Study in Austria

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Austria is one destination for international students that can be called the window to an exciting new experience with a wide range of educational opportunities, and personal growth. The nation posses great infrastructure, pleasant season and weather, high quality education that is effective and affordable. Study in Austria opens up new education options.The public education system mandates 9 years of schooling that prepares them for vocational, technical or university education. For international students to study in the country universities they should have a proof of schooling equivalent to AHS (Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schulen) for graduate studies. The system of higher education follows the 3 year degree structure like the rest of the Europe and a master degree can take one to two years of study. A doctoral study in Austria differs from other countries and is generally for two years. The distinctive feature is that the research study is focused on thesis or a published journal rather than research.

Apart from that this captivating central European country surrounded by eastern and western entities offers a rich cultural heritage, history, peaceful political atmosphere, abundant natural beauty, vibrant art and music scene and architectural delights. The Alps Mountains mesmerizes one and all with its white covered peaks and in summers is s great place for outdoor activities like skiing, mountaineering and biking. Apart from that students can immerse themselves in the quality and depth of Mozart’s music and cultural extravaganza of Vienna opera house or wander in the nature’s serene landscape of Salzburg with churches and museums and savor great european cuisine

Cost of living and study in Austria

For international students’ other and non EU students the fees is approximately around 400 Euros per semester. The cost of living for study in Austria comes to approximately 800 Euros per month that includes accommodation, food and personal expenses. There is a possibility of tuition fees exemption if the international student comes to study in Austria as part of exchange programs or from underdeveloped countries. Students from central and eastern European countries are exempted from full or partial tuition fees.

Admission requirements for study in Austria

For higher education in Austria, international students require proof of their graduation course equivalent to the Austrian Matura. It is advisable to apply for applications in advance to the universities for processing; students can request the application form.Most of the universities have online applications. The application deadlines for all Universities study in Austria are in the month of September for winter semesters and February for all summer semesters. The necessary requirements for application process are duly completed admission form, proof of nationality like passport or ID with photograph, official transcripts or mark sheets for eligibility, proof of proficiency in German language which is mandatory.Nevertheless, at post graduate and higher studies level especially in private institutions the medium of teaching is in English. For doctoral studies students require a masters degree in the relevant field, fluency in German language or a supervisor in English language. Traditional diploma programs in various fields take about 4-6 years of duration and conclude with the award of the diploma.

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