Study Abroad in Salzburg: Housing & Meals

Select one of two housing options – a residence hall with other students or an Austrian homestay with a local family. Housing selection must be made prior to leaving the U.S. AIFS makes every effort to accommodate students’ choices. Housing stays open during vacation at no extra charge.

Austrian Homestay

Many students consider the homestay experience the most rewarding part of their time abroad. It is the best way to learn German, get involved in the culture and integrate into the local community. Living in a homestay situation demands a great amount of flexibility on the part of the student. Patience, respect and an open mind are essential to success. Living in a homestay, you will be a paying guest 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. Typically, you will have a double room, sharing with another AIFS student in an apartment or house 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

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

Meals

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