Accommodation
Finding accommodation in Linz is becoming increasingly difficult due to the rising number of students and only a slight increase in available housing. Be prepared to spend up to 3 months searching and sending inquiries.
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Student Dormitories:
Student Dormitories:
Linz Urfahr (4040 Linz) - Near JKU:
Linz Urfahr (4040 Linz) - Near JKU:
Johannes Kepler Heim (JKH)
Address: Altenberger Straße 74, 4040 Linz
jk-heim.at
Very close to the university, most Austrian students reside there; it's very quiet and near the countryside.WIST Barbara
Address: Johann-Wilhelm-Klein-Straße 70-72, 4040 Linz
wistooe.at/haus-barbara
Affordable housing next to campus, single rooms mean you share the kitchen and WC with the rest of the floor. Also has two buildings, one for rooms and one for unfurnished apartments; the furnished apartments option is also available.KHG Wohnheim Franz Jägerstätter
Address: Mengerstraße 23, 4040 Linz
dioezese-linz.at
Dorm with an international community focus, the closest to JKU, has a nice gym, sauna, and common areas and offers the best social experience out of all the dorms nearby JKU.Julius-Raab-Heim
Address: Julius-Raab-Straße 10, 4040 Linz
studentenwerk.at
The no. 1 dorm for exchange students and the biggest dorm in Linz, if you love to make a lot of friends and especially friends from different cultures and countries, it’s your best bet. Not too far away from campus
Evangelical Student Dormitory
Address: Julius-Raab-Straße 1-3, 4040 Linz
esh.jku.at
Community-focused dormitory near JKU, the closest to the lake and running/cycling track next to the river.Dormitory Akademikerhilfe — Pulvermühlstraße
Address: Pulvermühlstraße 41, 4040 Linz
akademikerhilfe.at
3 stops away from JKU.MILESTONE Linz BrucknerStudios
Address: Peuerbachstraße 28, 4040 Linz
milestone.net
Premium student apartments, modern facilities, co-living concept.KHG Dormitory Petrinum
Address: Petrinumstraße 12, 4040 Linz
dioezese-linz.at
Traditional dormitory on top of a hill with nice views of nature, be ready for some walking up and down the hill to reach the tram line on your way to JKU.
STUWO Linz
Address: Altenberger Straße 9, 4040 Linz
stuwo.at
The most expensive student dorm, has a modern design, nice fitness areas, and brand new facilities.
Central Linz (4020 Linz):
Central Linz (4020 Linz):
WIST Bruno
Address: Garnisonstraße 15, 4020 Linz
wistooe.at/haus-bruno
Central location, cooperative living model.Dr. Karl Grünner Haus
Address: Kaisergasse 33, 4020 Linz
ooe-heimbauverein.at
Central Linz, straightforward student housing..WIST Johanna
Address: Kaisergasse 31, 4020 Linz
wistooe.at/haus-johanna
Central location, cooperative living model.Kolpinghaus Linz
Address: Gesellenhausstraße 1-7, 4020 Linz
kolpinghaus.at
Central dormitory with a cafeteria.Europahaus
Address: Ziegeleistraße 19, 4020 Linz
ooe-heimbauverein.at
Modern dormitory with music and sports rooms, located on the hill of Froschberg.WIST Ernst
Address: Prunerstraße 3a, 4020 Linz
wistooe.at/haus-ernst
Central location, affordable housing.Notburga Haus
Address: Karl-Wiser-Straße 11, 4020 Linz
notburga-haus.com
Female-only student housing near the Anton Bruckner Music UniversityKHG Dormitory Salesianum
Address: Salesianumweg 5, 4020 Linz
dioezese-linz.at
Student housing near PH-Linz.Haus Froschberg 7
Address: Froschberg 7, 4020 Linz
ooe-heimbauverein.at
Quiet residential area, great views of Linz city.
Caritas Young Living
Address: Baumbachstraße 28, 4020 Linz
junges-wohnen.at
Housing for school and university students.
Hagenberg:
Hagenberg:
Student Dormitory Hagenberg
Address: Softwarepark 23, 4232 Hagenberg
studentenwerk.at
On-campus dormitory for FH Hagenberg students, walking distance to university buildings, only dorm in Hagenberg.
Alternative Housing Options — Apartments & WG (Shared Flats):
Alternative Housing Options — Apartments & WG (Shared Flats):
Major Real Estate Websites:
Major Real Estate Websites:
ImmobilienScout24
Austria's largest real estate platform with 70,000+ listings. Covers apartments, houses, and WG rooms across all regions.
Best for: Comprehensive search, verified listings, professional rentals.Willhaben
Austria's most popular virtual marketplace, also excellent for finding WG rooms and apartments from private landlords.
Best for: Direct contact with landlords, budget-friendly options, WG rooms.Immowelt
Second-largest real estate platform in Austria with extensive listings.
Best for: Alternative to Scout24, good apartment selection.Find My Home
Comprehensive real estate portal with thousands of apartments and houses.
Best for: Wide selection, user-friendly interface.Immmo.at
Austrian real estate platform with local focus.
Best for: Local listings, direct landlord contact.
Specialized Rental Platforms:
Specialized Rental Platforms:
Rentola.at
7,899+ rental properties with daily updates and direct landlord contacts.
Best for: Quick rental searches, direct communication.Tempoflat.at
Specializes in furnished apartments and temporary housing.
Best for: Short-term rentals, furnished apartments, international students.Immosuchmaschine.at
Real estate search engine aggregating listings from multiple sources.
Best for: Comparing prices across platforms.Sublet.com
International platform for sublets and temporary housing.
Best for: Short-term housing, subletting.
Student-Specific Resources:
Student-Specific Resources:
Facebook Groups:
“WG Linz” / “WG Zimmer Linz”: Local Facebook groups for shared apartment searches.
“Students Linz”: General student community with housing posts.
“JKU Housing”: JKU-specific housing exchange groups.
University Bulletin Boards:
JKU Campus: Physical and online bulletin boards with student housing offers.
FH Hagenberg: Campus housing boards for local rentals.
Can't find a dorm right away? Don't worry.
Can't find a dorm right away? Don't worry.
Sometimes dorms in Linz are fully booked, or you might not get a reply while you’re still abroad. Here's what you can do:
Hotel or hostel booking: If you need to show proof of accommodation for your visa, you can usually use a hotel or hostel booking. This can be a temporary solution until you find something long-term, but always double-check with your local embassy as rules can vary.
Visit dorms in person: Once you arrive in Linz, try to visit the dorms directly. It’s often easier to secure a spot when you’re already here.
Explore shared flats (WG): Many students find housing in shared apartments or private rentals. Being in Linz makes this search much simpler.
The key is not to panic; lots of students start with a short-term stay and then eventually move into longer-term housing.
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