Study in Austria

Located in the middle of Europe, the country shares its borders with 8 different countries, which makes it a great destination for anyone who wishes to have a holistic European experiment. The country also happens to offer the highest quality of living in all of Europe. While studying in Austria, you'll get plenty of opportunities to explore its scenic lakes, forests and mountains. Students in Austria are some of the least stressed in the world owing to their degree programs that have no upper-limit to how long you could take to complete your degree. Also, being part of the European Union, Universities in Austria charge meagre tuition fees that takes the bulk of the financial pressure off students' shoulders. Top universities in Austria include University of Vienna, University of Innsbruck, Graz University of Technology, etc.

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1) Why should you study in Austria?

The country is located in the heart of Europe and shares borders with eight different nations, making it an ideal location for anybody looking for a comprehensive European experience. In addition, the country has the greatest standard of life in all of Europe. Austrian students are among the least agitated in the world, thanks to their degree programs, which have no time limit on how long they might take to complete. Furthermore, because Austria is a member of the European Union, universities in Austria offer low tuition costs, which relieves students of the majority of the financial burden.

 

2)  What are the University Rankings in Austria like?

Austria may be a tiny country, but it is certainly not to be judged by its size. With state-of-the-art facilities and education, 8 of the universities in Austria are part of the QS World University Rankings 2022.

The top 3 include: - University of Vienna standing at 151 followed by Vienna University of Technology at a global rank of 180 and Universität Innsbruck at a global rank of 281.

 

3) How open is the country to international students?

Austrians are very passionate about their homeland, so if you are looking to strike a conversation with a local, bring up a topic about the beauty of Austria and they will definitely warm up to you, keeping in mind the concept of personal space.

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4) What are the Popular Fields to pursue in Austria?

Humanities courses are popular in Austria, and they frequently contain law, history, communication science, pedagogy, and language. Apart from this, thousands of students come to the nation each year to study psychology, communication science and medicine too.

 

5) What are the Average Tuition Fees and Living Costs like?

• Non-EU/EEA students will have to pay an average of 726.72 EUR each semester in tuition fees in addition to the 20 EUR per semester. Students from underdeveloped nations are exempt from paying tuition at several public colleges bur depends from country to country.

The cost of attending a private university is higher than thatof attending a public university. Although tuition expenses vary by degree program, international students should expect to spend between 3,000 and 23,000 EUR each year.

• The living cost for an international student in Austria varies from 900 to 1300 EUR per month on an average, considering the high standards of living in the country.

 

6) What are the Part-Time Work Opportunities available and the rules regarding it?

Foreign students in Austria are permitted to work part-time for no more than 20 hours a week. Furthermore, as long as the student is engaged in an Austrian study programme, they can work and earn money without the requirement for a work visa.

Restaurant servers, tutoring a foreign language, Delivery jobs, cashiers, store clerks, hotel employees, and a variety of other part-time occupations are available. These positions pay between 800 and 1000 EUR/month.

 

7) What are the Post-graduation Work Rules and Visa Requirements in Austria?

After completing their studies, overseas students in Austria are allowed to work and start a business. Students have a maximum of 12 months to find work before their residency visa expires. Graduates of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs are eligible.

They must apply to the appropriate residency authorities for confirmation (MA 35). Before your student visa expires, you must apply for this document.

After third-country graduates have found the employment, they want in the next twelve months, they can apply for the RWR (Red-White-Red) Card with ease. This visa permits you to work for the employer you mentioned in your application for a period of 24 months in Austria.

You can apply for Red White Red Card plus after it has expired. As a non-EU/EAA citizen, you have the right to a fixed-term residence visa and unrestricted access to the labor market (as a self-employed or an employed person, not limited to a specific employer). This is valid for 1 year.

 

8) How to obtain Permanent Residency in Austria?

The major criteria for obtaining a residence card and work visa are to obtain employment that matches your qualifications and to demonstrate a monthly salary of at least 2,349 EUR.