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Study in Austria

The complete path for international students: how to apply, documents, the student visa, real costs, scholarships and the best-value universities — in the order you'll need them.

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Your roadmap to studying in Austria

Read in order — each guide picks up where the last one ends.

1Study in Austria as an International Student: Complete 2027 GuideLow tuition at public universities, hundreds of English-taught master's programs and a clear student permit process. Here is the full journey, step by step, from official sources.Admissions · 6 min read
2How to Apply to Universities in Austria (2027/28 Step-by-Step Guide)Austria has no central portal: you apply directly to each university, often months earlier than Europeans. Here are the real non-EU windows and the steps, in order.Admissions · 6 min read
3Austria University Admission Requirements for International StudentsWhich certificates Austrian universities accept, whether there is a minimum GPA, which programs have entrance exams, and the country-specific rules that catch many South Asian applicants.Admissions · 6 min read
4Austria Student Visa: Requirements, Funds & Steps (2026/27 Guide)Non-EU students need the Residence Permit – Student, applied for in person before travel. Here is the 2026 checklist, the exact money you must show, fees, timing and embassy tips.Visa · 6 min read
5Austria Document Legalization, Apostille & Translation Guide (2026)Legalisation is the slowest part of applying to Austria. Learn which route your country needs, how sworn translations work, and the special rules for Pakistani and Afghan documents.Documents · 6 min read
6Cost of Studying in Austria for International Students (2026/27)Tuition at public universities is €726.72 per semester for non-EU students, and some pay nothing. Here is the full budget: fees, living costs, visa money and insurance, from official sources.Costs · 6 min read
7Scholarships in Austria for International Students (2027 Honest Guide)Full-degree scholarships in Austria are rare, and OeAD says so openly. Here is what non-EU students can realistically get: fee waivers, university awards, Erasmus Mundus and paid PhDs.Scholarships · 6 min read
8Studying in Austria: Pros and Cons for International Students (2026)Austria is one of Europe's best-value study destinations, but it is not easy. Here are the real advantages and the real difficulties, each backed by an official source.Student life · 6 min read
9English-Taught Programs in Austria: Where to Find Them (2027)Austria has hundreds of English-taught master's programs but few English bachelor's at public universities. Here is where to find them and the English scores each university asks for.Language · 6 min read
10Work in Austria While Studying and After Graduation (2026 Guide)Students can work up to 20 hours a week with an employment permit, then stay 12 months after graduating to find a job. Here are the rules and the permits you can switch to.Careers · 6 min read

Best-value universities

Top affordable universities in Austria

Low tuition for international students, strong programs taught in English — fees checked on each university's official site.

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University of Vienna: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027)

36 English-taught master's at a public-university price: €752.92 per semester for most non-EU students, and only €26.20 for citizens of countries like Afghanistan.

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TU Wien: Tuition, English Master's Programs & How to Apply (2027)

Engineering and computing in Vienna for €752.92 per semester, or €26.20 if your country is on the exemption list. Here is how TU Wien admission works for non-EU applicants.

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JKU Linz: Tuition, English Bachelor's & Master's Programs (2027)

One of the few Austrian public universities with English-taught bachelor's programs, a free online application and a public-university fee of €726.72 per semester.

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University of Innsbruck: Tuition, English Programs & Admission (2027)

21 English-taught master's in the Alps at €726.72 per semester, with automatic tuition exemption for least developed countries. But the non-EEA windows are early and short.

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TU Graz: Tuition, English Master's Programs & Deadlines (2027/28)

23 English-taught engineering and science master's in Graz at €726.72 per semester, plus company-funded scholarships. The selection window for 2027/28 closes on 15 December 2026.

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University of Klagenfurt: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027)

Six English-taught bachelor's and ten master's at a public-university price. The non-EU window for the summer semester 2027 is only one month: 1 to 30 November 2026.

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WU Vienna: Tuition, English Business Programs & Deadlines (2027/28)

A public business university in Vienna with English bachelor's and master's programs at €726.72 per semester. Priority deadline II for 2027/28 is 8 January 2027.

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University of Graz: Tuition, English Master's Programs & Deadlines (2027)

22 English-taught master's in Graz at €726.72 per semester. The non-EU window for the summer semester 2027 is short: 16 November to 14 December 2026.

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BOKU University Vienna: Tuition, English Master's & How to Apply (2027)

Agriculture, forestry, water, food and biotech master's in English in Vienna at €726.72 per semester, or €26.20 for Afghan citizens. Applications go by post.

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Montanuniversität Leoben: Tuition, English Programs & Deadlines (2027)

A small technical university for mining, materials, energy and circular economy, with English bachelor's and master's at €726.72 per semester and IELTS 6.0 entry.

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