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The verified catalogue currently publishes 592 programmes across 53 institutions in 27 cities. Use the program finder to filter by field, level, city, language and tuition.

Published programmes are taught in English, German. Each programme page lists every language its official source records.

Austria's system includes public universities, universities of applied sciences, private universities and teacher-education colleges. Admission and teaching-language rules differ significantly between those sectors.

Public-university fees depend on nationality, residence status and study duration, while applied-science and private institutions set their own rates. Programme-level fees and student-union charges should be checked separately.

The institution evaluates whether the applicant's qualification grants access to a comparable programme. German-language degrees commonly require German evidence, and English-taught programmes set their own accepted tests.

Students normally apply directly to the institution, but restricted programmes can use entrance examinations or earlier deadlines. Prepare legalised or translated documents well before the semester starts.

Many non-EU/EEA students need a Residence Permit – Student, with entry arrangements depending on nationality. Proof of admission, funds, housing and insurance must follow the current Austrian authority checklist.

OeAD and individual institutions publish separate scholarship calls. Awards can target nationality, degree level, mobility or research and should not be assumed to cover the full living budget.

EU/EEA status and residence conditions affect access to employment. Third-country students may require an employer-led work permit and must keep study progress as the primary purpose of residence.

Vienna offers the largest academic network but housing costs differ from Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, Salzburg and smaller university towns. Budget in EUR for rent, compulsory insurance, transport and the student-union fee.

Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz and Salzburg are major study centres. Campus specialisation, German-language environment and housing availability are often more important than city size.

Student residences are operated by multiple providers rather than assigned automatically with admission. Apply early and compare contract dates because academic calendars and rental terms may not align.