Cost of Studying in Austria?

• If you are a non-EU/EEA student, federal/public universities in Austria only charge about 726.72 Euros per semester for tuition fees plus 20.20 Euros per semester for student union membership fee “ÖH-Beitrag” and the student accident insurance fee.
• An exemption from paying tuition fees or a full/partial refund of the tuition fees is possible in special cases (e.g. for holders of certain scholarships, for participants in exchange programmes and university partnerships, for students from certain countries). Further information is available at the website of the university directly.
• Cost of Studying in Austria: The cost of living for students in Austria is approximately 800 Euros per month which covers accommodation, food, and personal expenses.
• The Austrian government grants a monthly scholarship instalment of 940 EUR or sometimes covers the accommodation costs – just for students who sleep in residence halls.

Universities in Austria

• University of Vienna
• Vienna University of Technology
• University of Innsbruck
• Graz University of Technology
• University of Klagenfurt

Student Life in Austria

The Austrian university system is extremely relaxed. With free education and no limit to the length of your degree, students tend to take their time. Public transportation, whether by train, bus or tram, is the most convenient and easiest way to travel in Austria. One metro or bus ticket for a single fare is around 2 EUR, while monthly transport passes cost between 30 – 50 EUR. You can also use your student card to get discounts. The social life in Austria is great. The culture and atmosphere is very distinct and vibrant, people go out to socialize, prioritizing having a great time with friends. 

Trivia:

One of the interesting facts about Austria is that the world’s most hated leader, Adolf Hitler, was actually Austrian