The Home4students Stiftung (formerly: Österreichische Studentenförderungsstiftung) is one of the largest providers of student housing (term used in Austria) or student dormitories (term used in Germany) in Austria. The Home4students Stiftung is a non-profit provider of student accommodation in Austria.
Since September 2026, the organization has officially been known as the Home4students Stiftung.
Purpose
The aim of the foundation is to support students throughout Austria during their university education by providing affordable accommodation in close proximity to colleges and universities, with particular consideration given to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Currently, around 2.600 students from 96 nations have found accommodation in one of the 19 residences in Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Innsbruck and Salzburg.
History
On 6 May 1958, the Central Committee of the Austrian Students' Association (de: Österreichischen Hochschüler_innenschaft) decided to establish the Austrian Student Aid Foundation (dt. Österreichische Studentenförderungsstiftung). On July 9 1959, the foundation began its work with its first board meeting. At the time of its establishement, the foundation's assets consisted of a 99-year right of usufruct (unrestricted right of use subject to an obligation to maintain the properties) over the properties at Führichgasse 10, 1010 Vienna, and Döblinger Hauptstraße 55, 1190 Vienna. Both properties were owned by the Austrian Students' Association.
Since 1958, the number of residential units has been continuously expanded. There are now a total of 19 student residences throughout Austria (as of April 2026).
For several years, four residences across Austria operated as AllYouNeed Hotels during the summer months. A separate subsidiary was established for this purpose in 1980. The operation of the summer hotels was discontinued in 2022.
In 1980, another subsidiary, Studentenwohnungsservice Gesellschaft m.b.H. (SWS), was established to operate student apartments and shared accommodation. The Austrian Students' Union (ÖH) held a 40% stake in the company. Operations o SWS were discontinued in 2024, and the remaining apartments were integrated into the foundation.
In 2007, the brand name "home4students" was introduced. The current Home4students logo has been in use since September 2025. Since September 2026, the foundation has officially been known as Home4students Stiftung.
Organizational Structure
Home4students is a non-profit foundation established under the Federal Foundations and Funds Act (dt. Bundes-Stiftungs- und Fondsgesetz). This means that all income generated by the non-profit organization (NPO) is reinvested in its operations and thus benefits its residents. The foundation is independent and therefore finances its operations through the fees paid by its residents. Its operations are consequently neither supported nor subsidized by public or private entities. Home4students is also non-political and places great importance on independence in all respects.
The foundation is managed by two executive directors. Its supervisory body, pursuant to Section 21 of the Federal Foundations and Funds Act (BStFG), consists of a six-member supervisory board. In addition, a 15-member Board of Trustees oversees the affairs of Home4students. The members of the Board of Trustees mainly come from the university sector: eight members are nominated by the electoral groups standing in the elections to the Federal Representation of the Austrian Students' Union, three members are university professors, and four members are subject-matter experts from relevant fields.
Team
Home4students employs around 60 people across Austria. Through their work, they ensure the operation and provision of Home4students' services and contribute to the well-being of its residents.
Student Residences
There are a total of 19 Home4students dormitories with around 2.600 places across Austria. Of these, 11 student residences are located in Vienna with around 1.300 places; two in Graz with around 400 places; two in Klagenfurt with around 240 places; three in Innsbruck with around 560 places; and one in Salzburg with around 107 places.
The Home4students Höfergasse in Vienna is the smallest student residence in Austria with 12 places. The residence is exclusively available to female students.
Holdings
Dormitory Address Beds Duration p.A. Große Schiffgasse Große Schiffgasse 12, 1020 Vienna accommodation for 122 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Schäffergasse Schäffergasse 2, 1040 Vienna accommodation for 154 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Neudeggergasse Neudeggergasse 21, 1080 Vienna accommodation for 71 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Boltzmanngasse Boltzmanngasse 10, 1090 Vienna accommodation for 78 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Höfergasse Höfergasse 13, 1090 Vienna accommodation for 12 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Sensengasse Sensengasse 2b, 1090 Vienna accommodation for 201 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Erlachplatz Erlachplatz 5, 1100 Vienna accommodation for 86 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Döblinger Hauptstraße I Döblinger Hauptstraße 55, 1190 Vienna accommodation for 84 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Döblinger Hauptstraße II Döblinger Hauptstraße 55, 1190 Vienna accommodation for 65 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.)UllmannstraßeUllmannstraße 54, 1150 Viennaaccommodation for 388 students12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.)Pop Up Dorms - Seestadt AspernSonnenallee 105, 1220 Viennaaccommodation for 44 students12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Neutorgasse Neutorgasse 46, 8010 Graz accommodation for 291 students 10-month-dormitory (1.9.-30.6.) Leechgasse Leechgasse 1, 8010 Graz accommodation for 117 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Nautilusweg I Nautilusweg 11, 9020 Klagenfurt accommodation for 115 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Nautilusweg II Nautilusweg 11, 9020 Klagenfurt accommodation for 123 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Glockengasse Glockengasse 4b, 5020 Salzburg accommodation for 107 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.) Höttinger Au Höttinger Au 34, 6020 Innsbruck accommodation for 229 students 10-month-dormitory (1.9.-30.6.) Technikerstraße Techniker Straße 7, 6020 Innsbruck accommodation for 259 students 12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.)EUREGIO CampusEUREGIO Campus, 6020 Innsbruckaccommodation for 72 students12-month-dormitory (1.10.–31.8.)
References
External links Official Website of home4students - Austrian Student Aid Foundation