Study in Austria
7 universities · 15 verified programmes
Austria's listings centre on sustainability and environment — Graz, BOKU and WU Vienna — with a distinctive specialism in anti-corruption and governance at the International Anti-Corruption Academy. The residence permit uses a monthly reference-rate as the means requirement.
What it costs to live there
EUR 1,308/mo
Equalisation supplement reference rate (Richtsatz), single person 2026 - proof of means for residence permit
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
By city
Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.
| City | Living cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | EUR 1,200–1,600/mo | WU Vienna estimated monthly student living costs in Vienna, 2026official source |
Universities we have verified here (7)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Graz | Graz | #668 | 4 |
| BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna | Vienna | — | 4 |
| WU Vienna University of Economics and Business | Vienna | — | 2 |
| International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) | Laxenburg | — | 2 |
| MCI Innsbruck | Innsbruck | — | 1 |
| University of Innsbruck | Innsbruck | — | 1 |
| University for Continuing Education Krems | Krems | — | 1 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Austria as a student?
The official reference figure is about EUR 1,308/mo (Equalisation supplement reference rate (Richtsatz), single person 2026 - proof of means for residence permit) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in Austria?
We have verified 7 universities in Austria against their official pages — 15 master's programmes in total.
What is Austria strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, Austria's strongest fields here are: Sustainability Science, Anti-Corruption and Governance, Climate Governance, Environmental Policy, International Development.
Are there scholarships to study in Austria?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include Austria: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, Ernst Mach Grant.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.