Studying in Austria

Studying in Austria is an ideal objective for everyone! Studying in Austria is always considered as a choice for those who are going to study in a foreign country. Studying in Austria has lots of benefits and you may be familiar with them if you read this article. From these benefits for international students we may mention free education; this feature has attracted lots of students from all around the world. Other reasons for attracting foreign students to continue their study in Austria include high education level, superior universities and high social level and good living conditions. You may find answers of your questions about how is study in Austria; is it possible to gain permanent residence in Austria through studying in this country; how may we obtain academic visa for Austria; what are conditions for gaining academic visa for Austria; how are requirements for finding job in Austria; is academic visa the best way for gaining Austria residence permit? And whatever specialized question that you as our sincere friend have about different visas or study in Austria, you may consult our counselors and lawyers in International affairs, migration and study in Austria and find accurate answers for your questions. MIE Institute cooperates with MalekPoor Legal Institute in this regard.

About Austria

Austria is a country with rich economy and one of the most advanced countries in the middle which is regarded as the most attractive destination for international businesses and companies. The main establishment of headquarters of more than 300 international companies is located in this country. Positive features of Austria besides its economic prosperity is advanced health system, internationally reputable education system and its safety and stability. Austrian citizens have high level of life standards and Vienna, its capital has been introduced as the city with highest quality of life for several consecutive years and there is an expanded range of entertainment possibilities for different tastes in this country.

As it was mentioned Austria is a modern industrial country with dynamic foreign commerce, expanded export with very interesting opportunities for international talents and a wonderful place for innovation. And also from art perspective, Austria is cradle of art, culture and music.

In this regard, as it was mentioned previously, Austria with about 8 millions residents is an attractive destination for living, work, education and investment.

Germany, Swiss, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia are its neighbors; its official language and currency are German and Euro, respectively.

Academic grades in Austria

Austria is located in Central Europe. In Austria about seventy premium universities with more than 3.500.000 students, which more than 25 percent are international students.

Education in Austrian schools is free and you don’t pay any expense for it. Of course if you study in a private school, you are obliged to pay about 2000-4000 Euros and in order to obtain academic visa, you should have 17 years in high school level and a reputable guarantor in Austria.

Education in Austria in bachelor and master degrees is nearly free but requires that you have been admitted in Iran universities and university entrance exams. Recently, some universities in Austria don’t confirm Azad universities degrees; meanwhile it should be mentioned that getting admitted in law, philosophy, social sciences and some other majors is easily possible with your Azad university degrees. Austria embassy in Tehran will issue visa for you and your family as soon as you submit your university admission letter in bachelor level.

If you have any questions in this regard you may ask our counselors in MIE counsellorship in Austria and their cooperators in Malekpoor Legal Institute in Iran. Our counselors are specialized in the field of academic admission and give the best advices in this regard. Austria embassy will obtain your admission in master’s degree from Austria universities and will issue visa for you and your family.

Studying in PhD level in Austria universities is a bit more complex and requires that besides admission in entrance exams, you find your supervisor professor in Iran for technical majors; but in other majors such as humanities, you will have opportunity to travel to Austria and find your related professor in a year. It worth mentioning that during studying in PhD level in Austria universities you will earn salary. The main public universities of Austria with free academic requirements include: Vienna Central University, Vienna Technical University and Boku University.

Austria official language is German and you familiarity with and mastery in this language to B2/2 level is required for studying in Austria public universities.  Of course you are not required to submit German language certificate. The related university will provide a two years opportunity for unofficial student to complete its German language knowledge to the level required by the related university. It should be mentioned that in master and PhD grades of specific majors it is required to speak in English; and in such cases you should submit your English language certificate.

Priority in being admitted in Austria universities, especially in public universities is considered for those students who have been graduated from public universities and degrees obtained from other universities have less chance for being admitted in these universities. But as mentioned before, admission in law, philosophy, social sciences and alike will be easily possible with Azad universities degrees.

Credentials required for obtaining academic visa in Austria

Applicants should apply for admission in the same major that they have studied, been graduated or are studying in university of their own country.

In order to obtain academic admission in Austria universities in any field of study, the applicant should have been studying the same major in his homeland. It is required to submit credentials of being student for students and being allowed to study for graduates and certificates issued by the related university and sealed transcripts in both cases to be able to gain study permit in Austria. Austrian universities do not accept just high school diplomas and ask for documents confirming that you have been admitted in university entrance exams in the intended major and degree. But it should be added that technical diplomas are admitted by university.

In order to be admitted in some majors as medicine, pharmacy, psychology and economics, the applicant should participate in the entrance exam including written exam and face to face interview.

Introducing superior universities of Austria

Graz University

Graz is the second major city in Austria next to Vienna with 6 higher education institutes. Tu Graz University has gained a significant record of achievements in teaching and research in recent 200 years. 13000 students from about 100 countries are studying in 7 college and 100 higher education institutes of Tu Graz. According to scientific expert plans, Tu Graz is specially concentrated on master plans and research PhD courses.

When should one apply for Austria Universities?

The best time for applying Austrian universities for summer semester is to the end of January or February 1^st and for winter semester is to the end of August or September 1^st. It means that they should have received the related credentials to this time.

What should student do after entering Austria?

• He should introduce himself to the district municipality; letter signed by municipality (Meldezettel) is one of the most important credentials in Austria. The individual should announce his residence address as soon as he enters the country or changes his address to the Magistrat or municipality.
• Opening student bank account in one of bank branches in Austria

How to register in Austria universities?

For this purpose, the applicant should refer to university sekretatiat with admission letter, a photo and passport during 8:30- 12:00. As it was mentioned earlier, student lacking B2/2 or higher language certificate, will be registered unofficially (Ausserordentlich) and are not required to pay university tuition, but they are obliged to submit language classes registration letter to the university.

After registration in language classes, credentials such as language registration certificate, university registration certificate, residence certificate and specifications of his bank account to central insurance department and request for student insurance. Insurance card will be sent in several weeks to the address mentioned in residence certificate by mail.

Iranian students will enter Austria with D visa which prohibits them from going out of Austria or entering Schengen Area. Therefore they should apply for getting one year residence card (credible all around EU). In order to receive this card, you are obliged to submit credentials such as university registration insurance certificate, language registration certificate for unofficial students, letter showing your residence address and your bank account balance confirmation letter as determined by municipality (Magistrat) in regard to your personal conditions.

Recent laws in relation to foreign students’ employment in Austria (enforceable from 7.1.2018):

Students in associate and B.S. degrees: 10 hours a week

Students of higher levels: 20 hours a week

This law covers unofficial students too.

Each job applicant is allowed to be introduced to a job department and ask for employment permit. Job department, too, is obliged to issue permit for the applicant student, without considering job market situation.

Work permit may be issued for a complete year.

Income level is unlimited.

Point: Austria academic visa is PBS visa; it means that it is based on one’s scores and if his scores reaches the determined level, he will gain visa and the officer’s viewpoint is not considered a major criterion for decision making.

Totally, it may be said that conditions for studying in Austria, is very good due to being free and since life expenses in this beautiful country is not much high.

After finishing your university study, you have one year time to search for your favorite job and after finding a job you will be provided with work residence conditions that will lead to permanent residence in Austria.

It may be concluded that Austria may be considered as one of the best choices for you. It is an ideal place for study, life, work, earning, and social welfare. If you are interested to study in this country you should improve your German language and pay enough attention to estimates of living and study expenses. One of the main issues in this regard is finding a job after you have finished your study for which you may consult our experienced lawyers in this affair. Reading this article will help you to understand benefits of studying in Austria. If you are interested in more information about studying in Austria, MIE Institute experienced lawyers, in cooperation with MalekPoor Legal institute will help you in migration and getting visa. You may contact us and we will share our knowledge with you. Malekpoor Legal institute, with so much experience is ready to help you to gain academic visa.