Study in Austria
Low public tuition in the heart of Europe, with strong music, business and engineering schools.
What makes Austria worth considering
Austria offers German-speaking, EU-standard education at a fraction of Western European private costs. Public universities charge non-EU students a modest tuition fee per semester, and Vienna is regularly ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.
Low public tuition
Public universities charge non-EU students roughly €726 per semester — far below private European rates.
Vienna quality of life
Vienna consistently ranks at or near the top of global liveability rankings for students and professionals.
Music and arts excellence
World-leading conservatoires and arts academies with a centuries-old teaching tradition.
Central European location
Borders eight countries — ideal for internships, travel and conferences across the continent.
English master's growing
An expanding catalogue of English-taught master's, especially in business, engineering and life sciences.
Post-study stay
Graduates can apply for a 12-month residence permit to seek qualified employment.
Key facts
Popular courses
- University of Vienna
- TU Wien
- University of Innsbruck
- Graz University of Technology
- Johannes Kepler University Linz
- WU Vienna University of Economics
- University of Salzburg
- MCI Management Center Innsbruck
About Austria
Country facts
Austria sits in central Europe with about 9 million people and shares borders with eight countries. German is the official language. Vienna, the capital, is home to a large share of the country’s universities and to major international organisations including the UN and OPEC.
Higher education system
Austrian higher education runs across public universities, universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), private universities and university colleges of teacher education. Public universities focus on research-led degrees, while Fachhochschulen are vocational and include compulsory industry placements. All follow the Bologna bachelor–master–doctorate structure.
Admission requirements
- Recognised secondary or bachelor's qualification for the level applied for
- German B2/C1 for German-taught programmes, IELTS 6.5 for English-taught
- Proof of admission (Zulassungsbescheid) before the visa application
- Motivation letter and CV
- Proof of sufficient funds and health insurance
- Some programmes have entrance examinations
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