Studying in Austria
- Mainbuilding of the Old University ViennaPhoto: Österreich Werbung
Austrian colleges, universities and universities for applied science ("Fachhochschulen", short "FH") offer students and researchers a comprehensive syllabus, an enabling academic environment and quality in research and teaching. Universities and colleges can be found in the capital Vienna, in the larger towns of Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz and Salzburg and, finally, in Leoben (montanistics) and Krems (Danube University). A total of more than 20 FH have been established since the mid-1990ies.
A number of scholarship programmes are available to students from Southern Africa. Please find the most important information and links below.
Research in Austria
Austria offers fascinating opportunities for researchers:
Scholarships
Several institutions in Austria provide scholarships for students, graduates and researchers, including from abroad. The call for scholarships is available on the mobility and research grants database www.grants.at.
Due to the positive experience, electronic application via www.scholarships.at is obligatory since the study year 2008/09.
Recognition
For any question concerning transfrontier recognition in the field of higher education, you can turn to the Austrian National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).
Summer University of Vienna
The Summer University of Vienna offers an international summer study programme, including European Studies and German language courses, for students from all over the world.
Know-how development in the tourism sector
Tourism is an economic growth sector not only in Austria, but globally. In order to present a comprehensive picture of the considerable Austrian know-how in the sector, as well as to attract interested students to Austrian tourism schools, please visit the platform's web site:
