University of Vienna
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HousingAnywhere
with accommodation for their students since 2015

• Founded in 1365

• Ranking: 155/900 - QS World universities 2017

• 94,000 students

• 28,000 international students

• 19 Faculties

• 41 study programs taught completely in the English language

• Has partnered with Housing Anywhere since October 2015

Campus Facilities

You have surely seen the Main Building of the University of Vienna on websites and perhaps even postcards, and marveled at its alluring qualities. It is the most attractive of all the university’s lovely buildings, with a library and hallways reminiscent of Harry Potter’s own Hogwarts.

When you’re looking for a place to relax between classes, there’s a beautiful, welcoming courtyard. While over 90% of the university’s students don’t have any classes at this building, all are welcome to study in the library and revel in its aesthetics.

When hunger calls, the Audimax Cafe offers snacks and coffee. There’s also the Votiv Cafe, which creates more substantial meals.

Before the new hospital was constructed in Vienna, the campus of the University of Vienna was the main hospital for the area. Due to its well-known appeal, you’ll find more than just students and staff on the university grounds, as that many locals even choose to idle away a Saturday afternoon on its well-kept grounds. Plus, there’s always a winter Christmas market that seems straight out of a fairytale with a small ferris wheel, along with summer picnics in the courtyard and days spent soaking up the sun in the garden. You can also expect to find restaurants, shops and the center area hosting the language courses for the university.

The main library of Uni Wien can get a little crowded, so if you require more peace and quiet, you can also opt for the smaller libraries located at the faculties, called Fachbibliothek.

The Physics and Chemistry departments are also actually housed in the same building. There are also convenient work and study spaces on the building’s first floor, with ample space for labs and classes.

Hailed as one of the most modern buildings on the entire campus, the Faculty of Informatics and the Department of Communications are very popular amongst the students of the university. Study space is situated along three entire floors, offering idyllic views of the French Institute or the well-manicured gardens. Expect small, well-equipped classrooms offering everything students need to excel.

However, the food offerings in this building consist of mainly snacks and drinks. Yet, restaurants and supermarkets are only a five-minute walk away.

The Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics is a functional building, offering inspiring views from the 12th floor events hall. Expect to find a cafeteria, areas for study and breathtaking views of the Danube River. You can also walk to the riverside in under five minutes, which is close to several bars, most serving happy hour specials to the university students. Plus, if you’d like a break from the cafeteria food, then the popular restaurant district, Schwedenplatz, is just ten minutes away. You’ll find supermarkets, fast food options and full-service restaurants to quell your hunger. You can learn even more about the area’s dining scene in our Vienna City Guide!

The Faculty of Law offers a wonderful place for soon-to-be lawyers, which is where you will assuredly spend most of your time when enrolling in any of the Law programs at the university. It does offer a convenient location in close proximity to the main building of the University of Vienna. You will also find restaurants, supermarkets and activities nearby.

It is often said that some international students can gain up to 10 kilos while indulging in Vienna’s tasty dishes. However, you can easily apply for courses at USI, the university’s popular sports institute. Plus, if you have an email account with any of the Austrian universities, then you can take its courses at a 50% discount! You can also look forward to a large variety of invigorating options, including yoga and martial arts, along with more unique courses like archery and trapeze training. However, keep in mind that classes fill up extremely quickly, so be sure to sign up early!

To learn even more about Vienna, be sure to check out our Vienna City Guide!

Courses

While you’ve probably heard that most universities offer courses to suit just about anyone, it has never been more true than in the case of the University of Vienna. In fact, there are over 180 programs of study offered. These diverse pursuits include 27 programs for teaching professions, 13 Doctoral programs, 103 Master’s courses and 56 Bachelor’s programs.

International Dimension

As mentioned previously, the University of Vienna offers a myriad of popular courses, which are primarily taught in German. However, many Master’s programs are also offered completely in the English language.

The University of Vienna is very popular with international students studying abroad, with over 25% of its students, totaling up to an average of 27,000, of other nationalities. Plus, the university sponsors over 1,000 outgoing students who are searching for exchange opportunities

The university also boasts a staff that is approximately 1/3 international. The University of Vienna is also proud to note over 70 well-established partnerships, including over 370 ERASMUS partners. It also possesses memberships in UNICA, EUA, ACUNS and AESE-UNINET.

There is so much more information available for incoming international students. Read on in our Vienna City Guide!

Getting Here

To have convenient access to the Main Building, it is suggested that you use either the tram or the underground, exiting at the Schottentor station.

Public transport:

Underground line U2: Schottentor station

Tram lines: 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 71 and D

City bus: 1A

When traveling from the main railway station: Take the underground line U1 in the direction of Leopoldau, exiting at the Karlsplatz station and transferring to underground line U2, where you will exit at the Schottentor station.

From the airport: Be sure to utilise the city’s planning tool to coordinate your journey from Wiener Linien.

Trains and Buses: To findall of the information that you will need to plan your journey by train or bus, check out the platform of ÖBB.

Car:

Parking spaces: Around the Main Building, parking spaces are generally difficult to find. However, your best option is the Votivparkgarage car park, which can be accessed along the Universitätsstrasse.

When you’re ready to learn more about getting around Vienna, travel like the locals by reading more in our informative Vienna City Guide!

Student Neighbourhoods

Favoriten, located in the 10th district, is one of the most popular neighbourhoods for students, especially due to its affordable rent for those on a budget. If you are also looking for a neighborhood that offers plenty of outdoor activities, along with convenient transportations options, be sure to consider the 21st and 22nd districts.

To get more of an impression about Vienna’s neighborhoods, let’s take a closer look from the perspective of a local in our fact-filled Vienna City Guide!

Common Housing Practices

Once you have decided to move to Vienna, you should begin exploring information about the many neighborhoods that are popular amongst students. This can take both time and money, even more so if you have your heart set on a particular locale.

Be sure to have money set aside for all aspects of housing, including the deposit, often called a Kaution, typically adding up to the total of two to three months of rent. Don’t forget to inquire into all that the price of rent does include, such as water, gas, electricity or Wi-Fi. If they are included, you will have to pay these costs additionally. Also negotiate the duration of the rental agreement, which can often be set for one semester or one calendar year.

Students have several options when it comes to housing in Vienna. You can choose between student dormitories, shared apartments or private rooms. Keep in mind that Vienna is a capital city, so expect the rent to be a little higher than other locales.

If you don’t want the often hectic lifestyle of living in a student dormitory, you can also opt to share a flat or apartment with just a few other like-minded students. Plus, this can be a great way to mingle with others and quickly make new friends.

To make finding a room in a shared apartment much easier, along with both faster and safer, Housing Anywhere can provide the information that you will need to be able to explore your options.

If you have even simply considered studying abroad, chances are that you may have already attended some of the events hosted by ESN. Stay engaged as much as possible, keeping up with them on Facebook and looking forward to their many events, parties, organized trips and weekly meetings.

You can also receive an ESN card, which comes with some wonderful discounts. And don’t forget to register for their ever popular Buddy System!

As an international student, you may also join the organization as a local team member, able to assist with organizing events right away. You can be involved in cooking for refugees, charity runs and much more. There is also the Eduk8 project, which is key in educating their members on many skills. Students may join these events, regardless of their university affiliation, as long as they register.

AIESEC is another well-known international non-profit student organization, helping to provide developmental help for its members and their leadership skills. They even go so far as to organize their own volunteer exchange programs. This means that you can potentially help in areas like marketing, sales and project management, which will also assist the organization. However, where AIESEC truly excels is its prestigious conferences, where you can network and take part in informative workshops.

IAESTE is yet another international student organization that works with students involved in technical and scientific studies, helping to prepare them for upcoming opportunities in their field. Members can help organize events or even assist with the exchange program. While it still offers fun events, IAESTE does specialize in offering professional assistance, even familiarizing its members with local companies within their course of study,

The events of ESN University of Vienna include:

• Poetry Slams

• Hiking with ESN

• Karaoke with ESN

To learn more about the events that ESN offers, just check out their events page.

Events in Vienna include:

• Jazz Festival

• Donauinselfest at the end of June

• Viennese "Wiesn", also known as Oktoberfest in the Prater

Be sure to discover even more exciting events by reading more in our Vienna City Guide, packed full of fun things to do while you’re studying abroad!