Study in Austria: Courses, Tuition Fees and Visa Guide

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Study in Austria

Vienna, music and engineering in one of the world’s most liveable cities.

1partner institution
€1.5ktypical public tuition
Viennatop liveability rankings
Sept + Marmain intakes

Austria offers EU education at modest cost: public universities charge non-EU students around €1,500 a year, Vienna repeatedly ranks among the world’s most liveable cities, and the Alpine lifestyle comes free.

Why students choose Austria

  • Modest tuition: public universities charge non-EU students about €726 per semester (roughly €1,450 a year) in most fields.
  • Quality of life: Vienna’s transport, healthcare and safety consistently rank at the very top globally.
  • Music and arts heritage: for creative programmes, Austria’s conservatories and arts universities are world-famous.
  • Central Europe on a budget: the ÖBB student travel deals put Prague, Budapest, Munich and Ljubljana within weekend reach.

Popular programme areas

Engineering and Technical Sciences

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Music, Performing Arts and Design

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Business and International Management

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Computer Science

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Natural Sciences

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Tourism and Hospitality (applied universities)

English-taught options available at our partner institutions; we match the course to your profile and budget.

Tuition and living costs

Figures below are typical ranges for international students. Fees change often, so we confirm the current fee for your chosen programme and university at application.

Cost item Typical range
Tuition (per year) Public universities about €1,450 for non-EU students; private institutions and universities of applied sciences higher
Living costs roughly €950 to €1,300 a month including accommodation.

Intakes

Main intake: September/October (winter semester); summer semester starts in March with fewer open programmes.

The visa route from Nigeria

Residence permit for study route: after admission you apply for the Austrian residence permit (Studienverpflichtung) at the Austrian embassy, showing funds and accommodation. Processing can take weeks, so we start early.

A strong proof of funds and source of funds explanation is where most visa applications fail. That is exactly what our guide The Complete Guide To Prepare A Proof of Funds And Source of Funds Explanation Letter solves, and our team walks every client through it.

How we take you there

  1. 1. Profile review. We assess your academics, budget and goals and tell you honestly where Austria fits.
  2. 2. Course and university matching. You get a shortlist from our partner institutions with real fees and deadlines.
  3. 3. Application and admission. We prepare and submit your applications and track every offer.
  4. 4. Visa filing. Financial documentation, proof of funds, appointments and interview preparation, all handled.
  5. 5. Pre-departure. Accommodation guidance, flight planning and arrival support.

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