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6 reasons to study in Austria
Austrian universities are among the top 100 best universities, according to the QS World University Rankings
Applied education and modern programs. You can put your knowledge into practice while still studying
Modern universities and research centers
Total immersion in the language environment – acquire and/or improve your German language skills
International students can work for up to 20 hours a week. The average wage is €15 per hour
Austria is known for its affordable but highly prestigious education. The cost of education at state universities starts at €720 per year
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Areas of study
Popular disciplines among international students include:
- Law
- Psychology
- Tourism
- Economics & Business
- Medicine
Language requirements
German language skills are required for most degree programs. You will need to pass a German language proficiency exam (B2-C1 level) to be able to apply to a university in Austria. The following language certificates are accepted:
- Österreichisches Sprachdiplom – ÖSD Zertifikat
- Goethe Institut – Goethe Zertifikat
- telc Deutsch „C1 Hochschule”
- Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer StudienwerberInnen DSH2
- Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz DSD II
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF), minimum TDN 4 in all parts
- Language Center of the University of Vienna – Certificate confirming you have completed a course and passed an exam (level depends on your admission letter)
If you want to study at an Austrian university but don’t speak German, you need to, first, take preparatory language courses that last for no more than 4 semesters in Austria.
Living costs
Approximate living expenses in Austria are:
- Accommodation — €400
- Food — €250
- Education materials, cultural activities, and entertainment — €300
Total average expenses per month — €950
Scholarship options
Here are some examples of scholarships:
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions — for a PhD programs in any field; covers living, travel, and family expenses
- Junior Fellowships for Ph.D. candidates at the VALIE EXPORT Center, University of Art and Design Linz — for a PhD programs in creative subjects; the monthly payment is €1,200 per month
- Huawei scholarship for a dormitory place (ÖJAB — Jungarbeiterbewegung) — for any degree level in Sciences, Technology, Medicine, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Humanities, and Arts; covers accommodation costs in ÖJAB dormitories for 1 year in the following cities: Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Mödling, Eisenstadt, Krems, and Bad Gleichenberg
- DART – Doctoral Program in Accounting, Reporting, and Taxation — for a PhD programs in Economics; the monthly payment of €18,000 per year
- LL.M. Scholarship for LL.M. studies at the University of Vienna — for a master’s programs in Jurisprudence; covers all education costs
- CEU scholarships and tuition awards — for all degree levels in Social and Natural Sciences; covers all education costs
- Webster University Vienna Scholarships — for bachelor’s and master’s programs in Social and Natural Sciences; covers all education costs
Student visa procedures
To be eligible to apply for a student visa in Austria, you must:
- Be accepted to an Austrian educational institution
- Be proficient in German
- Have enough financial means to study and live in the country
Required supporting documents:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Statement of personal history
- Confirmation of financial means sufficient for life in Austria (minimum €10,000/year)
- Registration documents from an Austrian educational institution and proof of payment of €726/semester
- Motivation letter
- Medical insurance issued by a company accredited in Austria
Additional info:
- Students have the right to work while studying in Austria for no more than 10 hours a week
- If you want to receive permission to work for 20 hours a week, you’ll need to meet the requirements of immigration law
- After completing their degree studies, students have the right to extend their stay in Austria and get the right to work
Tuition fees
The average tuition fee at state universities is €720 per semester for international students. Programs in applied sciences are more expensive – around €727-7,500 per semester.
Private universities are more expensive. For non-EU citizens, tuition fee at private universities is around €3,000-23,000 per semester.
University application deadlines
Austrian universities usually accept applications in spring and summer: April-July (sometimes till September). However, dates may differ depending on the university. Some universities have several stages of the selection process – exams, interviews, auditions, etc.
The minimum period for preparing for admission to Austrian universities is 3 months, but it is better to start preparations 12-18 months in advance.
University application requirements
For Bachelor’s programs:
- National ID / passport
- An equivalent secondary school leaving certificate
- Transcripts of the past 2 years of studies
- German or English language proficiency tests
- Some programs have entrance exams
For Master’s programs:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree
- German or English language proficiency tests
- CV
- Letter of recommendation
- Some programs have entrance exams
What universities in Austria are the best for international students?
We have successfully helped our clients get admitted to the following universities:
- University of Vienna
- Vienna University of Technology
- University of Innsbruck
- Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
- Johannes Kepler University Linz
- University of Graz
- Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
- University of Salzburg
Deadlines for the 2023 intake 🗓
Spring intake – September
Fall intake – February/March
The visa application process in Austria is quite long, so it is highly recommended starting preparations 5-6 months before Austrian universities start accepting applications
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Daria (she/her) is a graduate of the Central European University in Austria, where she studied a Master’s program in Comparative History. She also has participated in a number of international conferences on History. Daria has extensive experience in helping students make their dreams come true and get admitted to universities in Austria.
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Stephania (she/her) is studying International Business at Vienna State University. She also has experience applying to German universities and got offers from all universities. Stephania speaks German at C1-level and has extensive experience in teaching.
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Jeanne
The client contacted us in April 2021. Applications to universities were submitted in May, and offers were received in mid-July.
Jeanne graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in Moscow with honors. The client confirmed her knowledge of English at the B2 level with IELTS 5.5 certificate.
Gain admission in Europe for a journalism, public relations or related in English-language program.
What was done
The student was offered to apply to Italy, where there is an opportunity to receive a regional scholarship with full or partial coverage. English-language programs were selected and packages of documents were submitted to 5 universities.
Result
A student entered the Università degli studi di Milano for the Public and Corporate Communication program with a DSU scholarship in the amount of 2113 €.
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Ilya
The client contacted us at the end of November last year, and received an offer at the end of January. The beginning of training in the fall of this year.
Incomplete bachelor’s degree, average score 4. Level of English C1-C2. He did not take part in volunteer programs, but participated with the team in various web / mobile hackathons. Winner of the hackathon in the Business Lab Platform case. Currently developing his own startup. Previously, he did not study abroad.
The purpose of education is immigration, studying at a master’s business program in Canada.
What was done
The student chose the Full Support service, which means that the expert advisor selected the most suitable programs, helped to collect documents, write motivation letters, and apply to universities.
Result
The student received an offer to study at Fanshawe college under the Business program in London, Ontario.
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Ravan
The client contacted us in early March 2021. University applications were submitted in late March, and the first offer was received as early as April.
Ravan was about to graduate from high school.
— GPA 4.5;
— C1 level in English;
— IELTS 7.0.”
Novruzlu had the following goals:
— to study in Austria or the Netherlands;
— to study in English, and it was a key factor in choosing a study program;
— to study Business Administration or Business Management.
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Result
The client got an offer from the University of Klagenfurt for a bachelor’s program in International Business & Economics. The program duration is 6 semesters, and the tuition fee is € 1453,44 per year.
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Sofia
The client contacted us in early April to get support in applying to universities in Europe and received her first offer already in June.
Sofia got her bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Management and had 1,5 years of work experience.
— GPA 7.83;
— B2 level in English;
— A2 level in German;
— IELTS 6.5.
— participated in the exchange program in Germany.
Sofia had the following goals:
— to study in a 1-year master’s program in a field similar to Logistics at a top university;
— to move to Germany and live there permanently.
What was done
The client initially considered applying to several countries — Germany, Italy, and France. Our advisor gave her recommendations on what country would suit her future aspirations best and made a selection of 1-year English-taught study programs within the field of her interest at top universities. The advisor also helped prepare all documents and submit them on time.
Result
The client received 2 offers from German universities and chose to study at the University of Dresden.
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