnishings). The duration of the agreement is usually between one and five years.
You can find ads for apartments in Austrian newspapers, their websites and specialized portals (all available in German only):
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