Study Abroad | Salzburg

Housing

REsidence Hall

For students who prefer a more independent living situation, the residence option is ideal. Housing will be in shared rooms in a residence hall with access to cooking facilities. The student residence will include:

• Double room shared with another AIFS student
• Shared bathroom
• Access to communal facilities including a kitchen and study room
• Residences located throughout Salzburg
• Kitchen supplies and bed linens
• Coin-operated laundry (laundry costs are the responsibility of the student)

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Salzburg.

Homestay

The best way to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Austria. Many students who choose this option consider it to be the most rewarding aspect of their time abroad. The homestay will be in shared rooms in a private home with access to cooking facilities. The homestay will include:

• Single or double room sharing with another AIFS student
• Shared bathroom and kitchen
• Homestays located throughout Salzburg
• Kitchen supplies and bed linens

City Facts

Geography

Salzburg is a city in central Austria, at the northern edge of the Alps. It has a population of approximately 158,000 people, which makes it the fourth-biggest city of Austria.

Culture

Home to Mozart and the Sound of Music, Salzburg is one of the most renowned and inspiring cities in Europe. It has an active classical and contemporary theater and music scene and hosts the famous Salzburg Festival.

Architecture

Salzburg has one of the best-preserved old town centre full of beautiful baroque architecture which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to Europe’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter Stiftskeller which was founded in 803 CE.

Site Staff

AIFS in Salzburg Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Katharina Edtmayer

Katharina is a native Austrian who grew up outside of Salzburg. She initially pursued a diploma in interior design before she started work for the world’s largest home furnishing company as a manager. She has lived and worked in Australia, Switzerland, and Vienna. Katharina loves to meet new people and is happy to host international experiences for others. She looks forward to welcoming you to Salzburg!

The Salzburg Director introduces you to the community and helps you with cultural and housing questions.

AIFS in Salzburg Academic Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Raphaela Behounek

Raphaela has worked as a teacher and tutor for English as a second language and knows the struggles of studying abroad and learning a foreign language from both a teacher and a student perspective. She initially joined AIFS as a lecturer for Literature and is excited to welcome students in Salzburg as Academic Director.

The Academic Director provides academic advice, handles communication within the GEC and with home Universities.

Cultural Activities

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known places which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Austrian life. Typical activities may include:

• Guided city tour
• Tour of 900-year-old Werfen Castle
• Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Water Fountains
• Soccer or hockey match featuring Salzburg’s Red Bull Teams
• Austrian cooking class
• Pastry seminar
• Mozart dinner concert
• Austrian Christmas Markets
• Dachstein Ice Caves or Hallstatt

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

Salzburg is the ideal location for students who love the outdoors. From Salzburg you can easily reach the mountains, meadows and lakes of the Austrian Alps. In the winter you can enjoy some of the finest downhill and cross-country skiing in the world. The world-class ski areas of Kitzbühel and St. Anton are within easy reach. Other excellent resorts are easily accessible for half-day or day trips. In warmer weather you can climb, hike, raft, sail or windsurf locally.

Immerse Yourself in the Language

Maximize your opportunities to develop your German language skills outside the classroom by taking part in a language exchange with a local. Students of any level can participate and as well as improving your German it’s a great way to make friends and learn firsthand about the Austrian way of life in a relaxed atmosphere.