Education in Austria

In this article we talk about Education in Austria, immigration to Austria through education and requirements for student visa in Austria. What are the requirements to study in Austria? What are the best universities in Austria? How long does it take to start study in Austria?

Vienna the capital of Austria has been named the most livable city in the world for the last 10 years. Education in one of the aspects of a good community and Austria has the best educational centers in Europe. Study in Austria in free and there are to tuition fee for Austrian citizens or European citizens or even citizens from other countries. Study in Austria is one of the best ways for people who want to live in this beautiful country. Education in Austria gives the student job opportunities and help him to grow in Austrian society and learn German language. If you want to study in Austria or realize if you are eligible to study in Austria you can call MIE Consulting Agency (Located in Vienna) and our legal advisers will help you.

Austria is a country in Central Europe and its capital city is Vienna. Austria is bordered by the north with Germany and the Czech Republic, and from the south with Italy and Slovenia. Austria has an area of ​​83,878 square kilometers with a population of 9 million. In 2015, Austria ranked 14th among the wealthiest countries of the world based on GDP per capita. Austria has become the best destination for study and immigration because of its cultural diversity, its high economy, high quality of life, and the best universities in the world. Keep in mind that in 2019, the Austrian capital, Vienna, has won the world’s first-ranking position in terms of quality of life after ten consecutive years.

The Austrian educational system, like other countries, first has a 4-year elementary school called Volksschule. The condition is that each discipline has its own school. After completing this four-year course, students enroll in an 8-year course and study until the age of 17. Then, as in other countries, they are ready to enter the university and can continue their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.

In general, for admission to Austrian universities, a student must have admission his or her country of origin, but can also be accepted for entry to Austrian universities for those who have graduated.

In most Austrian universities, disciplines are organized in German and courses offered in English are limited.

In some fields like medicine or arts the requirement for admission is different and the student must attend an entrance exam to qualify for studying in Austria.

Schools in Austria are private and public. Most schools in Austria are public and private schools in Austria are about 8% of the schools. Most private schools are religious schools that are based on a specific system and require tuition fees, but keep in mind that public schools are free and no costs are paid for public schools, and that their quality is in contrast to the rest of the educational systems in Europe are very high.

Studying in Austria until 9^th grade is compulsory, meaning that students aged 6 to 15 must have school education. This course includes the first four years of primary school and the second term of a three-year high school. See the following table for more details on education in Austrian schools:

Some international schools in Austria:

• Amadeus international School
• St. gilgen international School
• International school for Christianity
• Danube International school

To study in Austria in bachelor’s degree the student must have 12-year-old diploma. the duration of this course is usually four years and the students are allowed to work for ten hours a week. International students should submit a certificate that they are eligible for studying in their home country if they intend to study at a bachelor’s degree at state-run universities in Austria. Note that the Austrian official language is German and most undergraduate programs are taught in German. International and English-language universities must have an English degree (IELTS).

There are so many requests for studying master in Austria. Because of free education and no German language requirement at first Austria is one of the best countries in Europe to study master. The duration of the course in Austria is two years. There are some state universities for example university of Vienna with English and German courses. But they are mostly in German and free. State universities are hard to apply and there are lots of applicants and those with best Academic backgrounds can get admission to those universities. But there are some private universities for international students and the courses are in English and they are easier to apply. But the private universities are not free and they have their own tuition fee. But private universities help students to find job after graduation which is a good service.

Study in Austria at the doctoral level, one has to be able to find an academic supervisor, PHD in Austria lasts from 4 to 5 years, this process is generally relatively difficult, and if a person can prove himself to be scientifically proven, it is possible. In this regard, you must have international articles, research resumes, high grades, letters of recommendation, motivations and any kind of document that shows you have great academic background and in addition, you need a high level of language. Study PHD in Austria is free and usually with scholarships and funds so the student won’t need to worry about living costs. Usually PHD funds in Austria covers whole living costs.

What is the value of knowledge? Knowledge is priceless but education need to be paid for. This rule is partially correct. Most of the students worry about price of education and fees. So, they look after different scholarships to cover the cost of studies. The requests for scholarships are often high so not everyone can have it. So only the best of students will have a chance to win scholarships. For winning scholarships and funds student need great academic background. Study in Austria is free and there are not a lot of scholarship programs and most of the scholarships awarded for PHD students but there are some scholarships in master and bachelor degrees for top students. Some of the most known scholarships in Austria:

Die presses for masters in environment fields

Marihe scholarships for masters

Pku-IIASA for graduates in PHD

PHD coqus funds in Vienna university

For admission to Austrian universities and obtaining a student visa, these documents must be provided and also translated. The following documents for admission to Austrian universities are:

Passport and copy

Applicants photo

Diploma Certificate, pre-university degree, translate it into German

Proof of German Language for Austrian State Universities

English Language Certificate (IELTS) for international universities

Transcripts and its translations into German

Bachelor’s Degree translated in German for Master

Master Degree, Motivation, Recommendation letter in German or English Translation for PhD Studies

Applicants for studying in Austria must provide financial support for the duration of their studies, such as accommodation and dormitory, and food and transport, to prove the financial suit to the embassy. These costs differ according to the different Austrian cities and the Life Style, but on average about € 800 to € 1200 depending on the type of life and the number of family members should be considered for the cost of living:

There are different types of educational centers in Austria that students can apply for. There are state universities, private universities, university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) and universities to educate future teachers. The oldest and best university in Austria is Vienna university. Vienna university is among top 150 universities in the world.

In the below list there are some of the best universities in Austria:

For study in Austria students must have at least a2 for admission in university. After that they have two years to complete their German language. Cost of study German language courses in Austrian state universities are near 300 € per module but for studying Germany students need to first get an acceptance in a university so they can come and study Germany. Some students take German language courses in other countries like Hungary and after that they come to Austria and continue their education. This gives them a chance to study German language in Europe with low price and visit different Austrian universities. With those German language courses there are some English language courses with a business foundation course for investors who wants to come to Austria to learn English language and learn basics of business in this country. MIE Consulting Agency (Located in Vienna) is honored to mention that it is the first legal institute who can get admission in the mentioned courses. We can help you study English and German language in Europe with lowest costs.

Studying in Austria requires obtaining an Austrian student visa, which first requires the admission of Austrian universities, and, after submitting the documents to the embassy and certifying documents by the Austrian Embassy in Iran, a one-year visa is issued that can be renewed. The documents to be submitted to the Embassy for Austrian visa applications are:

Admission from Austrian universities (private or public)

financial ability

Residence Certificate (Certificate that specifies whether you have rented a Residential)

A valid passport

Identity documents such as birth certificates, marriage documents (for accompanying stay) along with German translations

Police certificate

Student Insurance

Personal photo

On average, you need $ 700 to $ 1,000 to live in Austria, and this will cover all your expenses. You can also cover most of these expenses while studying. Working conditions while studying in Austria are as follows.

Bachelor of 10 hours

Master’s Degree 20 Hours

PhD 30 hours

Of course, the number of hours varies according to the employer’s request, and if there is more demand, it can be done. After completing your studies, you will also be given a period of one year to seek employment and change your residency.

In Austria the spouse will not allowed to work but, depending on the specialization and skills, spouse can obtain a work permit from the Austrian Office of Labor (AMS).

Study in Austria for people who wants to bring their family with them and study in Austria with their family beside them is possible. If they want to bring family with them, they must enter Austria first and then apply for their family. If they can show that the student have sufficient financial situation to  cover the costs of living for the family there is no restriction but the spouse must show he/she is able to speak German in A1 level.