Housing in Vienna

Do you need housing in Vienna? Chances are, if you are coming from another country, you probably do. Because of this, the Student Affairs Coordinator at Webster University, Vienna is here to help you!

Your two options are:

Applying for Webster Housing

Finding your own Housing


Webster Housing

Let’s start by looking into Webster Housing: Webster University Vienna provides off-campus housing at a Studentenheim called “Donaufeld” in Vienna’s 21st District. * Donaufeld dorms are said to be comfortable as well as conveniently located approximately 35 minutes from the Webster campus by public transportation.

Each Room Includes:
2 Single Beds
2 Bedside Lamps
2 Desks
2 Closets
1 Refrigerator
Internet Connection
Bathroom/Shower
Telephone
Security Intercom
Pictures of the Rooms


* Please be aware that in some terms we may have more students than available rooms at Donaufeld. If we are not able to secure extra space at Donaufeld, you may be placed in a different housing facility. We will strive to provide a comparable facility, but the amenities may vary according to the location.

Aside from the facilities at Donaufeld Dorms Webster also offers limited premium housing options at Schuettaustrasse 64, in the 22nd district as of the Summer 2008 term. They are within walking distance to the campus.

There are single bedrooms in two bedroom apartments and double bedroom apartments in Schuettaustrasse. They are fully equipped; each bedroom is lockable and includes:

Each Room Includes:
1 Single bed including duvet and pillow
1 Bedside lamp
1 Desk with lamp and pin board
1 Closet
Internet Connection (unlimited)

The rest of the apartment is shared space with the flat mate and includes:
Fully equipped kitchen/dining area
Bathroom
WC
Cleaning supplies
Washing machine
Iron
Ironing board
Drying rack
Coat rack

Housing can only be reserved once a student has been admitted to Webster and has signed and returned their housing contract with proof of payment of the €500 deposit. The signed housing contract and proof of payment should be faxed to the attention of
Ms. Jutta Pedigo at: 0043 1 269 92 93 13.

The below listed rental fees are per person per term (i.e. per 8-week term, not per semester) which covers all utilities and amenities. Students must pay on campus directly to the Finance Office no later than the Friday of Week 3. An invoice will be distributed to students by their Resident Life Coordinator. Late charges will apply.

Donaufeld:
Double rooms only: €980

Schuettaustrasse 64:
Double rooms: €1,350
Single rooms: €1,550

Important Note: The deadlines for getting your contract and deposit in for

Finding your own Housing in Vienna

If our dorms are full, or you would prefer to look for accommodation on your own, we have compiled a list of recommended housing options in Vienna. 

Do not underestimate the process of finding an apartment in Vienna -- start informing yourself about the housing market early on, and come prepared to pay large deposits.  Not many apartments are privately rented, which means you should expect to pay a real estate agent's fee of 2-3 months' rent (not a deposit, just the agent's fee). 

In addition, most apartment contracts require 2-3 months' rent as a deposit.  In most cases you will also have to pay an "Ablöse" in order to buy furniture or appliances which are already in the apartment (amount varies depending on what is furnished).

For more information about finding your own housing in Vienna:

Virtual Vienna – a website specifically for English-speaking expats in Vienna.  This is the first place you should look for information on housing rates, neighborhoods, listings, etc.  Specific pages of interest include:
Virtual Vienna Classifieds
Virtual Vienna Rental Terms Dictionary 
Virtual Vienna Housing Links

BAG Consulting GmbH disposes of various types of apartments in Vienna. If you are intereseted to find out more you must contact them directly at:
BAG Consulting GmbH
Mobil: +43(0)664 3400 220
Tel Büro Wien: +43(1) 310 18 08
Fax Büro Wien: +43(1) 310 18 08 100
Zentrale:
Tel + Fax: +43(0)2246 28409
http://www.bag.co.at/
mail: office@bag.co.at

Webster is not affiliated with BAG Consulting GmbH, nor responsible for students reserving housing with BAG Consulting GmbH.

ARWAG Wohnen & Arbeiten
Many of our students have found accommodation in the building “Hochhaus Neue Donau” for the duration of their studies. These are private apartments. As with SEG, Webster is not affiliated with ARWAG or responsible for students reserving housing there. For more information please contact: ARWAG Holding AG - Tel. + 43 1 797 00-0.

Odyssey
Odyssey is an accommodation and travel agency that will help you find rooms or apartments in private homes for a stay of three days or up to one year. The agency charges 25-150% commission + 20% VAT from the first month’s rent depending on the length of the contract. Tel. + 43 1 402 60 61 or Fax: ext. 11

Apartment Keeper Association of Vienna
All apartments and accommodations you find on this site are visited, controlled and categorized by authorized officials. They are all classified properties under the criteria of the Federal Association of the Apartment Keeper Organizations in Austria

Hotels - A comprehensive listing of hotels, pensions, youth hostels and camping facilities is available from the Central Information Office in the Opern Passage (the underground pass to Kärtnerstrasse on the Opera side) or check www.info.wien.at.

The Immigration Endowment Fond
was founded in Vienna, Austria by the Socialist Party in 1972. The goal of this fond is to help immigrants facilitate their move to Austria and settle down without the additional bureaucracy. The fond is proud to be able to offer over 2600 furnished apartments in all of Vienna’s districts.

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www.vienna.apartments.at

www.apartment.at

www.ferienwohnung.com

www.appartmenthouse.com

www.oeh.ac.at/wohnen/studentinnenheime/wien/

Webster University Vienna, Berchtoldgasse 1, A-1220 Vienna, Austria
Telephone +43 1 269 9293 0 - Fax +43 1 269 9293 13