€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditionsEU MEMBER
Tuition-Free Universities in Austria
€0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards
- Universities to explore
- 13
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €50
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
EU/EEA (and Swiss) citizens pay no tuition at public universities as long as they study within the minimum duration plus two semesters. Beyond that, a fee of €363.36 per semester applies. All students pay the mandatory ÖH students' union fee.
Public universities
Tuition-free for EU/EEA within regular duration; ÖH fee always payable.
Private universities
Private universities charge tuition (often €2,000–€25,000 per year).
By degree level
- Bachelor's: €0 tuition for EU/EEA within regular duration; ÖH fee applies.
- Master's: €0 tuition for EU/EEA within regular duration; ÖH fee applies.
- PhD: €0 tuition for EU/EEA within regular duration; ÖH fee applies.
English-taught programmes
Many English-taught Master's programmes; fewer English-taught Bachelor's programmes (more common at private universities).
Mandatory fees
ÖH students' union fee of approximately €26.20 per semester (indexed annually). A conditional tuition fee of €363.36 per semester applies to EU/EEA students exceeding minimum duration + 2 semesters.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €50.
Admission system & application process
Direct university portals; many institutions support the joint Austrian application system for some programmes.
Residency conditions
No residency requirement. Non-EU/EEA students pay €726.72 per semester from the first semester, unless covered by an exemption.
Language requirements
German-taught programmes require German (commonly level C1 or a recognised diploma). English-taught programmes set their own English requirements.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–July
- Applications close
- 5 September (winter) / 5 February (summer); earlier for non-EU/EEA
- Document submission
- Certified copies + translations; originals checked at enrolment.
- Note
- Apply directly to the university; allow time for document certification.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €900–€1,300 / month
- Student housing
- Student halls (Studentenheime) and shared flats; the OeAD provides housing services.
- Scholarships
- See OeAD grants and university scholarships; the ÖH advises students.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (13)
€0 tuition + fees
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA/Swiss students starting up to 2026/27; €363.36 per semester for new students from 2027/28
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
Low tuition
English-taught
€363.36 per semester for EU/EEA students (University of Applied Sciences fee)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €779
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for regular study duration; conditional fee afterwards
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
€0 with conditions
English-taught
€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 tolerance semesters
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- University of Vienna – Amount of the tuition fee / Students' Union fee
https://studieren.univie.ac.at/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Austria
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles