Study Abroad in Salzburg: Housing & Meals

Students select one of two options for housing before leaving the U.S. They can live in a residence hall or stay in an Austrian home (seldom in the center of town). AIFS makes every effort to accommodate students' choices. Housing stays open during vacation at no extra charge.

AIFS always arranges the best accommodation available for students. Changes in housing will be considered only in the event of health and safety issues.

Austrian Homestay

The homestay experience can be the most rewarding part of a student's time abroad. It is the best way to learn German, get involved in the culture and integrate into the local community. Patience, respect and an open mind are essential to success. Living in a homestay situation demands a great amount of flexibility on the part of the student. Students are paying guests in an Austrian home and are likely to be housed with a single woman or professional couple. Students are seldom housed with families with young children. Students usually have a double room, shared with another AIFS student, in an apartment or house, usually located outside the city center. In many homes, students have the use of only the bedroom, bathroom and limited use of the kitchen. Most private homes do not have Internet facilities. There is privacy for study, yet only a certain amount of contact with Austrian hosts. Homestays are limited and subject to availability.

Residence Hall

Students who choose to live in a residence hall stay in double rooms with a private bathroom, a direct phone line for incoming calls and a shared kitchen. AIFS students are placed in several residence halls throughout Salzburg, not all are centrally located. Students who wish to bring their own computers may connect to the Internet from their room for a small fee. Requests for Austrian or international room mates are subject to availability and the sole responsibility of the local residence hall directors.

Meals

All students receive an allowance towards the purchase of breakfast and lunch or dinner from Monday to Friday. This is a subsidy and will not cover the cost of meals in expensive restaurants. For lunch, students tend to gather at one of the University restaurants or nearby cafés.