Study in Austria

1. TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)

Example English Programmes:

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€726.72 per semester (+ student union fee ~€25).
How to apply / who can apply: Apply via TU Wien’s online portal. A Bachelor’s in a relevant field and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) are required. Some programmes may include an entrance evaluation.

2. BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Example English Programmes:

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€726.72 per semester (+ student union fee).
How to apply / who can apply: Submit an online application with degree transcripts, motivation letter, and English certificate. Applicants must hold a related Bachelor’s degree (engineering, environmental science, etc.).

3. University of Innsbruck

Example English Programmes:

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€726,72 per semester.
How to apply / who can apply: Applicants must have a related Bachelor’s and meet English or German language requirements. Apply via the university or MCI admission portals.

4. Central European University (CEU), Vienna

Example English Programmes:

  • MA in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
  • MSc in Economics and Data Analysis
  • MA in International Relations

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€12,000–13,000 per year (varies by programme).
How to apply / who can apply: Apply via CEU’s online portal. Requires Bachelor’s degree, CV, motivation letter, and proof of English. CEU offers competitive merit- and need-based financial aid.

5. MCI – The Entrepreneurial School (Innsbruck)

Example English Programmes:

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€3,000–5,000 per semester (varies by programme).
How to apply / who can apply: Online application with transcripts, English proof, CV, and motivation letter. MCI programmes combine technology and management training.

🎓 Scholarships & Funding Opportunities in Austria

1. OeAD Scholarships & Grants

Austria’s national agency for education and internationalisation offers:

  • Partial or full funding for research stays, summer schools, or postgraduate studies.
  • Some programmes provide monthly stipends or tuition waivers.

2. Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) Scholarships

For students from developing countries. Covers tuition, accommodation, insurance, and a monthly allowance at Austrian institutions (e.g., IMC Krems).

3. Ernst Mach Grant (by OeAD)

For international students from non-EU countries. Supports short-term research or full Master’s/PhD mobility to Austrian universities.

4. CEU Scholarships & Financial Aid

CEU provides extensive funding for both EU and non-EU students — including tuition waivers, full fellowships, and living stipends.

5. University Grants & Merit Awards

Many Austrian universities (e.g., TU Wien, BOKU, Innsbruck) have their own internal scholarships, fee waivers, or research stipends for top international students.

6. University of Vienna (Universität Wien)

Approx. tuition (non-EU): ~€726.72 per semester (+ student union fee €25).
How to apply / who can apply: Online application via u:space portal. Bachelor’s in a related field and proof of English required; some programmes may have entrance exams.

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