Free Education in Austria

FREE EDUCATION IN AUSTRIA

WHY AUSTRIA?

Why Choose Public Universities in Austria?

Austria attracts students from across the globe here's why it could be the right choice for you.

Hub for education

Austrian public universities offer solid, internationally recognised degrees with low or no tuition for many students.

Affordable Tuition

EU students often study for free at public universities; non-EU fees stay modest, so you can focus on living and learning.

Global Opportunities

A degree from Austria is respected worldwide and with post-study work options and a high quality of life, your prospects extend well beyond the classroom.

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INSTITUTIONS

Top Public Universities

Explore leading public universities where you can get a quality degree with low or no tuition.

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University of Cambridge (UK)

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Research Prestige

Qs World

Ranking 2

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LMU Munich (Germany)

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Academic Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 54

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Université Paris-Saclay (France)

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Science Powerhouse

Qs World

Ranking 69

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University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

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Innovation Driven

Qs World

Ranking 58

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KU Leuven (Belgium)

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Research Intensive

Qs World

Ranking 76

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University of Zurich (Switzerland)

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Global Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 91

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Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)

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Historic Leadership

Qs World

Ranking 134

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University of Barcelona (Spain)

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Comprehensive Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 164

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University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

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Sustainability Leader

Qs World

Ranking 107

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Uppsala University (Sweden)

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Nobel Legacy

Qs World

Ranking 105

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University of Helsinki (Finland)

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Education Innovation

Qs World

Ranking 115

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University of Oslo (Norway)

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Public Research Strength

Qs World

Ranking 117

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University of Vienna (Austria)

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Humanities Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 130

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University of Warsaw (Poland)

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National Flagship

Qs World

Ranking 262

C

Charles University (Czech Republic)

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Central Europe Prestige

Qs World

Ranking 248

E

Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary)

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Academic Tradition

Qs World

Ranking 564

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University of Lisbon (Portugal)

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Research Focused

Qs World

Ranking 260

A

Aristotle University (Greece)

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Largest Greek University

Qs World

Ranking 539

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University of Bucharest (Romania)

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Academic Heritage

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

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University of Belgrade (Serbia)

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Regional Leader

Qs World

Ranking 721-730

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University of Zagreb (Croatia)

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Historic Institution

Qs World

Ranking 751-800

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University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

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Research Driven

Qs World

Ranking 651-700

C

Comenius University (Slovakia)

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National Leader

Qs World

Ranking 771-780

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University of Latvia (Latvia)

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Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

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Vilnius University (Lithuania)

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Historic Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 473

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University of Tartu (Estonia)

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Baltic Innovation

Qs World

Ranking 358

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University of Iceland (Iceland)

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Arctic Research

Qs World

Ranking 488

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University of Malta (Malta)

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Mediterranean Research

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

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University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

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Multilingual Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 381

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University of Cyprus (Cyprus)

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Emerging Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 368

U

University of Cambridge (UK)

Popular For

Research Prestige

Qs World

Ranking 2

L

LMU Munich (Germany)

Popular For

Academic Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 54

U

Université Paris-Saclay (France)

Popular For

Science Powerhouse

Qs World

Ranking 69

U

University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Popular For

Innovation Driven

Qs World

Ranking 58

K

KU Leuven (Belgium)

Popular For

Research Intensive

Qs World

Ranking 76

U

University of Zurich (Switzerland)

Popular For

Global Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 91

S

Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)

Popular For

Historic Leadership

Qs World

Ranking 134

U

University of Barcelona (Spain)

Popular For

Comprehensive Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 164

U

University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Popular For

Sustainability Leader

Qs World

Ranking 107

U

Uppsala University (Sweden)

Popular For

Nobel Legacy

Qs World

Ranking 105

U

University of Helsinki (Finland)

Popular For

Education Innovation

Qs World

Ranking 115

U

University of Oslo (Norway)

Popular For

Public Research Strength

Qs World

Ranking 117

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University of Vienna (Austria)

Popular For

Humanities Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 130

U

University of Warsaw (Poland)

Popular For

National Flagship

Qs World

Ranking 262

C

Charles University (Czech Republic)

Popular For

Central Europe Prestige

Qs World

Ranking 248

E

Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary)

Popular For

Academic Tradition

Qs World

Ranking 564

U

University of Lisbon (Portugal)

Popular For

Research Focused

Qs World

Ranking 260

A

Aristotle University (Greece)

Popular For

Largest Greek University

Qs World

Ranking 539

U

University of Bucharest (Romania)

Popular For

Academic Heritage

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

U

University of Belgrade (Serbia)

Popular For

Regional Leader

Qs World

Ranking 721-730

U

University of Zagreb (Croatia)

Popular For

Historic Institution

Qs World

Ranking 751-800

U

University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Popular For

Research Driven

Qs World

Ranking 651-700

C

Comenius University (Slovakia)

Popular For

National Leader

Qs World

Ranking 771-780

U

University of Latvia (Latvia)

Popular For

Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

V

Vilnius University (Lithuania)

Popular For

Historic Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 473

U

University of Tartu (Estonia)

Popular For

Baltic Innovation

Qs World

Ranking 358

U

University of Iceland (Iceland)

Popular For

Arctic Research

Qs World

Ranking 488

U

University of Malta (Malta)

Popular For

Mediterranean Research

Qs World

Ranking 801-1000

U

University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

Popular For

Multilingual Excellence

Qs World

Ranking 381

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University of Cyprus (Cyprus)

Popular For

Emerging Research Hub

Qs World

Ranking 368

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Annual tuition fees

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International Students

COURSES

Popular Courses in Austria

From business and engineering to the arts—Austrian universities offer strong programmes across a wide range of fields.

MBA

MBA

Engineering

Engineering

Information Technology

Information Technology

Hospitality & Tourism

Hospitality & Tourism

Fashion

Fashion

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

AFFORDABILITY

Tuition Fees & Cost
of Living

Studying in Austria is among the most affordable options in Europe—public universities charge little or nothing for many students.

Tuition Fees (Average per annum)

Master'sEUR 10,000 – 16,500
MBAEUR 16,000 – 25,000

Living Expenses (Average per annum)

TransportEUR 20 – 60
FoodEUR 160 – 250

Accommodation (Average per month)

Student ResidencesEUR 500 – 700
Private Apartments and Shared ApartmentsEUR 600 – 1,500
University-managed student residencesEUR 780 – 800
Stud apartEUR 700 – 1,000

FINANCIAL

Scholarships Available

Austria supports international students every year through state-funded grants, run by the relevant ministries. Indian students can access these via bilateral agreements or annual scholarship programmes—all aimed at helping Austrian universities welcome talented students from abroad.

Scholarships

DOCUMENTATION

Visa Process Made Simple

From paperwork to the interview, we're with you at each step so your visa application stays on track.

Documents required to study in Austria

Austrian universities and visa offices need a clear set of papers from every international applicant. Here's what you'll typically need:

  • Application form
  • Valid passport
  • Letter of Motivation and Statement of Purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Financial documents
  • Visa documents
  • Health insurance
  • Standardized test scores (like IELTS or TOEFL) or any entrance exams regarding a specific course like GRE, GMAT, MCAT, etc. Residence's category B for pursuing a Master's, various Diploma or Degree certifications.

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