Public universities offer a clearly published semester fee for many non-EU students. Applied-science and private institutions set their own charges.
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STUDY IN EUROPE
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Study in Austria
Public university pathways, technical research and creative study in cities shaped by music, history and the Alps.
Undergraduate tuition
€1,453.44
public regulated fee / year · EUR
Public-system rate
Current public-university rate available in October 2026; 2 semesters per academic year
Postgraduate tuition
€1,453.44
public regulated fee / year · EUR
Public-system rate
Current public-university rate available in October 2026; 2 semesters per academic year
Living budget / month
€1,300
Reference budget · see conditions below
Why students choose Austria
Engineering, science and economics sit alongside architecture, music and arts. Compare the teaching approach as well as the institution.
English-taught options are especially useful at postgraduate level. German opens a wider undergraduate choice and helps with everyday life and employment.
Explore strengths in
Engineering
Technology
Business
Design
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Mechanical engineering
- Computer science
- Business & economics
- Architecture
- Life sciences
- Music & performing arts
Postgraduate courses
- Data science
- Electrical engineering
- International management
- Environmental science
- Economics
- Music & arts
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
University of Vienna
QS 2027 · =140 overallTU Wien
QS 2027 · =191 overallUniversity of Innsbruck
QS 2027 · 333 overallIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
The university calendar normally begins in October, with a summer semester from March. A semester start does not mean every degree accepts new students then: confirm the programme intake, entrance test and earlier international deadline.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
Public-system rate
Current public-university rate available in October 2026; 2 semesters per academic year
Public-system rate
Current public-university rate available in October 2026; 2 semesters per academic year
What these tuition figures coverMany non-EU students at Austrian public universities pay EUR 726.72 per semester, equivalent to EUR 1,453.44 for two semesters. This is a public-university rate for both bachelor’s and master’s study, rather than an average across all Austrian institutions. Exemptions depend on status. The compulsory student-union and accident-insurance charge is EUR 26.20 per semester; applied-science, private and continuing-education programmes set different tuition fees.
OeAD’s current monthly average is about EUR 1,300, based on the 2025 student social survey (IHS 2026). This is a planning reference, not a rent quote or a visa funding calculation. Vienna and private accommodation can cost more.
Part-time work & careers
Up to 20 hours / week with a permit
Non-EU students generally need their employer to obtain an AMS employment permit. Work of up to 20 hours weekly can be authorised without a labour-market test, but the job must not obstruct studies. Student residence by itself is not permission to begin a job.
After your degree
Eligible graduates holding a Student residence permit can seek a 12-month extension to look for suitable employment or establish a business. Continued residence and a later work route require the relevant conditions and an application.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Vienna
A broad university choice, research institutes and cultural life; compare housing costs early.
Graz
A university city with technical study, design and engineering connections.
Innsbruck
An Alpine university setting with science, economics and access to outdoor life.