Universities in Austria

Universities in Austria have long history of research and innovations. Vienna, Salz-berg and Innsbruck are the main destinations chosen by international students. Though Austrian universities have proved their excellence in almost all academic disciplines but they are mainly

known for medical related studies. Following is the list of universities in Austria. List of colleges is given at separate page which can be found in top menu bar. You may click on each link to visit direct official website of the institute.







Public Universities

• Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
• Danube University Krems
• Fachhochschulstudiengange Burgenland (University of Applied Sciences)
• Fachhochschule des bfi Wien
• Fachhochschule Technikum Wien
• Ferdinand Porsche FernFH-Studiengange
• FH Campus Wien
• FH Gesundheit
• FH Joanneum
• FH Wien
• Graz University of Technology
• IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems
• Innsbruck Medical University
• Institute of Science and Technology
• Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
• Lauder Business School
• Medical University of Graz
• Medical University of Vienna
• Mozarteum University of Salzburg
• MCI Management Center Innsbruck
• St. Polten University of Applied Sciences
• Theresian Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt
• University of Applied Arts Vienna
• University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz
• University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt
• University of Applied Sciences Salzburg
• University of Graz
• University of Innsbruck
• University of Klagenfurt
• University of Leoben
• University of Music and Dramatic Arts Graz
• University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna
• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna
• University of Salzburg
• University of Vienna
• University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
• Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences
• Vienna University of Economics and Business
• Vienna University of Technology
• Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences

Private Universities

• Anton Bruckner Private University for Music, Drama, and Dance
• Catholic-Theological Private University Linz
• Danube Private University
• European Peace University
• Konservatorium Wien
• MODUL University Vienna
• New Design University
• Paracelsus Medical University
• PEF Private University of Management Vienna
• Privatuniversitat Schloss Seeburg
• Sigmund Freud University Vienna
• University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology
• Webster University Vienna

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List of Colleges in Austria

Following is the list of colleges in Austria. List of universities is also given at separate page which can be found in top menu bar. You may click on each link to visit direct official website of the institute;

• The Vienna Academy of Fine Arts
• Centre for Intercultural Studies
• Industrial Mathematics Institutes
• Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna
• Institute of Mechanics
• Salzburg College

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Free Study in Austria – How to apply?

Austria is one of those few Scandinavian countries having  state funded education system, so thousands of foreign students get free education here. Thousands of under-grad and post-grad programs are offered in English language. Students from more than 130 countries come and join highly prestigious Austrian institutes. They experience multicultural environment and a blend of ancient-modern knowledge here. Austrian universities provide practical working opportunities to its students, so in this way graduates from these universities come into contact with companies during their studies.

Things You Need…

You would need to present following documents to Austrian Embassy for visa application;

• Duly filled and signed visa application form
• Original admission/offer letter from an Austrian college or university
• Valid passport and National Identity Card (original and copy)
• Four snaps with white back ground (size 35×45 mm)
• All educational documents attested by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Proof of accommodation in Austria e.g. tenancy agreement
• Proof of a health insurance valid from entry to the beginning of your studies
• Police record/certificate of good conduct
• Financial proof that you can bear cost of living during your stay in Austria; detail is given below:

If you are below 24 years: A living expenditure of Euros 433/ per month

If you are above 24 years: A living expenditure of Euros 784/per month

You must show living expenditure of at least 12 months. Proof might be a blocked deposit in an Austrian bank, guarantee of an Austrian resident or travel cheques of the required amount.

Information about the address, email and phone numbers of concerned departments is given below.

Austrian Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan

Street Address: House 13, 1st Street Shalimar, F 6/3, Islamabad
Postal Address: P.O.B 1018 G.P.O. Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (+92-51) 220 97 10
Fax: (+92-51) 282 83 66
Email: islamabad-ob@bmeia.gv.at

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Document Verification & Legalization for Austria Study Visa

On 5th October 1961, Hague Convention was held to abolish requirement of attestation and legalization of public documents issued by any of signatory country. Visa applicants from all member countries are not required to get their documents legalized from foreign representative of the country whose visa is required. However applicants from all other countries need legalization of their documents from representative of destination country. All European states and 10 other member countries are participating in Hague Convention or Apostille Treaty. Austria is also participating country so applicants from non-member states must get their documents verified and legalized from nearest Austrian Embassy in their home country.

Austrian consulates or embassies working around the world have declared criteria for this verification and legalization. According to the type of document, they require you to get your document verified from issuing authority first and then they accept it for legalization process. In case of education document, Austrian embassy will not legalize it unless and until it is certified by issuing authority of those documents as true certificate. Below chart will explain this verification and legalization process step by step;

• Secondary School Certificate + Higher Secondary School Certificate >>> Issuing Educational Board + Inter Board Chairman Committee + Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Bachelor or higher level degree >>> Higher Education Commission + Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After getting verified from all above authorities, Austrian embassy will legalize your documents.

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