Study destination
Study in Austria
Central European quality of life with strong public universities and moderate tuition.
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- Universities
- 70+
- Tuition per year
- €1.5k to 20k
- Post study work
- Up to 12 months
- Intakes
- Winter, Summer
Austria offers well regarded public universities, a very high quality of life and a central location in Europe, with moderate tuition fees for international students.
Why here
Why study in Austria
Moderate public tuition
Public university fees for international students are moderate compared with many western European destinations.
High quality of life
Austrian cities consistently rank among the most liveable in the world, with excellent public transport and safety.
Strong research and music tradition
Austria has a deep tradition in research, engineering and the performing arts.
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Costs, intakes and requirements
Public universities typically charge around EUR 1,500 a year for non EU students, while private universities can charge up to about EUR 20,000. Budget roughly EUR 950 to EUR 1,200 a month for living costs.
The OeAD scholarships and the Ernst Mach Grant support international students in Austria, alongside university specific awards.
Winter intake: October. Summer intake: March
An overall band score of 6.0 to 6.5 is typically required for English taught programmes.
A PTE Academic score of around 59 to 64 is generally accepted as an alternative to IELTS.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living costs is a standard requirement for the student residence permit.
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Not for English taught programmes, though German helps with daily life, part time work and some administration.
Yes, student residence permit holders can generally work a limited number of hours a week alongside their studies.
Living costs are moderate to high, so we recommend budgeting carefully and looking into scholarships and part time work.
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