Grounded in Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the program attracts more undergraduate Theology majors than any other Catholic university or college in the country. The fall of 1991 marked the inauguration of our campus in Gaming, Austria. Students study and live in a restored medieval monastery, nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Austrian Alps. A special four-day class schedule offers them the opportunity to encounter the historical venues of Prague, Rome, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, and St. Petersburg and to meet fellow students from all over Europe. Franciscan University of Steubenville's unique household system also extends to our Austrian Campus.
Households are groups of five to twenty-five students who share, support, and pray with one another.
They are the nucleus of Catholic, Christian living and encourage the concrete expression of faith. Households, fraternities, and sororities are active in the local community, participating in a wide variety of service projects. With great celebration the Finnegan Fieldhouse opened its doors for athletic use in October 1992. Two full-sized basketball courts, two racquetball courts, a weight room, an exercise room, an aerobics room, and fully equipped locker rooms facilitate physical development, an important complement to academic and spiritual pursuits. The Fieldhouse, with a seating capacity of over 2,000, also offers an indoor site to hold special events such as graduation and liturgical ceremonies.