Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Paul
From: Iéseg
To: WU / business uni
2025 • Fall
it was near the station and kinda had it all like sport place, washing machine, was big, In default it would have to not be in the city center which help when…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
585
Where was it located?
in the 22nd but it was near the biggest metro line so it was good
How can someone find this place?
https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/vienna/
Would you recommend it?
it was near the station and kinda had it all like sport place, washing machine, was big, In default it would have to not be in the city center which help when going out at night
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
didn't went much but loco at WU
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
all the class are good just look up what they are about, difficulty and register quickly
Do you have some tips?
the campus is really nice and everithing is well explained during the presentation day
Best trips to do?
all the museums are really great can't go wrong with them
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
its cold due to the wind
Merel
From: Breda University of Applied Sciences
To: fh wien wkw
2025 • Fall
Yes, i recommend it. I would probably pick the same place, but i almost never see my roommates. If you don't speak German here, people don't talk to you, so i…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
492
Where was it located?
19th district, close to school
How can someone find this place?
https://www.home4students.at/
Would you recommend it?
Yes, i recommend it. I would probably pick the same place, but i almost never see my roommates. If you don't speak German here, people don't talk to you, so i had hoped for more fun roommates. But the accomodation and location is good!
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
O-klub, Travel Shack, Loco
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
German!! you really need it here. Creative Writing, PR, Cross-cultural management, international journalism
Do you have some tips?
the campus is big! but great, the only things missing is the lack of study spaces. the registration was through my home university and therefore easy. I would pick the same school again.
Best trips to do?
Vienna is very central in Europe, so people travel to everywhere. most people go to places in italy, Bratislava is a must!, slovenia, budapest. Most things you can travel with flixbus and is good price.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
if you go in the fall season, summer here is long! I packed a lot of winter clothes assuming Austria gets heavy winters, but nothing like that at all! you need to know that the Viennese aren't the most friendly
Tiffany
From: Ecole Centrale de Nantes
To: TU Wien
2025 • Full year
I take courses from the biomedical engineering master of TU Wien. I recommend to take the Biosensors ans signals class, though it is a little difficult, the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
635
Where was it located?
15th district, ~25 min from the center by public transports
How can someone find this place?
https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/
Would you recommend it?
I recommend it because the residence has many spots in Vienna and it is a good opportunity to meet other students, from different universities and origins. Water and electricty are included in the accommodation rent and there is cleaning service twice a month. The only disadvantage is that extra fees need to be paid if one wants to host a friend for the night.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The Erasmus Student Network often propose many events, every wednesday evening there is a karaoke party at loco bar. Many travel envents are proposed too, to Bratislava, Prague... Or also ski trips.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I take courses from the biomedical engineering master of TU Wien. I recommend to take the Biosensors ans signals class, though it is a little difficult, the lecturer makes the class very interesting. If one likes mechanics, one should take introduction to biomechanics class and transport phenomena in biological system (more related on fluid mechanics). I would recommend the class Biocompatible materials only if you are very interesting on the subject or if you have notions of material science, because the lectures can be difficult to follow. Personnally, I find the Biology class and Anatomy and Hislogy course interesting but there are so many things to learn by heart for the exams, I don't like this point. It feels more like medicine studies than engineering studies, for these two courses.
Do you have some tips?
TU Wien have many campus, one may need to take the public transport to go from one campus to another if the courses one follows belong to different faculties (my case). But the different campus are cool and well located, some are in beautiful buildings. Many events are organised by TU Wien to meet each other or to meet companies. As my home university is a partner of TU Wien, registration was not very difficult, but I needed to send a CV and a cover letter. Then, to get the student card, one needs to attend in person one orientations ession at TU Wien. Yes I would pick the same Uni again
Best trips to do?
For now, I have just walked around the center of Vienna without any preparation, and each time, I discover a new beautiful place or I face a beautiful builiding that I haven't noticed before :)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
You can go everywhere by public transport and I was told that taking the car is not so convenient, for parking namely. Also, it is better always to have cash with oneself.
Vienna is a very pleasant city, during christmas time, many christmas markets are there and it is really beautiful to see! There are many museums you can visit for free during the year, some others each first sunday of the month, here is a link to have all museums info: https://www.wien.gv.at/kultur/gratis-museum
Océane
From: University Strasbourg
To: Universität Wien
2025 • Fall
Gadeanus Sprachwissenschaft Unterrichte Einführungen sind auf jeden Fall sehr interessant, da die akademische Methodes hier sehr unterschiedlich als in…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
Stadlau (20 minutes from Uni)
How can someone find this place?
Wg gesucht
Would you recommend it?
yes, actually I wouldn't have find cheaper
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
ppl are really individualists here (in Germanistik), was trying unsuccesfully to get autrian friends, but there's A LOT events for erasmus students
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Gadeanus Sprachwissenschaft Unterrichte Einführungen sind auf jeden Fall sehr interessant, da die akademische Methodes hier sehr unterschiedlich als in Frankreich sind. Auch würde ich euch NICHT sagen, der Veranstaltungen von Frau Dr. Wozonig, sie ist sehr nett aber SEHR akademisch, was wirklich für Erasmus Studente anstrengend ist
Do you have some tips?
i hated the campus - no place for the students. Uni Wien is very criticable But registration was easy, the mobility coordinator is great
Best trips to do?
Visit Austria + Flixbus (Graz, Salzburg... Munich Germany. Bratislawa)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
really expensive, overrated but a great cultural offer (take the Bundesmuseen Card)
Have a great level of german...
Valentina
From: University of Zurich
To: University of Vienna
2025 • Fall
yes it wasnt complicated at all :) main building is really beautiful, but my building was really small :(..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
750
Where was it located?
OeAD, Auf der Schmelz, 35min to university by bus
How can someone find this place?
Website
Would you recommend it?
yes would recommend :) its not that expensive and the check-in and all other stuff is very easy.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
O-der Klub, Rapid Wien Match (soccer), Grelle Forelle,
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
had only special classes :)
Do you have some tips?
yes it wasnt complicated at all :) main building is really beautiful, but my building was really small :(
Best trips to do?
Budapest and Bratislava are very close
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
Cost of transport is really cheap, the people are very friendly
Quentin
From: Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
To: University of Vienna
2025 • Full year
Main building is very nice but faculty of business is mid. You can go on NIG 7th floor to study because it's chill and beautiful..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
Michaelerstrasse, 20min from university
How can someone find this place?
Akademikerhilfe Residence
Would you recommend it?
Yes, cheap, good quality, good location, students are nice
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Prater Dome and Loco Bar
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Welfare Economics is very hard the rest is cool (marketing, HR, IB...)
Do you have some tips?
Main building is very nice but faculty of business is mid. You can go on NIG 7th floor to study because it's chill and beautiful
Best trips to do?
Budapest, Prague, Bratislava
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
It's kind of expensive but very beautiful and very cold during winter
Clémence
From: IESEG
To: WU
2025 • Fall
Yes the campus is very big with a lot of accomodations (restaurants, super market..). I would definitly choose the same university because of its good ranking...
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
780
Where was it located?
30 from the uni
How can someone find this place?
https://www.thesocialhub.co/vienna/
Would you recommend it?
Yes I recommended it because there is a lot of advantages (gym, bike...). The shared kitchen allow us to meet people and make friends.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best club: Volksgarten Best place to drink: the wineyard
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Every class is good, the teaching level is very high.
Do you have some tips?
Yes the campus is very big with a lot of accomodations (restaurants, super market..). I would definitly choose the same university because of its good ranking.
Best trips to do?
Hallstatt, the town which inspired Frozen, at 4hours from Vienna in Austria.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Vienna?
At the begining of the semester, buy a transportation ticket for 70euros the semester. (only -26)
