Austria
Education Cost for Studying in Austria
Tuition fees for University of Arts in Austria
- Austrian citizens and students who have EU/EEA nationality pay no regular tuition fees for the prescribed duration of study plus 2 semesters. These students must however pay membership fees to the student union which is obligatory and € 363.36 each semester after the two semesters tolerance period.
- For all other students (after possession of the resident permit), must pay € 726.72 per semester.
- An exemption from paying tuition fees is possible in special cases (e.g. for participants in exchange programs, university partnerships, exchange programs or students from less developed countries).
- Students from other developing countries,Central and Eastern European reform countries can be exempted or apply for a full or partial refund of tuition fees according to the chosen university's own rules. Further information is available at OEAD.com.
Tuition fees for Universities of Applied Sciences in Austria
- Universities of Applied Sciences are entitled to charge tuition fees of € 363 per year.
- In the case of University Training Courses, University Level Courses, Universitätslehrgänge, Private Universities & University Colleges of Teacher Education the tuition fees differ from one institution to the other and should be inquired at the prospective institution.
- In some cases, students have to pay an obligatory fee to the student union.
Some programs incur an additional application fee which is a one time payment for the application to be processed further. If the payment is not completed on time, the application of the student is canceled.
Cost of living chart for Austria
Prices may vary depending on product and service provider. The list below is based on prices in Vienna, and shows average prices for May 2016.
| Accommodation (monthly rent) | |
| Furnished 2 bedroom house | EUR 2,500 |
| Unfurnished 2 bedroom house | EUR 2,000 |
| Furnished 2 bedroom apartment | EUR 1,500 |
| Unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment | EUR 1,200 |
| Food and drink | |
| Milk (1 litre) | EUR 1.20 |
| Cheese (500g) | EUR 7.50 |
| Dozen Eggs | EUR 3.50 |
| White Bread | EUR 1.76 |
| Rice (1kg) | EUR 1.56 |
| 1 packet of cigarettes (Marlboro) | EUR 5 |
| Public transportation | |
| City centre bus/train fare | EUR 2.20 |
| Taxi rate per km | EUR 1.50 |
| Petrol/gasoline per litre | EUR 1.10 |
| Eating out | |
| Big Mac Meal | EUR 7 |
| Coca Cola (330 ml) | EUR 2.37 |
| Cappuccino | EUR 3.06 |
| Bottle of domestic beer | EUR 3.50 |
| Three course meal at a mid-range restaurant | EUR 48 |
| Utilities | |
| Internet uncapped ADSL per month | EUR 22 |
| Mobile call rate (mobile to mobile per minute) | EUR 0.9 |
| Electricity (average per month for standard household) | EUR 152 |
| Hourly rate for domestic help | EUR 15 |
Housing & Accommodation costs in Austria
Housing in Austria is generally not offered by universities. Students choose to either live in residence halls or private spaces.The Austrian Exchange Service (OeAD) and the Austrian Student Union (Österreichische Hochschülerschaft / ÖH) offer reasonably priced accommodation in Austria for international students.
Best ways to find accommodation
- Finding a flat as soon as possible is the best way to look for accommodation. It is advised to check with your university whether they can arrange a room.
- OEAD housing office offers students a choice of guesthouses and student halls of residence in Austria at reasonable prices.
- oeh.at is a website of the Austrian national union of students federal body of representatives that offer various services to students undertaking their education in Austria including accommodation.
- Students can also live in student hostels if they prefer that are cheap and clean to live.
Contact the international office of the university that you prefer to stay as well to find private accommodation in Austria.
Living Costs
Montly living costs in Austria for students are estimated as follows. These figures only serve as a guideline and cannot be seen as binding.
- - Accommodation 645.82 € (one bedroom)
- One way ticket (local transport) 2.20 €
- Meal; inexpensive restaurant 10.00 €
- Studies and personal requirements 270€ (books, culture, recreation)