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Study in Austria.

The essentials, in one place.

Use this snapshot to decide whether Austria fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.

Tuition€1,452 / year
Financial evidenceDepends on age (<24 or >24)
Language requirementsIELTS or German
Visa routeStrict and long process
Reference snapshot: 2026-10-18. Review dates come from the reference dataset; ScholarsRoad has not independently reverified every entry. Use the official links to confirm current requirements.

From shortlist to application.

Apply directly to the institution and use OeAD information to understand residence and preparation requirements.

Before you commit
Tuition can be modest compared with living costs, but document legalization and the residence process require advance preparation. Confirm the exact fee for your institution and applicant category.
  1. Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
  2. Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
  3. Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
  4. Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
  5. After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
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Explore support for your studies.

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Work while you study.

Bachelor'sConditional · 20 hours/week
20 h/week with an AMS permit obtained by the employer; no labour-market test up to 20 h
Master'sConditional · 20 hours/week
20 h/week with an AMS permit obtained by the employer; no labour-market test up to 20 h
PhDConditional · 20 hours/week
20 h/week with an AMS permit obtained by the employer; no labour-market test up to 20 h

Up to 20 h/week, but the employer must get an AMS work permit

After your qualification

12-month extension to look for work, then the Red-White-Red Card

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Your preparation checklist.

Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.

Go directly to the source.

These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.