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Studying in Vienna – between coffee house culture, top universities and quality of life
December 12, 2025
Vienna is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but also an excellent place to study. The Austrian capital boasts a unique combination of academic excellence, historical flair and a high quality of life. No wonder that tens of thousands of students from Austria and abroad choose to study in Vienna every year.
If you are thinking about studying in Vienna – or have already secured your place – you can find everything you need to know about studying in Vienna here: from universities and leisure activities to finding accommodation.
Why studying in Vienna is a good decision
Vienna has been voted the most liveable city in the world several times – and it shows: the city is safe, clean, green and well organized. For students, this means an environment that combines learning, living and networking in an ideal way.
5 good reasons to study in Vienna:
- Renowned universities & universities of applied sciences
- Wide range of courses – also in English
- High quality of life with a comparatively moderate cost of living
- Culture, events & culinary delights on a cosmopolitan level
- Perfect infrastructure and local transport
Universities in Vienna – where you can study
Vienna offers a wide range of excellent educational institutions, including:
- University of Vienna – oldest university in the German-speaking world, strong in humanities & social sciences
- Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) – Focus on engineering & natural sciences
- Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) – modern, international & renowned
- FH Campus Wien, FH Technikum Wien, BOKU, MedUni – for applied study programs, environment, technology, medicine & more
- Numerous art, music & private universities
The international orientation of many programs also makes Vienna attractive for Erasmus students and international first-year students.
Life & leisure: Studying with Viennese flair
Vienna offers you more than just lectures: The city is full of history, trendy districts, parks and coffee houses. You can sit in the library in the morning and stroll along the Danube Canal in the evening – or enjoy open-air cinema in the MuseumsQuartier.
Highlights for students:
- Learning locations: libraries, coworking spaces, green university meadows
- Coffee houses for hours of learning (or dreaming)
- Suitable for cycling & public transport with semester ticket
- Culture for all: concerts, exhibitions, nightlife
- Danube Island & Prater for sport, relaxation & festivals
Vienna is big – but never overwhelming. You quickly find your neighborhood, your people and your rhythm.
Living in Vienna – Relaxed studying with smartments student
For first-year students in particular, the question quickly arises: Where should I live?
Places in halls of residence are in demand, shared apartments are not always ideal – and private apartments are often expensive or hard to come by. If you simply want to move in, get started straight away and don’t want to worry about furniture or contracts, smartments student in Vienna is the perfect solution:
There are two smartments student houses in Vienna – in Heiligenstadt and at the main railway station.
What you can expect there:
- Fully furnished single apartments – with private bathroom, kitchenette & bed
- All-inclusive rent – electricity, internet & heating included
- Top locations: smartments student Wien Heiligenstadt: quiet, green, super connected & smartments student Wien Hauptbahnhof: central, modern, close to the station
- Living community: Study rooms, lounge, events, laundry room
- Easy online booking – choose your apartment online including floor & view direction
Conclusion: Studying in Vienna – a smart choice with style
Whether you have international career ambitions, are culturally curious or are simply looking for a place where you can combine studying and quality of life: Vienna offers you all that – and more.
And with a smartments student, you can start your new life relaxed and independent: living alone but being part of a community – the best of both worlds.
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