Central European University (CEU)
Vienna, Austria
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Environment & Agriculture
- +4
41 programmesView university
Austria sits at the centre of Europe and has shaped much of the continent's history and culture. Vienna and Graz are the largest student cities, and the Alps are never far away.
FindMyUni lists 445 English-taught programmes at 45 universities in Austria (58 bachelor's, 338 master's, 49 PhD).
Featured universities in Austria
All 45 universities
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Environment & Agriculture
- +4
35 programmesView university
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Linz, Austria
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +4
29 programmesView university
FH Joanneum
Graz, Austria
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +1
28 programmesView university
TU Wien
Vienna, Austria
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering & Technology
- +3
21 programmesView university
Graz University of Technology
Graz, Austria
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering & Technology
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
20 programmesView university
Studying at a university in Austria
Austrian higher education has three types of institution. Public universities are state-funded, research-led and the most popular with international students. Universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) teach practical, career-focused degrees. Private universities run specialised programmes with smaller classes and more flexible admission dates; MODUL University Vienna, for example, teaches its bachelor's and master's degrees entirely in English. Several Austrian universities appear in the international rankings.
Tuition fees and cost of living in Austria
Students from other EU countries study free of charge at public universities. Students from outside the EU pay about €1,500 a year at public universities, which is low by European standards. Private universities set their own fees, and these can be considerably higher.
Living costs are moderate, and the standard of living is among the highest in Europe. Students get discounts on public transport, museums and sports.
Top reasons to study in Austria
- 1
Low fees at public universities
About €1,500 a year for students from outside the EU, and free for EU students.
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Internationally ranked universities
A small country with several universities in the global rankings.
- 3
International student body
Around 15% of students in Austria come from abroad.
Student life in Austria
Around 15% of students come from abroad. Outside the lecture hall there is a deep cultural scene of concerts, theatres and museums, and the mountains offer hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
Study programmes in Austria
All 445 programmes
MEngMaster's
MEng Advanced Materials Science
University of GrazGraz, Austria
2 years120 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
MEngMaster's
MEng Advanced Materials Science
Graz University of TechnologyGraz, Austria
2 years120 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Aerospace Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Wiener NeustadtVienna, Austria
2 years120 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
MScMaster's
MSc Air Transport Management
FH JoanneumGraz, Austria
2 years120 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
BScBachelor's
BSc Applied Data Science (Specializations available)
Modul University ViennaVienna, Austria
3 years180 ECTSFull-timeOn campus€18,000/yr (non-EEA)English
PhDPhD
PhD Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research
Danube University KremsKrems, Austria
3 years180 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
Programmes by discipline
Student cities in Austria
- Study in Vienna191 programmes
- Study in Graz71 programmes
- Study in Linz34 programmes
- Study in Innsbruck30 programmes
- Study in Salzburg25 programmes
- Study in Krems20 programmes
- Study in Leoben17 programmes
- Study in Klagenfurt14 programmes
- Study in Villach13 programmes
- Study in Wels12 programmes
- Study in Kufstein4 programmes
- Study in St. Pölten4 programmes
- Study in Eisenstadt2 programmes
- Study in St. Pölten and 2 more campuses2 programmes
- Study in Vienna and 3 more campuses2 programmes
- Study in Dornbirn1 programme
- Study in Graz and Kapfenberg1 programme
- Study in Konstanz Germany and Vienna1 programme
- Study in Spittal1 programme
Guides for Austria
Studying in Austria: common questions
Can I study in Austria in English?
Yes. FindMyUni lists 445 English-taught programmes at 45 universities in Austria (58 bachelor's, 338 master's, 49 PhD).
How much does it cost to study in Austria?
Students from other EU countries study free of charge at public universities. Students from outside the EU pay about €1,500 a year at public universities, which is low by European standards. Private universities set their own fees, and these can be considerably higher.
Which universities in Austria offer the most English-taught programmes?
Central European University (CEU), University of Vienna, Johannes Kepler University Linz, FH Joanneum, TU Wien. FindMyUni lists 45 universities in Austria in total.
Which cities in Austria have the most English-taught programmes?
Vienna (191), Graz (71), Linz (34), Innsbruck (30), Salzburg (25).
Universities in Austria
Search universities & programmes in Austria · University rankings for Austria
- Central European University (CEU) · 41 programmes
- University of Vienna · 35 programmes
- Johannes Kepler University Linz · 29 programmes
- FH Joanneum · 28 programmes
- TU Wien · 21 programmes
- Graz University of Technology · 20 programmes
- University of Graz · 20 programmes
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna · 20 programmes
- University of Innsbruck · 19 programmes
- Technical University of Leoben · 17 programmes
- Paris Lodron University of Salzburg · 16 programmes
- CU - Carinthia University of Applied Sciences · 15 programmes
- IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems · 15 programmes
- Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt · 13 programmes
- Modul University Vienna · 13 programmes
- University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria · 12 programmes
- WU Vienna University of Economics and Business · 12 programmes
- MCI | The Entrepreneurial School · 9 programmes
- University of Applied Arts Vienna · 8 programmes
- Salzburg University of Applied Sciences · 7 programmes
- University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien · 6 programmes
- University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt · 6 programmes
- USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten · 6 programmes
- Webster Vienna Private University · 6 programmes
- Medical University of Vienna · 5 programmes
- Hochschule Campus Wien · 4 programmes
- Kufstein Tirol University of Applied Sciences · 4 programmes
- University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna · 4 programmes
- Danube University Krems · 3 programmes
- Medical University of Graz · 3 programmes
- University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna · 3 programmes
- Anton Bruckner Private University · 2 programmes
- FHWien of WKW · 2 programmes
- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences · 2 programmes
- Medical University of Innsbruck · 2 programmes
- University of Applied Sciences Burgenland · 2 programmes
- University of Arts Linz · 2 programmes
- University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna · 2 programmes
- Academy of Fine Arts Vienna · 1 programme
- CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences · 1 programme
- FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences · 1 programme
- IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria · 1 programme
- Jam Music Lab Private University · 1 programme
- Mozarteum University Salzburg · 1 programme
- Paracelsus Medical University · 1 programme
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