Studying in Austria

The following requirements must be fulfilled for the matriculation of a foreign citizen (or a stateless person) as a regular student in Austrian university degree programmes:

• A place is available at the university for the desired course of study.
• The applicant has an A-level or high school diploma [Reifeprüfungszeugnis], that can be considered equivalent to an Austrian Matura examination certification, or can furnish proof of completion of a three-year (minimum) study at another post-secondary educational institution.
• The certification must be sufficient for acceptance to the desired course of study| at a university in that country in which it was acquired. Any study-related requirements (entrance examination) must be fulfilled in the country in which the A-level or high school diploma was issued.
• If the desired course of study in Austria is not offered in the home country, then proof of next closest course of study is to be furnished. Only if the country does not have a university [Universität]| does this proof not need to be submitted.
• In addition, the applicant must have sufficient German knowledge. If necessary, an examination is to be taken.

Please visit the website of the Austrian Agency Help Site, the Austrian Exchange Service or the Federal Ministry for Science and Research (see quicklinks).

Useful information you will find at

Guide for Foreign Students in Austria
Guide for Foreign Researchers in Austria