There are plenty of resources to help students find the right place to live while studying at ISTA.

On-Campus Housing

You can choose to live on campus in the ISTA-owned and -operated apartments (subject to availability). This is a great way to connect with the campus community outside of labs and classrooms.

Single students as well as couples and families are welcome to stay in one of our over 100 residences.

Eligibility

You are eligible to live with us if you are:

  • A PhD student who accepted our offer of admission
  • An intern who accepted our offer

If you have agreed to take our offer of admission as a PhD student or intern, the Graduate School will let you know how to reach out to the Apartments and Guesthouse team.

More about Housing at ISTA.

Off-Campus Housing

If you wish to live in Vienna or the Klosterneuburg area, there are lots of great neighborhoods to choose from.

Living in Vienna

Since 2019, Vienna has consistently ranked among the World’s Most Livable Cities, claiming the top spot in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 according to the Economist’s Global Livability Index.

Vienna’s excellent public transport network, the top-notch healthcare, low crime rate, quality housing and the variety of cultural and leisure activities were the main reasons why the capital city has been consistently ranked in the most livable cities list.

Vienna is divided in 23 districts (“Bezirke”) that wrap around the 1st district like a snail-shell. The 19th, 9th, and 20th districts are the closest districts to the ISTA shuttle bus which is located in Heiligenstadt on the U4 metro line and S40 and S45 S-bahn lines.

Look at the map of Vienna to help you decide.

Living in Klosterneuburg

Klosterneuburg is situated only 18 km from the city center of Vienna. Its location between the Danube and the rolling hills of the Vienna Woods with its vineyards, pastures and forests provides an excellent environment to learn and grow. The city offers a wide range of housing options, from individual and shared apartments to houses.

If you need help in your rental search, you can contact our Campus services.

Dining

No matter if you want a substantial meal, a snack to go, or traditional Austrian coffee and cake, you will find a suitable place to eat and drink on campus.

Our dining experiences include:

  • The cafeteria offers freshly cooked meals made of local, seasonal and well-balanced ingredients.
  • The Error Bar, our on-campus pub and cafe, serves a selection of sandwiches, snacks, pizzas along with a range of hot and cold beverages.
  • The VISTA science experience center, also features the VISTA Coffee Lab where you can enjoy fine coffee and homemade pastries from Caffe vom See, a local coffee roastery and coffee shop in Vienna
  • Other locations. Starbucks corner in the Central Building lobby on the ground floor, coffee kitchens in each building, vending machines.

There is also a Billa supermarket only a few steps away from campus. It provides you with everything you might need for your daily life.

More about Dining.

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