Austria Study Visa

Studying in schools in Austria

Primary education

is a 9-year period supervised by the federal government. 4 years of this period take place in public primary schools.

Lower secondary education

After that, pupils attend a general or academic secondary school for 4 years in their chosen field of study, and they can change their field at the start of each year.

Secondary education

After lower secondary education, pupils enter upper secondary school for higher education and prepare for university entry.

Vocational and technical education

More talented pupils go to vocational and technical school and learn a practical trade; if they change their minds, they can go on to study theoretical subjects at university.

List of international schools in Austria

•  AMADEUS International School Vienna
• St. Gilgen International School
• Vienna Christian School
• Danube International School

Documents required for an Austria study visa (school pupils)

• Original and copy of the applicant's passport
• Several photographs
• Completed visa application form
• Proof of the family's financial means
• Receipt of payment of the fees for the chosen school
• Letter of acceptance from the chosen school
• Report cards and transcripts for the past few years (with their German translations)

Austria study visa at bachelor's level

Applicants can apply for an Austria study visa at bachelor's level, with the following conditions and points

• Applying for an Austria student visa
• A bachelor's degree takes approximately 3 to 4 years.
• Students must pay fees of 7,000 to 15,000 euros to their chosen university for their studies.
• Free tuition is possible for international students, who can also work part-time.
• Applicants for study in Austria can apply for dependant visas.
• The language certificates required for applicants are IELTS 6 for studying in English and a B1 certificate for studying in German.

Austria study visa at master's level

Applicants can apply for an Austria study visa at master's level, with the following conditions and points:

• A master's degree takes approximately 1 to 2 years.
• Applicants must obtain admission from an Austrian university.
• Admission to universities in this country requires a bachelor's degree and a language certificate.
• The language score for entry to a master's programme in Austria is IELTS 6.5.
• Students must pay fees of 10,000 to 15,000 euros to their chosen university for their studies.
• Part-time work is possible (15 to 20 hours per week)
• Applicants for study in Austria can apply for dependant visas (for a spouse and children under 18).

Austria study visa at doctoral level

Applicants can apply for an Austria study visa at doctoral level, with the following conditions and points:

• Applicants must obtain admission from an Austrian university.
• You must obtain approval from a supervisor.
• To obtain the supervisor's approval, you are required to present international ISI papers and an IELTS 7 language certificate.
• Applicants can receive scholarships and free tuition.
• Full-time work is possible at the university or in other academic settings.
• Applicants for study in Austria can apply for dependant visas (for a spouse and children under 18).
• Residence can be obtained after graduation through work in Austria

Documents required for an Austria study visa (university students)

• Valid passport
• 3x4 photograph
• Completed application form for the Austria student visa
• Letter of acceptance from the destination university
• Proof of tuition payment
• Academic records from your previous universities
• Motivation letter or SOP for studying in Austria
• Proof of financial means
• Travel insurance with coverage of up to 30 thousand euros

Steps to obtain an Austria study visa

When you apply for your study visa, you need to follow several steps.

1. Find a university or school in Austria.
2. Obtain your acceptance from the place of study.
3. Fill in the visa application form.
4. Gather all your documents.
5. Book an embassy appointment.
6. Prepare for your interview.
7. Attend the embassy at the time set for your interview.
8. Receive your visa by post or electronically after 2 to 4 weeks.

Ranking table of the best universities in Austria

Cost of the Austria study visa

The cost of studying and living in Austria varies depending on the chosen city and university. In general, however, studying at Austrian public universities involves additional fees of between 380 and 750 euros per semester, while at the country's private universities it averages 14,000 euros per year.

Advantages of studying in Austria

• Low-cost education
• Financial means are not blocked
• Possibility of bringing dependants during your studies
• No interview required to obtain an Austria study visa
• Permission to work while studying in Austria
• Permission to stay after graduating in Austria
• Top-ranked universities
• Austria's geographical location
• Austria's beautiful nature
• High quality of life in Austria

Disadvantages of studying in Austria

• Having to learn German
• High cost of living
• Austrian closing hours (lack of nightlife)
• Austria's climate
• Dependants cannot enter Austria at the same time

Reasons for refusal of an Austria study visa

• Making mistakes during the interview or when submitting the documents required for an Austria study visa
• Failure to show sufficient funds for studying and living in Austria
• Not meeting the language requirements for study
• Incomplete documents required for an Austria study visa
• Criminal record
• The visa officer not being convinced that you genuinely intend to study in Austria.

Requirements for the dependant visa of an Austria study visa

A dependant visa is not available for school pupils, and pupils' families can only visit their child during the study period with an Austria tourist visa. University students, however, can obtain dependant visas for their family (spouse and children under 18).

Note that after entering Austria, the dependant can work full-time and study; education is also free for the applicant's children, and once the study visa has been converted into an Austria work visa, the person can also apply for a monthly allowance for their children while they are in education (worth 350 to 400 euros).

Documents required to obtain a dependant visa

• Valid identity documents of the principal applicant
• 3x4 photograph approved by the embassy
• Educational documents if required
• Language certificates if required
• Travel insurance for each applicant

Obtaining permanent residence and citizenship in Austria

Applicants who, after receiving an Austria study visa, have studied at the country's universities can, after graduating, convert their study visa into an Austria work visa, start working and, by paying taxes for 5 years, obtain permanent residence in the country. 1 to 2 years after obtaining permanent residence, it is possible to apply for Austrian citizenship. It is worth noting that the Austrian passport ranks third among the world's strongest passports.

In this article we reviewed the Austria study visa and the requirements and documents needed for a study visa. As we have seen, Austria is one of the top countries in the European Union and the world. Today Austria is named the third safest country in the world. Because free tuition is available for international students, it also offers applicants a good opportunity. For more information on the requirements for an Austria study visa, we recommend that before taking any steps you contact the experienced specialists at Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company so that we can help you step by step in obtaining an Austria study visa.

If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining your Austria study visa. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, check your eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps to obtain an Austria study visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain an Austria study visa, please follow the steps below

Assessment form and consultation

First, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your basic circumstances and details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a consultation call will be scheduled for you. It should be noted that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialist staff

Receiving the confirmation letter

After the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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