For many students, graduating from high school marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter: university. At the same time, this often means moving to a new city. If you are planning to study in Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Innsbruck or Salzburg, you will be asking you the following: shared apartment, private flat or student residence? Here are five great reasons why living in a student residence is an excellent choice and which benefits will be waiting at Home4students.
1 Predictable costs
Especially at the start of your studies, budgeting is really important. One of the biggest advantages of living in a student dorm is that your monthly accomodation fee already covers all essential utilities, including heating, hot water, electricity, and Wi-Fi. That means you will know exactly what your monthly expenses are from day one, with no unexpected bills or additional costs. Compared to renting your own flat, this gives you greater financial security and makes it much easier to plan your student budget.
2 New friendships
Starting university often means moving to a new city and meeting new people. If you don't know anyone yet, a student residence is the perfect place to build connections from the very beginning. Shared kitchens, study areas or dorm parties provide plenty of possibilities to meet fellow dorm mates and make new friends. Before you know it, your new residence will feel like home.
3 Quick and easy move-in
Moving into your first home away from home doesn't have to be stressful. Most student residence rooms come fully furnished and are ready for you to move in right away. That means you can save both time and money, as there is no need to buy, transport, and assemble furniture. Simply unpack your bags, settle in, and get ready for your first day at uni!
4 No administrative barriers
Renting your first own apartment often comes with a long list of administrative tasks. Setting up electricity, comparing different internet service providers and signing multiple contracts can be time-consuming and stressful. In a student dorm, all of these essentials are already taken care of, as utilities are included in your monthly accomodation fee. That means less paperwork, fewer contracts, and more time to focus on your studies and enjoy student life.
5 Skills for life
Moving away from home is a major step towards independence. Living in a student residence helps you develop valuable life skills as you learn to manage your daily routine and take responsibiity for yourself. At the same time, you'll share your living environment with students from different backgrounds and cultures. Learning to communicate, show consideration, and respect others is part of everyday life in a student residence. These experiences will benefit you long after your university years are over.
Additional benefits at Home4students
Beyond the many advantages of living in a student residence, we at Home4students offer a range of additional services to make your university experience even better.
Free of charge and non-binding
While some student dorm providers charge a registration fee, registering with Home4students is completely free and non binding. You can sign up without any risk and keep all your housing options open. If you decide to choose different accomotation, you won't pay a thing.
Central locations close to campus
Living closely to your university saves valuable time and makes everday life much easier. Many Home4students residences are located within easy reach of universities and universities of applied sciences, with excellent public transportation to help you get around the city.
Our tip: Use our distancefinder to see how quickly you can get from your preferred Home4students residence to your university.
Common Areas for studying, sports and free-time
Our student dorms offer much more than just a room. Depending on the location, various communal areas are available and already included in your monthly accommodation fee. These include shared kitchens, study rooms, music rooms, party and fitness rooms as well as outdoor areas with facilities such as table tennis and BBQ areas. You can find out which amenities are available at your preferred residence on the respective residence page.
Technical support
Even if something doesn't work as expected, you won't be left on your own. Whether it's a broken light or a blocked drain, technical issues can be reported quickly and easily. Our maintenance teams take care of necessary repairs as soon as possible. In addition to technical support, the regular cleaning of sanitary and communal areas is already included in your monthly accommodation fee.
A new home for your studies should offer more than just a place to sleep. It should be a place where you feel comfortable, meet new people, and organize your everyday life with ease. For many students, a Home4students residence is the perfect choice.
Insider tip: Demand for student accommodation is very high every year, so we recommend registering for a room as early as possible. Ideally, you should register with us 6 to 12 months before your desired move-in date. This increases your chances of dingin a suitable room at your preferred location in time and allows you to start your studies with less stress.