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On Travel & Accommodation
Do you provide accommodation in Vienna?
Yes, optional accommodation is available for an additional EUR 300. This fee includes housing in a student residence for the full three-week program, plus one additional free week before the summer university to make the most of your stay in Vienna. Please note that the student residence is within reach of the university with a 30 minutes travel by public transport. A ticket for the public transport system within Vienna during the summer university will be provided to AEMS students. Moving in is possible from July, 6. Moving out is until August, 3 at 9 am.
Is staying in the student residence mandatory?
No, staying in the residence is optional. If you already live in Vienna, you are welcome to attend the program while staying at your own accommodation.
Which guesthouse will students live in?
Students are accommodated in the guesthouse Campus Brigittenau, located in Brigittenauer Lände 224, 1200 Vienna and provided by our partners at WIHAST. You do NOT need to apply for a room, your accommodation during AEMS is organized by us.
Can you provide more information on the rooms?
Every student will have their own single room in a living community of 2-4 people in total: While having your own room, you will share the bathroom with the students in your living community. Beds are single beds. There is also a community kitchen that you will share with all other students living on the same floor.
When and where can I pick-up my key?
More details on when to move in, key pick-up etc. will be provided to AEMS students via mail at a later stage.
Will more information on what to bring etc. be provided?
Yes, we will provide more information on what to bring to all students moving into the guesthouse at a later stage.
Is the student residence located at the university campus?
In general, university campus sites are not very common in Austria. The student residence is within reach of the university with a 30 minutes travel by public transport. A ticket for the public transport system within Vienna during the summer university will be provided to AEMS students.
Where do I pick up my room key?
Details about picking up your room key will be provided after your successful enrollment in the program.
Is transport from the airport or train station provided?
No, transport is not included. But: A ticket for the public transport system within Vienna during the summer university will be provided to AEMS students. Further instructions regarding your accommodation and public transport ticket will be sent after your enrollment.
Do you provide funds for travel expenses?
Travel expenses are not included in the participation fee. Find here the list of included services.
However, we recommend checking grant opportunities provided by organizations like OeAD GmbH (e.g., CEEPUS, Erasmus, etc.).
Do I need a visa, and will you provide an invitation letter?
Visa requirements depend on your home country. Please check with the Austrian Embassy in your country of residence. Make an embassy appointment as early as possible. If you require a visa, we will support your application by providing an invitation letter after your successful enrollment in the program and payment of the participation fee. Please note that it is your obligation to take care of visa arrangements in time.