Study Abroad | Salzburg

Housing

REsidence Hall

Housing will be in shared rooms in a residence hall with access to cooking facilities. The student residences are located throughout Salzburg, and they include:

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

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 centers 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 Abroad in Salzburg Director, Winter Quarter Program

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 Abroad in Salzburg Academic Director, Winter Quarter Program

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 Abroad 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 Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Austrian life. Typical activities may include: 

• Guided city tour
• Soccer or hockey match featuring Salzburg’s Red Bull Teams
• Pastry seminar
• Visit to the Salt Mines
• Farewell Dinner

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, both locally and in surrounding alpine regions. The world-class ski areas of Kitzbühel and St. Anton are within easy reach. Other excellent resorts are easily accessible for day trips