GoAustria study guides
In-depth guides on visas, tuition, English-taught programmes and Austria's top student cities, written for international applicants and updated for 2026.
Search programmesCountry guidesPlan your move to Austria: 77+ institutions, 2,000+ degree programmes, tuition from €726/semester, student residence permits, and English-taught options at master's level.
Read guide →Compare studying in Austria and Germany: tuition, living costs, language, visa processing, and which country fits your field and budget.
Read guide →What Austrian universities require: school leaving certificates, bachelor's recognition, language tests, deadlines for winter and summer semester.
Read guide →Find English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees at Austrian universities and Fachhochschulen. How to verify language requirements and apply without German.
Read guide →How to apply for medicine and dentistry in Austria: MedUni Wien, Graz, Innsbruck, admission tests, German requirements, and programme search.
Read guide →Engineering degrees at Austrian technical universities and Fachhochschulen. Computer science, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering pathways for international students.
Read guide →Computer science and AI programmes at Austrian universities. English-taught master's, tuition, and career outlook in Vienna and Graz tech hubs.
Read guide →Business, economics, and MBA programmes in Austria. WU Vienna, English-taught master's, and careers in finance and consulting.
Read guide →How to apply for a master's degree in Austria: deadlines, English-taught options, recognition of bachelor's degrees, and two-year programme structure.
Read guide →Bachelor's programmes in Austria: six-semester structure, German language expectations, and universities of applied sciences for practice-oriented degrees.
Read guide →Fachhochschulen (FH) offer practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degrees with internships. How FH differs from universities and top schools by city.
Read guide →Psychology degrees at Austrian universities: German-taught bachelor's, selective admission, and clinical pathway requirements.
Read guide →Architecture programmes at TU Wien and arts universities. Portfolio requirements, German language, and design-focused admissions.
Read guide →Universities that waive IELTS for English-taught programmes: prior English-medium degrees, MOI letters, TOEFL alternatives, and German-taught pathways.
Read guide →Doctoral research in Austria: uni doctoral schools, PhD vacancies, FWF funding, employment contracts, and English-language research programmes.
Read guide →Guide to studying in Vienna: major universities, English programmes, student life, and how to search degrees at Austria's largest student city.
Read guide →Graz is Austria's second-largest student city. TU Graz engineering, Karl-Franzens-Universität, FH Joanneum, and lower living costs than Vienna.
Read guide →Study at the University of Innsbruck and MCI in the Alps. Tourism, sports science, and international programmes in western Austria.
Read guide →Study in Linz at Johannes Kepler University, University of Art and Design Linz, and FH Upper Austria. Tech, design, and lower costs than Vienna.
Read guide →Study at Paris Lodron University Salzburg and FH Salzburg. Culture, tourism, music, and business programmes in Mozart's city.
Read guide →Step-by-step guide to the Austrian student residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierender): documents, financial proof, processing times, and embassy checklist for non-EU students.
Read guide →Can international students work in Austria? Hour limits, EU vs non-EU rules, typical student jobs, and balancing work with studies.
Read guide →Break down tuition (from €726/semester), rent, insurance, food, and transport. Realistic monthly budgets for Vienna, Graz, and Innsbruck for international students.
Read guide →Find scholarships and grants for studying in Austria: OeAD, Ernst Mach, Erasmus+, university awards, and grants.at database.
Read guide →Exact tuition for non-EU students at public universities (€726.72/semester), EU exemptions, private university fees, and what else you pay.
Read guide →Realistic monthly student budget in Vienna: accommodation, food, U-Bahn pass, insurance, and tips to reduce rent.
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