AUSTRIA
AUSTRIA
Austria is an attractive destination for international students thanks to its diverse higher education system, offering a broad spectrum of study programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels. The country’s universities combine a rich academic tradition with a growing international focus, with around 30% of students currently from abroad.
Capital
Vienna
Languages
German (official), with regional use of Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian
Size
83,879 square kilometres
Population size
Approximately 9 million (2025 estimate)
Living Costs
Moderate to high; living costs vary with city; Vienna ranked as moderately expensive but with high quality of life
Studying in Austria
Number of Institutions
- 23 public universities, including:
- 6 universities dedicated to the arts
- 3 medical universities
- 4 technical universities and technology-focused institutions
- 19 private universities and higher education institutions
- 21 universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen)
- 14 teacher education colleges (Pedagogical universities)
Key Universities
- University of Vienna (oldest and largest)
- Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien)
- University of Innsbruck
- Graz University of Technology
- Johannes Kepler University Linz
- Medical University of Vienna
Number of Degree Programmes
Hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across all fields
International Courses
Around 350 programmes taught in English
https://www.studienwahl.at/en
Tuition Fees
EU/EEA students: Low or no tuition (only ~€363/semester admin fee)
Non-EU students: ~€726 – €1,453 per semester
Scholarships
Numerous scholarships available via Austrian Government, universities, Erasmus+, and OeAD.
https://oead.at/en/to-austria/grants-and-scholarships
Application Procedures
Applications submitted directly to universities.
Deadlines: 5 September (winter semester), 5 February (summer semester).
Application and Admission Info
Visa and Permits
Non-EU/EEA students must apply for a student visa and residence permit.
Entry and Residence Information
Student Life
Austria offers high quality of life and affordable student housing.
- Housing: OeAD student housing and private rentals available
- Work Opportunities: Part-time work permitted (up to 20 hrs/week)
- Internships: Wide opportunities across engineering, IT, research, tourism
- Culture: Vibrant arts, music, and café culture; excellent public transport
Life After Studies
Graduates can apply for a 12-month job-seeking residence permit.
Austria offers strong job opportunities in engineering, IT, research, and tourism.
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