STUDY IN AUSTRIA - EUROPE
Austria, located at the heart of Europe by the beautiful and impressive Alps, has greatly contributed to enrich the European culture with renowned thinkers such as Sigmund Freud, Ludwig Wittgensteign or Franz Kafka, or musicians such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Austrian cities like Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, or Graz are ideal places to meet Austria's history, literature, philosophy and art.
In addition to its historical and cultural appeal, you would like to study in Austria because of the high quality of its universities and institutions of higher education, its low tuition fees or the possibility of learning one of the world's most important languages: German. No wonder Austria is one of Europe's most popular study destinations. Over 59000 international students chose to study in Austria in 2009.
Thus, it will not be out of sync if it is mentioned that Austria can be considered as one of the Mecca's of international standard higher education. This in spite of the fact that most of the curriculum is imparted in the German language, whether it is theoretical or study and research in Austria.
In addition, the following are some of the aspects that score highly when it comes to furthering one's education in Austria.
- Austrian institutions have set examples in many fields of study that have encouraged students to look at Austria as a favorite destination for further education.
- A broad spectrum of educational opportunities as also engineering study in Austria are available to students desirous of making Austria their preferred country to gain knowledge beyond academics.
- Most of the universities teaching applied sciences offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
- In addition to the above, there are diploma programs that are offered after the completion of the above.
- The overall cost of education in Austria is low because of many provisions by the government of Austria.
- Different universities have differing rules for waiver of fees or reimbursement which can be enquired with them on their site or with study in Austria consultant before applying.
- One of the unique features that is rarely seen in other countries is that Austrian education is unrestricted in access even to stateless people.
- Although most of the courses are taught in the German language, there are a few which are imparted in English.
- With such facilities and incentives, it will be difficult for students to resist Austria as a preferred destination for further studies.
- Study Guidance
Study Guidance
European Education Cost
- Non-EU students pay EUR 726.72 per semester and non-degree seeking students have to pay a tuition fee of EUR 363.36 per semester
To apply you need the following documents:
- Fully completed and signed application form for a residence permit for students
- Recent colour photograph, size between 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Valid Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid, Aufnahmebestatigung) of the university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) or other educational institution
- Proof of sufficient financial means to finance your stay: students up to 24 years of age have to prove that they have at least 481.75 euros per month, students of 24 years of age or older have to prove that they have at least 872.31 euros per month [as of 2015] - these amounts have to be proved for a maximum of 12 months - e.g. by means of a savings account or a bank account at a bank (the account has to be accessible from Austria) or a (declaration of guarantee) of a person living in Austria or proof of purchase of traveller's cheques for the necessary amount or a confirmation of the award of a scholarship/grant; if the costs for accommodation exceed 278.72 euros/month, you have to prove additional funds.
- Proof of accommodation in Austria: e.g. tenancy contract, assignment for the right of use of accommodation with private person (e.g. family member, flat share, friend, ...), accommodation contract of a student hall of residence, confirmation of the reservation of accommodation by the OeAD Housing Office.
- Proof of a health insurance ("travel health insurance") valid from entry to the beginning of your studies in Austria or to the beginning of your student insurance. The application for a student insurance with the Austrian national health insurance carrier (Gebietskrankenkasse) has to be proved upon request of the Austrian authority.
- Police record/certificate of good conduct (where available)