AUSTRIA
COSTS OF STUDYING IN
AUSTRIA
Tuition Fees & Living Costs in Austria (Non‑EU/EEA Students)
Tuition at public universities for non‑EU/EEA students stands at approximately €726.72 per semester, plus a compulsory Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) fee of €24.70 per semester. Private universities and universities of applied sciences may charge higher tuition depending on the program.
Examples at Specific Institutions
University of Vienna: €751.92/semester, WU Vienna (Economics and Business): €751.92/semester, and IMC Krems UAS: €6,900/semester (Business/Health Science)
Living Costs
Monthly living expenses range between €950 and €1,100, covering rent, food, transport, and personal needs. In Vienna, this may go up to €1,500/month depending on lifestyle.
Rent: €300–600
Food: €400–500
Other: €300–400
Financial Proof for Residence Permit
To get a student residence permit, proof of funds is required: - Under 24 years: €703.58/month- 24 or older: €1,273.99/month- Couples: €2,009.85/month- Plus €149.15/month per child
Summary (Annual Estimate)
For international students studying at public universities in Austria, the total estimated annual cost combines both academic and living expenses.
Tuition Fees: Most public universities charge non-EU/EEA students approximately €727 per semester. Since there are two semesters in an academic year, this adds up to around €1,454 annually.
Student Union Fees (ÖH): All students must also pay a small ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee, which is about €25 per semester. Over one year, this totals approximately €50.
Living Costs: Monthly living costs for students are typically in the range of €950 to €1,100. This includes housing, food, transport, health insurance, and leisure. On average, students spend about €13,000 per year to cover their living expenses in Austria.
Total Estimated Cost Per Year: Adding together tuition, union fees, and living expenses, the average total cost for a full academic year at a public university is roughly €14,500 to €14,800.
Private Universities: Private universities and Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) often charge significantly more. For example, at IMC Krems UAS, some programs cost around €6,900 per semester, bringing the total tuition alone to over €13,800 annually — excluding living costs.