Austrian higher education offers a combination of long academic traditions and a modern atmosphere in which new ideas and innovations are welcomed. Higher education in Austria is quite popular on a global scale, as evidenced by the country's huge international student community - as much as 25%. There are 22 state universities and 21 universities of applied sciences in Austria. In state universities, education is free for Bulgarians, and in applied sciences it is paid, but the fee is very affordable - about €370 per semester. Education in a bachelor's program usually lasts 3 years, and in a master's program - 2.
Every year, Austria attracts hundreds of foreign, including Bulgarian, students because of the absence of fees, the easy application process and the excellent education it offers.
You don't know German? It is not a problem to study in Austria.
You don't know German to the required level? That's not a problem. You can enroll in a preparatory German language course for 1 or 2 semesters. Thousands of international students attend such courses and then successfully start their studies in Austria. The course fee is around €1,200 per semester, after which studying at a university in Austria will be completely free. By applying with the help of Study Buddy, you will receive full support and information on how to enroll in this type of course.
If you don't like learning German, universities in Austria also offer programs in English. To find out if you have the opportunity to study your chosen major in English, contact Study Buddy.
Why choose to study in Austria?
- Possibility to be accepted and study knowing only a little German, which you can improve on preparatory courses for 1 or 2 semesters.
- World-renowned universities - institutions such as the University of Vienna, Vienna University of Technology, University of Innsbruck, University of Graz are included in the world rankings of Times Higher Education and QS Top Universities.
- Austria is the best place in the world to study disciplines like music, arts, architecture because of its rich culture and history. Among the famous Austrians are Mozart, Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt and many other prominent personalities.
- Vienna is the largest university city in the German-speaking world, with about 200,000 students. Here you can meet many other international students like you and make many multicultural friendships.
- High quality of life. Every year, Vienna wins first place for quality of life in the world, as it did in 2017, when the consulting agency Mercer ranked the Austrian capital number one. This is happening now for the 8th year in a row, and the quality of life outside Vienna is also very high.
- Safety. Austria has a low crime rate and a high level of social security.
- You will study in the very heart of Europe. Austria is located in Central Europe and can serve as a very convenient starting point for trips throughout Europe.
- Close location to Bulgaria. Studying in Austria, you won't have a problem traveling from Bulgaria to there, every day Austrian Airlines operates 4 flights to Sofia, and the other options are trips from Bratislava with low-cost Wizz Air and bus travel. If you happen to get homesick, you have many options to go home for a weekend or have your family and friends visit you.
Frequently asked questions
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How to Apply
In Austria, the application is based on documents. In some cases, it is necessary to take an additional on-site exam. Check with Study Buddy about the requirements for your chosen program. Learn more about Study Buddy's Austrian application services.
Read materials from our partners, the Blog of Bulgarians in Austria about first steps in Austria.
Application Deadlines
The main admission in Austria is from July 11 to September 5, but there are also specialties with more specific deadlines for submitting documents.
Health insurance in Austria
The European Health Insurance Card is valid in Austria. As a Bulgarian student in an EU member state, you have the opportunity to benefit from free health insurance. Using the services of Study Buddy, you will get more information about this.
Currency
In Austria, the currency is the euro. The exchange rate of the euro is 0.51 EUR=1 BGN.
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Sample costs of living in Austria are:
Cost Price Student Room Rent €300-500 Dining in an inexpensive restaurant €10 Bread in a supermarket €1.7 Milk 1l in a supermarket €1 -
It is possible to travel to Austria only with a Bulgarian identity card. It is necessary to register with the local municipality in the city where you live, for which Study Buddy will give you more information and help you on the spot.
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