Live and study affordably
Leoben combines affordable housing, short distances and a high quality of life, thus offering you ideal conditions for a successful and carefree period of study.
Living in Leoben
Living in Leoben – central and affordable, the perfect combination
Whether you’re looking for a stylish flat right in the heart of the city, want to be part of a lively flatshare, or prefer the comfort of a modern and well-connected hall of residence, Leoben offers the perfect housing option for every taste.
And all that at prices that are hard to beat anywhere else in Austria!
While the average student room in Austria costs €500 per month (source: AK Vienna, ÖH: Student Housing), in Leoben you can live in a student dorm room from as little as €350 and in your own flat or studio apartment from €450.
Top-quality rooms in the highest price range are available in Leoben for under €500, and often even under €400, thanks to the city’s affordable housing.
To make your start in Leoben as smooth as possible, the city has a special surprise in store: students of the Technical University of Leoben who register their main residence in Leoben for the first time receive a generous grant of €250 in LE vouchers. In every subsequent year, students who can prove their main residence in Leoben as of 1 November will receive an additional €100 in LE vouchers.
Life in Leoben
Food and Shopping
Leoben is home to the LCS shopping centre, which really has just about everything you might need. For a town of its size, Leoben also offers a surprisingly wide variety of cuisines – Austrian, Chinese, Thai, Spanish, Italian, modern, traditional, and of course, kebab.
Grab your evening wine spritzer in Leoben for just €3.50! Everything close. Everything within reach. Everything in Leoben.
In Leoben, you don’t need a car – everything is just a short walk away. Whether you’re heading to a lecture, back to your hall, or out for an after-class drink, in Leoben everything is within easy walking distance.