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Austria

Choose between research, arts and applied universities, with a clear plan for German, supplementary exams and costs.

Plan my studies with UGOFor students in Uzbekistan. For the families beside them.

Start with
the essentials.

Your school certificate, subjects and study language shape your next step.

Length of study

Generally at least 6 semesters; applied-sciences bachelor’s degrees usually take 3 years.

After Grade 11 in Uzbekistan

Supplementary exams likely

Under 12 years of schooling counts as substantially different, so universities usually set extra exams, such as maths, taken in a university preparation programme.

Tests to plan for

German + supplementary exams

German A2 to apply and C1 to start most programmes; otherwise a German exam is set. English-taught programmes ask for IELTS or TOEFL.

Can I study in English?

German predominates, with English-taught options available.

More about qualifications and tests

TU Wien treats a school certificate from under 12 years of schooling as substantially different from the Austrian Matura, so supplementary exams such as maths, physics or chemistry are usually set.

Supplementary exams are taken in a university preparation programme while you are enrolled as a non-degree student. Your certificate must also give access to all higher education in Uzbekistan.

You need German A2 to apply. Without C1, a German supplementary exam is added. English-taught programmes ask for IELTS or TOEFL, and some courses have entrance tests.

Know the costs.
Plan with confidence.

Headline estimates are in USD, before scholarships. Tuition is shown per year; living costs per month.

Tuition / year

$1,690

Public non-EU fee plus ÖH fee; private universities cost more

Living / month

$1,400–1,680

Study in Austria guideline; Vienna is at the higher end

What these figures include

Public universities charge non-EU students €726.72 per semester, plus the €26.20 ÖH student union fee. Private universities and some universities of applied sciences set their own fees.

Study in Austria estimates about €1,300 a month: €450–700 for a hall of residence, about €300 for food and €500 for study and personal costs. Vienna is generally more expensive.

USD conversion basis: ECB reference rate of 23 October 2026. Your university will normally charge in euros.

Working while studying

Can I work as a student?

Up to 20 hours / week with a permit

Your employer must obtain an employment permit from the AMS before you start; for students up to 20 hours a week it needs no labour market test. Studies must stay your main purpose.

Check the official work rules

Roles to look for

  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Retail and customer service
  • Course-linked internships

Ask the employer to apply for the permit before your first shift. Many applied-sciences programmes include a work placement.

A job can help with everyday spending, but vacancies and earnings are not guaranteed. Plan your tuition and essential living costs without relying on future work.

Scholarships.
What can they cover?

Look for university awards that reduce tuition. Compare what your family would still pay for both study and living expenses.

Very limited scholarships

Examples to explore, not guaranteed awards. Admission and scholarship applications can have different deadlines.

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FH Upper Austria · Merit scholarship

What it offers

About $810 (€726.72) a year: 50% of the annual non-EU tuition fee.

For excellent international degree students; apply after the first semester. Check the current call.

Apply after your first semester
Requirements & how to apply

What you usually need

  • Enrolment as an international degree-seeking student at FH Upper Austria.
  • Paying the non-EU/EEA tuition fee of €726.72 per semester.
  • Excellent results; check the current grade and German-course criteria.

Your application steps

  1. Apply and enrol in an FH Upper Austria bachelor’s programme.
  2. Complete your first semester with strong results.
  3. Apply when the scholarship call opens. Check the current call.
Official requirements & application
More funding details

FH Upper Austria · Merit scholarship: covers 50% of the annual non-EU tuition fee for excellent international degree students, from the second semester. Check the current call.

OeAD does not fund whole degrees, and Austria has hardly any full-degree scholarships. Search grants.at and plan tuition and living costs from your own resources.

See official funding links
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What would you
like to study?

Austria brings together academic research, arts education and applied learning. Institution type makes a real difference to your course experience.

Computer science

Programming, software and data systems. Check whether the bachelor’s is taught in German or English.

Business & economics

Management, finance and economics. Compare universities with applied-sciences programmes that include placements.

Engineering

Mechanical, electrical and civil routes. Some TU Wien programmes need descriptive geometry from school.

Architecture

Design studios, construction and urban planning. Check portfolio and geometry requirements.

Music & performing arts

Instrumental, vocal and composition study at specialist universities. Admission is by entrance examination.

Tourism & hospitality

Hotel, event and destination management, often at universities of applied sciences with internships.

Psychology

Behaviour, cognition and research methods. Popular programmes may run entrance procedures with limited places.

Design

Graphic, product and media design at arts universities. Expect a portfolio and an admission test.

Before you chooseBefore you choose, check the teaching language, whether the programme has an entrance procedure, and which supplementary exams your admission letter may set.

Universities to explore

QS World University Rankings 2027

Overall university rankings, not subject rankings. “=” means a shared rank; a range is a ranking band. Compare course content, language and entry requirements too.

These are examples to research, not UGO partners or guaranteed admission or funding.

A little preparation.
A clearer plan.

Bring your school results, subject interests and a family budget to your consultation.

Choose your intake

The winter semester starts in October. TU Wien advises non-EU applicants to apply 16 January–15 July; processing takes about 10–12 weeks.

Prepare your documents

Start with your passport, legalised school certificate and transcript with a sworn translation, plus German A2 proof. Check each university’s legalisation rules.

Agree a realistic budget

Plan tuition, the ÖH fee, housing deposit, residence-permit funds and the time supplementary exams may add before you commit.

Official sources & detailed guidanceAdmission, funding, student work and university rankings

Planning guidance reviewed 25 October 2026; costs, funding, student work and QS rankings checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm current requirements and fees for your intake with the institution.

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