Programmes & fields
Study architecture in Austria
Austria has a strong design heritage, TU Wien and the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna are flagship schools. Admission often requires portfolios and aptitude procedures, not just grades.
Last updated: 28 June 2026
Admission tips
Prepare a physical or digital portfolio matching each school's brief. Aptitude tests (Eignungsprüfung) are common. Start preparation months before deadlines.
Key dates & deadlines
- Winter application deadline (many public programmes)5 September
Confirm on each university portal, medicine and arts often close earlier.
- Summer application deadline (many public programmes)5 February
Not all programmes admit for summer semester.
- Recommended visa application window3–6 months before arrival
Apply after admission; embassy forwarding adds 6–12 weeks.