• World-Class Universities: Institutions like University of Vienna and TU Wien are highly ranked.
• Low Tuition Fees: Public universities charge as little as €363 per semester for EU students and around €1,500 per semester for non-EU students.
• Safe & High Quality of Life: Austria consistently ranks among the top countries for quality of life.
• Work Opportunities: Students can work part-time while studying and apply for a Red-White-Red Card after graduation.
• English-Taught Programs: Many master’s and Ph.D. programs are available in English.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

• High School Diploma (Equivalent to Austrian Matura)
• Proof of University Eligibility (Admission to a similar program in your home country)
• German Proficiency:
  • Most bachelor’s programs are in German, requiring B2 or C1 level (ÖSD, TestDaF, or Goethe-Zertifikat).
  • Some universities offer preparatory German courses.

Graduate (Master’s & Ph.D.)

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution
• English Proficiency (for English-taught programs):
  • IELTS 6.0-7.0 or TOEFL 80+
• German Proficiency (for German-taught programs)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letters of Recommendation

• Austrian Government Scholarships – Covers tuition, living expenses, and travel costs.
• Erasmus+ Program – For EU/EEA students.
• University-Specific Scholarships – Offered by University of Vienna, TU Wien, and JKU Linz.
• OeAD Scholarships – For students from developing countries.

• EU/EEA students: No work permit required.
• Non-EU students:
  • Allowed to work 20 hours per week with a work permit.
  • Internships available for international students.
• Post-Study Work Visa: Graduates can apply for a 12-month job-seeking visa and later a Red-White-Red Card for long-term work.

• Business & Management
• Engineering & Technology
• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Computer Science & IT
• Arts, Design & Music
• Environmental Sciences & Renewable Energy

Tuition Fees (per semester)

• Public Universities:
  • EU/EEA students: €363 – €726
  • Non-EU students: €1,500 – €2,500
• Private Universities: €5,000 – €25,000 per year

Living Expenses (per month)

• Vienna: €1,000 – €1,500
• Other Cities: €800 – €1,200
• Includes accommodation, food, transport, and personal expenses.

Health Insurance

• Mandatory for all students.
• Costs around €60 per month.

• Receive an Offer Letter from an Austrian university.
• Apply for a D Visa (if required) at the Austrian Embassy in your home country.
• Submit documents:
  • Passport
  • University admission letter
  • Proof of financial means (€12,000+ in bank account)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Accommodation proof
• Once in Austria, apply for a Student Residence Permit.

• Red-White-Red Card – After 2 years of working in Austria.
• Permanent Residency – After 5 years of legal residence.
• Austrian Citizenship – After 10 years (or 6 years in special cases).