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Offers and discounts for students

1. As a student of the Academy, how can I visit museums free of charge?

Wiener Städtische supports a membership card for students of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna at the Society of Friends of Fine Arts (Gesellschaft der Freunde der bildenden Künste), which allows free admission to a wide range of museums.

The card is available from the Society of Friends of the Fine Arts (Gesellschaft der Freunde der bildenden Künste). Link: https://kunstfreunde.at/mitgliedschaft/

The offer is valid for the following museums:

  • Paintings Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Schillerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
  • Albertina, Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
  • Albertina Modern, Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna (reduced admission for GFK members: €6.00)
  • Albertina Klosterneuburg, An der Donau-Au 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg
  • Arnulf Rainer Museum, Josefsplatz 5, 2500 Baden
  • Belvedere 21, Schweizergarten, 1030 Vienna
  • Haus der Musik, Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Vienna
  • Heidi Horten Collection, Hanuschgasse 3, 1010 Vienna
  • Kunsthaus Graz, Lendkai 1, 8020 Graz
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum, Burgring 5, 1010 Vienna (discount: 50%)
  • Lentos Kunstmuseum, Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz
  • MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna
  • Museum der Moderne Salzburg Mönchsberg, Mönchsberg 32, 5020 Salzburg
  • Museum der Moderne Salzburg Rupertinum, Wiener Philharmoniker Gasse 9, 5020 Salzburg
  • Museum of Modern Art (MUMOK) in the Museumsquartier, 1070 Vienna
  • Museum Niederösterreich, Kulturbezirk 5, 3100 St. Pölten
  • Upper and Lower Belvedere, Rennweg 6A, 1030 Vienna (discount: 50%)
  • Sigmund Freud Museum, Berggasse 19, 1090 Vienna
  • Weltmuseum, Burgring, 1010 Vienna (discount: 50%)

2. As a student, am I entitled to discounts on public transport in Vienna?

With the Wiener Linien semester ticket, you can travel on the underground, buses, and trams at a reduced rate for an entire semester. The ticket can be purchased online or directly from Wiener Linien service centers. It is valid for students under the age of 26 who are studying in Vienna.

Link: https://www.wienerlinien.at/tickets/studierende

Please note: Unfortunately, the semester ticket for students will be cancelled in 2026, and from the summer semester of 2026, there will be a new annual youth ticket for everyone under the age of 26 for 300 euros.

3. Where can I do sports in Vienna at a reasonable price?

The University Sports Institute (USI) offers a wide range of affordable sports courses for students – from yoga to soccer to climbing. Online registration is possible at the beginning of each semester. The current course offerings can be found at the following link: musi.usi.at

4. Where can I buy a laptop or computer in Vienna at a reasonable price?

The u:book promotion allows students to buy computers, laptops, and accessories at reasonable prices. The promotion runs for a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. All information and offers can be found at the following link: ubook.at.

5. What discounts are available for students at art, cultural, and sporting events?

As a student in Vienna, you can save money on many things—from cultural events to technology, public transportation, sports courses, and many other activities. In addition to traditional student discounts, which often have an age limit at around 26, there are now more and more offers for people under 30, regardless of your student status.

It is best to check with the respective providers. It is usually worth asking or checking to see if there is a discount available!