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Studying in Austria

Very low fees and a high quality of life

EuropeLow budget2 universitiesPost-graduation work rights

At Austrian public universities the semester fee is a few hundred euros. Vienna consistently ranks at the top of quality-of-life lists. German dominates at bachelor's level.

Who is it for?

  • •German speakers or learners
  • •Those targeting music and the arts
  • •Those who want low fees plus high quality of life

Watch out for

  • •German C1 is required in most bachelor's programs
  • •MedAT is highly competitive

Strong fields

Music & performing artsMedicineMechanical engineeringEconomicsArchitecture

Education system

Degree lengthBachelor's 3 years
Grading1 (best) – 5
Academic calendarOctober and March intakes

Application system

PlatformDirect to the university
DocumentsDiploma equivalence, German certificate, University placement certificate
DeadlinesFebruary–September

Exam requirements

Academic examsEntrance exams in some fields (MedAT for medicine)
EnglishIELTS 6.5 for English programs; German C1

Costs

TuitionNon-EU €1,500 / year
Living costs900–1,200 € / month
Annual total12,000–16,000 € per year

Scholarships

  • •OeAD scholarships
  • •Ernst Mach Grant

Visa & work rights

Student visaStudent residence permit
Working while studying20 hours per week
After graduation12-month job-seeking permit

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