Study In Austria

Austria combines a long tradition in higher education with state-ofthe-art research and offers:

• general classical universities and specialised universities
• universities of the arts
• private universities
• universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen)
• university level courses

Institutions of Higher Education

The language of instruction is usually German. Many institutions, however, also offer classes in other languages.
Most universities offer the following study programs:

• Bachelor program: 6 – 8 semesters
• Master program: 2 – 4 semesters
• Doctoral program: minimum: 6 semesters

Moreover, there are:

• Diploma programs (so-called "Diplomstudiengang"): 8 – 10 semesters
• Doctoral program : 4 semesters

For further information, please visit: oead.at/international-programmes

Admission

You may contact the Admission Office (Studienabteilung), the International Relations Office of your Austrian university, or the director of the Fachhochschule degree program. For further information, please visit: oead.at and oeh.ac.at
Entry & Residence
Citizens of other EU/EEA countries neither need a visa nor a residence title. They merely need to register with the residence authorities within 3 months after their arrival in Austria.
Citizens of non-EU/EEA countries need a residence permit if the intended duration of the stay exceeds 6 months.
In order to be granted a residence title, the student will need to prove that he or she is in possession of the financial means necessary to sustain a living. This may be done e.g. by submitting a confirmation issued by your future employer in Austria. Proof of the following monthly income will be required of you:

• up to 24 years of age: €432.27 per month
• over 24 years of age: €783.90 per month (as of 2010)

For further information, please visit: oead.at/entry.
Costs & Grants
Many Austrians and citizens of EU/EEA countries are not required to pay tuition fees. For further informaion, please visit: oead.at/tuition-fees
Average monthly expenses for students residing at a student hall of residence are approximately €800.
For further information on student housing, please visit: oead.at/housing
Students from non EU/EEA countries and from the new EU member countries (exceptions: Malta and Cyprus) are only allowed to work in Austria for a limited period of time and may do so only if in possession of a work permit.
For further information, please visit: oead.at/residence

Student Visa

ALL visa applicants must appear in person at the Austrian Embassy, an appointment is not required.
If you wish to have your documents returned by mail please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (including postage for certified mail) with your application. We strongly recommend to use FEDEX or UPS. The Austrian Embassy will not be responsible for documents after they were mailed from the Embassy.

Required Documents For a Stay of Up To Six Months

• Schengen Visa application
• 2 passport photographs
• Your passport - must be valid for at least another three months after the intended date of travel.
• Letter of admission issued by Austrian school/university/organization or by your university in the US in case of an exchange program
• Proof of Fulbright Grant (if applicable; original version is required)
• Proof of lodging
• Proof of health insurance - letter issued by insurance company confirming complete coverage for the entire duration of your stay in Austria, minimum coverage in case of accident must cover health costs of at least USD 50,000 (copy of your insurance I.D. is not sufficient). Emergency coverage only is also not sufficient.
• Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement and/or confirmation issued by future employer)
• Notarized letter signed by one or both of your parents declaring financial responsibility (not required if you are able to financially support yourself). Please attach their latest bank -and/or income statement to this letter.
• Copy of your itinerary or round trip ticket.
• Consular fees: payment must be made in US$ per money order (payable to Embassy of Austria) or cash (exact change only please)
• If you wish to have your passport returned by mail, a self-addressed, prepaid return envelope should be included in your application.

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