{"id":177087,"date":"2026-01-22T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=177087"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T18:36:56","slug":"shared-flat-or-student-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/shared-flat-or-student-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared Flat or Student Accommodation? 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How to Make the Right Choice<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9xrbhl62-3572bc0b5ef7800d95b9f0cd952d7b8d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9xrbhl62-3572bc0b5ef7800d95b9f0cd952d7b8d{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9xrbhl62-3572bc0b5ef7800d95b9f0cd952d7b8d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktxspgd-46bd8b6eea3ad9001200a860ef0c9206 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Helene Ausserw\u00f6ger, 22.01.2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-9qv0jgmi-d9fc10551365e1e733d9b09dd66b6090 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9qv0jgmi-d9fc10551365e1e733d9b09dd66b6090\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-9qv0jgmi-d9fc10551365e1e733d9b09dd66b6090{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-9qv0jgmi-d9fc10551365e1e733d9b09dd66b6090{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9qv0jgmi-d9fc10551365e1e733d9b09dd66b6090 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktxqkw4-edb108b53382c24488019032f054fbec '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many students, starting university means a big change: new city, new university, new faces everywhere, and then the question of where to live. Those moving out of their parents\u2019 home often have to choose between a shared flat or student accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both options are usually cheaper than renting your own apartment and are popular forms of student housing in Austria, especially for first-year students. Still, everyday life in a shared flat can feel very different from living in a student dorm. So which option is the better fit? A closer look at shared flats vs. student dormitories helps you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkty2z0o-9f417580d9384541147512834f33737d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Table of Content:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Student Living Explained: Shared Flats &amp; Student Accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Living Explained: Shared Flats &amp; Student Accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation: A Direct Comparison\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation: A Direct Comparison<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Student Accommodation: Advantages and Possible Drawbacks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Accommodation: Advantages and Possible Drawbacks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Shared Flats: Advantages and Disadvantages in Everyday Student Life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Flats: Advantages and Disadvantages in Everyday Student Life<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Costs Should You Expect in Austria?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Costs Should You Expect in Austria?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Living in a STUWO Student Residence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a STUWO Student Residence<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Decision Guide: Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Suits You Best?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision Guide: Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Suits You Best?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#FAQs: Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs: Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-9oir3xgq-a80d66a03eda1f0ebd55128f39521817 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-177087'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-y1hxe5m-406487de32488e61fceda2d766030518\">\n.flex_column.av-y1hxe5m-406487de32488e61fceda2d766030518{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-y1hxe5m-406487de32488e61fceda2d766030518 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkty3e4d-3c5724e5b32cd99516d60310556f6941 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Student Living Explained: Shared Flats &amp; Student Accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Student Living Explained: Shared Flats &amp; Student Accommodation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a<\/span><b> shared flat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means sharing an apartment with other students. Rent, electricity, internet, and other household costs are split between everyone, and you organize contracts and bills together. The kitchen, bathroom, and living room are all shared spaces. How well this works really depends on who you live with. Sometimes it turns into real friendships. Other times it\u2019s simply a practical arrangement where everyone does their own thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>student dorm <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also offers plenty of community, but usually in a more structured way. Housing options can range from shared rooms and shared apartments to small private units with your own bathroom and kitchenette. Many things are taken care of for you: rent and utilities are clearly regulated and often bundled into an all-in rent. Moreover, there are shared kitchens, learning lounges, and common areas. Many dorms even come with extras like gyms, saunas, or other leisure facilities that make student life a bit more comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which option suits you better really depends on your expectations and your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-9ct7m76y-3052b00899e9e17811bf1b15da8739c9 hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9af2b92i-9736c2c147a4ac3fcac57597dbb94fe7\">\n.flex_column.av-9af2b92i-9736c2c147a4ac3fcac57597dbb94fe7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9af2b92i-9736c2c147a4ac3fcac57597dbb94fe7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkty3saf-b9120ad5b38b81616a06813215c527c4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation: A Direct Comparison\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Shared Flat vs. Student Accommodation: A Direct Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared flats and student accommodations both stand for communal living, but day-to-day life can feel very different. In a shared flat, a lot depends on your flatmates and how well you click. In a student dorm, it\u2019s less about who you live with and more about what the residence offers. To make the decision a bit easier, here\u2019s a clear comparison of the most important criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-93dcodpm-6fccfcba63aafeb8042ca59998b4f144 avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Criteria<\/b><\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Shared Flat<\/b><\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Student Accommodation<\/b><\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Monthly costs<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often varied (depending on usage &amp; billing)<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually fixed<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Utilities<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">separate<\/span> <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often included<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Organisation effort<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rather high (contracts, bills, coordination)<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low (most things already taken care of)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Planning security<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low to medium<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Community<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strongly depends on the flatshare<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">structured community &amp; shared spaces<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Privacy<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on flatshare<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on the offer (shared rooms to private studios)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Furnishing<\/b> <\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often partly furnished or empty<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually furnished<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Quiet study areas<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on flatshare<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often dedicated study &amp; quiet rooms<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Extras &amp; leisure<\/b><br \/>\n<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually none<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e.g. gyms, saunas or common areas<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Wi-Fi<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">separate<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often included<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'><b>Support &amp; services<\/b><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you handle it yourself (contacting landlord, etc.)<\/span><\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on-site support, e.g. management or maintenance<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Criteria'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Shared Flat'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'Student Accommodation'; } <\/style><\/p><\/div><div  class='hr av-2wnn9vmy-75dfcd7f778e92cc80a5e0904e749c79 hr-short  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2sav4ktm-79653b943a983e3e833d152b9ed8caa5\">\n.flex_column.av-2sav4ktm-79653b943a983e3e833d152b9ed8caa5{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2sav4ktm-79653b943a983e3e833d152b9ed8caa5 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktz1y02-4f7cb953a2c90be38200b1faeb6efe7c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Student Accommodation: Advantages and Possible Drawbacks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Student Accommodation: Advantages and Possible Drawbacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student dorm can make the start of university much easier, especially when everything is new and you don\u2019t want to organise every little detail yourself. Still, this type of housing isn\u2019t automatically the perfect fit for everyone. Taking a closer look at the pros and cons helps set realistic expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Student Dorm Pros<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Predictable costs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent is usually clearly defined, and utilities like electricity, heating and internet are often included. That makes budgeting a lot easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clear contracts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental agreements in student dorms are designed with students in mind. Terms and notice periods are transparent, without complicated fine print or long back-and-forth negotiations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low organisational effort: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compared to a shared flat, there\u2019s much less you need to handle yourself. Billing, repairs and general issues are usually managed directly by the student dorm administration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community without flatshare obligations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you live alongside other students, with access to common rooms and social activities but without the typical flatshare discussions about cleaning schedules, shared shopping or household funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Student Dorm Cons<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less room for personal touches: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rooms and apartments are usually furnished and can only be changed to a limited extent. Painting walls or drilling holes is often not allowed. If you love decorating freely and setting everything up your own way, this can feel restrictive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not always easy to get a spot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In popular student cities, dorm rooms are often taken quickly. Waiting lists are common, so it\u2019s worth starting your search early and applying in good time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-2n31gnje-58065712d552de082b91dd7b7bed863b hr-short  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2gqz93fu-4705302e1c1b6fd6d7f95cc6bae15175\">\n.flex_column.av-2gqz93fu-4705302e1c1b6fd6d7f95cc6bae15175{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2gqz93fu-4705302e1c1b6fd6d7f95cc6bae15175 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktz7ktw-b21d4939db4c5456e2eb2eba19380f17 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Shared Flats: Advantages and Disadvantages in Everyday Student Life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Shared Flats: Advantages and Disadvantages in Everyday Student Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A shared flat is, for many students, the first real step into independence. It offers plenty of freedom and room to shape your own everyday life, but it also comes with a few challenges. Whether a flatshare is the right fit for you depends a lot on your lifestyle and the people you live with. Here\u2019s a look at the pros and cons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Flatshare Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lots of flexibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared flats are usually less strictly regulated than other housing options. Contract terms, move-in and move-out dates or even how rooms are used can often be handled quite flexibly, especially if everyone communicates well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More freedom to personalise your space: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to a student dorm, flatshares usually give you much more freedom when it comes to furnishing. Swapping furniture, painting walls or adding your own decorations is often no big deal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choosing your flatmates yourself: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, you get a say in who you live with. That can make everyday life much easier and sometimes even turn flatmates into close friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Flatshare Cons:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potential for conflict<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Whenever several people live together, different habits and expectations come into play. Cleanliness, noise levels or visitors can quickly become issues if things aren\u2019t clearly discussed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Different lifestyles under one roof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Early birds meet night owls, exam phases clash with party moods &#8211; not every flatshare clicks automatically. Especially during stressful periods, living together can feel demanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unclear cost sharing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Utilities, groceries and shared expenses have to be organised and split fairly. Without clear agreements, this can quickly get confusing or cause tension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More organisation required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Handling contracts, finding new flatmates, sorting out bills or agreeing on household plans. In a flatshare, a lot of responsibility falls on you, which can take time and patience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-2djiclre-9e9d42b9ce107d2abb52f47c139e54a9 hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29zgd8q2-2fb95df6f0a19478f9d65cb55d356c8e\">\n.flex_column.av-29zgd8q2-2fb95df6f0a19478f9d65cb55d356c8e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-29zgd8q2-2fb95df6f0a19478f9d65cb55d356c8e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktz90dy-81325ec336941081b3673b5df6963511 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Costs Should You Expect in Austria?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Costs Should You Expect in Austria?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to student housing, it\u2019s not just about how much you pay, but also about how planable your monthly expenses are. Shared flats and student dormitories often differ less in the base rent than in how the costs are structured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Costs in a shared flat<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a shared flat, your monthly expenses are usually made up of several parts. Shared flat costs in Austria often include rent, utilities, internet and one-off payments such as furniture or buy-in fees. That means some months are cheaper, while others can suddenly be more expensive, for example when a utility bill arrives or someone moves out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a shared flat, it helps to expect a bit of variation in costs and to stay on top of things. How much you actually end up paying often comes down to everyday habits &#8211; how mindful everyone is about heating and electricity, how bills are handled, and whether costs are shared in a fair and transparent way within the flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Costs in a student accommodation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a student dorm, costs are usually much easier to keep track of. You often pay a flat-rate rent that already includes utilities and internet. That gives you more planning security and takes a lot of the financial organisation off your plate. Prices can vary depending on the type of room and facilities, but in most cases you know exactly what to expect each month, without surprise extra charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before deciding, it\u2019s worth doing a quick mental cost check: What\u2019s included in the rent? How much can monthly costs fluctuate? And are there any expenses that might come up later on? Asking yourself these questions makes it easier to find the housing option that really fits your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-22ig0esq-6a5e88d040caf6236f0137b33bda4bde hr-short  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-mktzv0fb-1dbd179609bab6fb74ae13f5551747de sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mktzv0fb-1dbd179609bab6fb74ae13f5551747de\">\n.flex_column.av-mktzv0fb-1dbd179609bab6fb74ae13f5551747de{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mktzv0fb-1dbd179609bab6fb74ae13f5551747de av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mku13824-70b4a5c67ba6a95bba3126f7d8b0f88f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mku13824-70b4a5c67ba6a95bba3126f7d8b0f88f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mku13824-70b4a5c67ba6a95bba3126f7d8b0f88f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mku13824-70b4a5c67ba6a95bba3126f7d8b0f88f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-177080 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-177080 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='STUWO_Linz_Zimmer'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mku14p71-01df1d995a0add76ef6ed86e4329fadf\">\n.flex_column.av-mku14p71-01df1d995a0add76ef6ed86e4329fadf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mku14p71-01df1d995a0add76ef6ed86e4329fadf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktzahu8-68409bcf8bbc3ab09b68c5131850a88f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Living in a STUWO Student Residence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Living in a STUWO Student Residence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in a student dorm with STUWO is all about arriving and starting to live. One of the biggest perks is the clear all-inclusive rent: utilities like electricity, heating, hot water, and even the ORF fee are already covered. You also don\u2019t have to worry too much about cleaning, as regular room cleaning is included. That leaves more headspace for uni, friends and everything else that comes with student life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another big plus: the free extras available in many STUWO residences. These include Wi-Fi throughout the building, communal spaces, fitness and wellness areas with saunas or steam baths, learning lounges, music practice rooms and even rooftop terraces. With several locations across Austria, STUWO residences are usually close to universities or very well connected by public transport.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mku13ig4-88cf408a5efda166dd2069e29ea2c106\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mku13ig4-88cf408a5efda166dd2069e29ea2c106 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mku13ig4-88cf408a5efda166dd2069e29ea2c106 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mku13ig4-88cf408a5efda166dd2069e29ea2c106 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-177080 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-177080 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='STUWO_Linz_Zimmer'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STUWO_Linz_Zimmer-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zmo1dt6-42eb01b7a7979eb5d892edb95153e7a2\">\n.flex_column.av-1zmo1dt6-42eb01b7a7979eb5d892edb95153e7a2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1zmo1dt6-42eb01b7a7979eb5d892edb95153e7a2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktzc0oq-d70b46b7cf07cb8cebbac16e573fa560 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving in is easy, too. Most rooms and apartments come fully furnished, so there\u2019s no need to organise furniture first. Depending on the location, you can choose between different living options, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Single apartments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with private bathroom, toilet and kitchenette<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shared flats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2- or 3-person flatshares) with shared kitchen, bathroom and toilet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Double or couple apartments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for two people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some locations, rooms with a balcony or terrace<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find detailed information about the different room options at STUWO <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/room-categories\/#kategorie-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What many students appreciate most, though, is the strong <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sense of community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Shared and party rooms make it easy to meet new people and quickly feel at home, especially if you\u2019re new to the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-in-student-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll find even more advantages and helpful tips for living in a student dorm!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-1whcj8ru-16f6770b4bf2e6a42524b9d02870bfe3 hr-short  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1s7nq02y-ab44bdaa1817ad52711bbddeb9e8e32c\">\n.flex_column.av-1s7nq02y-ab44bdaa1817ad52711bbddeb9e8e32c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1s7nq02y-ab44bdaa1817ad52711bbddeb9e8e32c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mku17m63-823b1ce3740c97b852e6202752a6f163 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Decision Guide: Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Suits You Best?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Decision Guide: Shared Flat or Student Accommodation: What Suits You Best?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, there\u2019s no right or wrong choice. Whether student housing or a shared flat suits you better depends on your lifestyle, budget and how much organisation you want to handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, picture this \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re a first-year student and new in town: e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verything feels unfamiliar and a bit overwhelming. A student accommodation, for example with <\/span><b>STUWO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers structure, clear routines and many chances to meet people quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re moving from abroad or from far away: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When language barriers, paperwork and logistics are already a challenge, a student dorm is often the more relaxed option. Clear contracts and fixed costs make settling in much easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You want maximum flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you like choosing your flatmates yourself, decorating freely and reacting spontaneously to changes, a shared flat might suit you better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You don\u2019t mind organising things: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts, bills, finding new flatmates and endless \u201clet\u2019s talk about it\u201d moments don\u2019t scare you off? Then shared flat life could be a good match.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The quick if\u2013then decision guide<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want fixed costs and planning security \u2192 <\/span><b>student accommodation<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new in the city and want to connect quickly \u2192 <\/span><b>student accommodation<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If flexibility matters most to you \u2192 <\/span><b>shared flat<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have time (and patience) for organisation \u2192 <\/span><b>shared flat<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters most is what works for you right now. Many students change their housing situation during their studies, from dorm to flatshare or the other way around. That\u2019s completely normal. The key thing is that your living situation supports your studies instead of adding extra stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-1m3gbcbu-672a21c1832cd65948f1a625d2ea10a0 hr-short  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1f5eup9m-b962e5f3ecb1aa40722718220fb75cde\">\n.flex_column.av-1f5eup9m-b962e5f3ecb1aa40722718220fb75cde{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1f5eup9m-b962e5f3ecb1aa40722718220fb75cde av_one_full  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mktzfglj-00e7864617b6857385733ee25040cf22 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQs: Shared Flat vs Student Accommodation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">FAQs: Shared Flat vs Student Accommodation<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mktzolb4-5ffbff61319cc66185e3952d81508755  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzgx6i-39bc8971cc9864f5144714555ca0a6a2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the advantages of a student dorm?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the advantages of a student dorm?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the advantages of a student dorm?\">What are the advantages of a student dorm?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed, easy-to-plan costs, clear contracts and very little organisational effort. Many dorms are furnished, located close to universities and offer common areas where it\u2019s easy to meet other students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzh9t2-bd6cb7ec4db9b85e1718f08c83c7da1d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the disadvantages of a shared flat?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the disadvantages of a shared flat?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the disadvantages of a shared flat?\">What are the disadvantages of a shared flat?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential conflicts due to different lifestyles, less predictable costs and a higher organisational effort when it comes to contracts, bills or finding new flatmates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzhtyk-1dd3ebfffc6890276b6edca3514fe03d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is it better to live in a student dorm or in a shared flat?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is it better to live in a student dorm or in a shared flat?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is it better to live in a student dorm or in a shared flat?\">Is it better to live in a student dorm or in a shared flat?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends very much on your personal situation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student dorm = structure, planning security and community.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared flat = maximum freedom and individuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzk24a-b661d23aa7b4617459351e2b2ab03eb2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the difference between a dorm and a shared flat?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the difference between a dorm and a shared flat?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the difference between a dorm and a shared flat?\">What is the difference between a dorm and a shared flat?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a dorm, many things are organised and included; in a shared flat, most things are handled by the residents themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzkjib-f81f3aa669b536cfb23a7e33e476b842'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is a shared flat really cheaper than a student dorm?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is a shared flat really cheaper than a student dorm?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is a shared flat really cheaper than a student dorm?\">Is a shared flat really cheaper than a student dorm?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. The base rent in a shared flat can be lower, but there are often additional or fluctuating costs. In a student dorm, many expenses are already included, which makes costs more plannable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzkxcy-7673afd80b6434c46beb3a4c600da833'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who is a student dorm best suited for?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who is a student dorm best suited for?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who is a student dorm best suited for?\">Who is a student dorm best suited for?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-year students, students who are new in the city, or anyone who doesn\u2019t want to spend much time on organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mktzlba4-cc45cc2a8f13cd908f5fd2c21e719ee2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can international students easily live in a student dorm?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can international students easily live in a student dorm?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can international students easily live in a student dorm?\">Can international students easily live in a student dorm?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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