All About International Studies

This page provides an overview of bachelor and master study options especially for international students. Explore exciting opportunities in the areas of artificial intelligence, engineering and technology, innovation, business and marketing. Discover the benefits for international students - such as internships, a network of experts from industry, an international environment as well as career fairs and other services. You will also find practical information regarding the application process, contact details as well as support services to help you succeed in your academic journey with us.

Study to make things work in practice not just in theory. Studying at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria means practice-oriented collaboration on concrete projects from business and industry. Whether you want to develop the cars of the future, improve the quality of food products, market products globally or fight against cybercrime: you can put your ideas into practice with one of our 75+ bachelor and master study degree program in Linz, Hagenberg, Steyr, Wels.

Admission Requirements

For Bachelor’s degree: A-Level/High School Certifcate (or equivalent).
For Master’s degree: At least 6-semester relevant Bachelor’s degree or comparable academic qualification (min. 180 ECTS) from a recognized tertiary education institution is required.

Tuition fees:

• EUR 363.36 per semester for EU and EEA citizens
• EUR 726.72 per semester for non-EU member state citizens

Merit-based scholarships are available.

Language requirements:
German for studies (B2) and for industry internships, English (B2, TOEFL 78, IELTS 6.0).

Application deadlines:
Online application for EU and non-EU citiziens is possible until semester start on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. Processing takes place in slots until the end of each month. A study place cannot be guaranteed for late applications.
Please note: Students are responsible for the timely submission of application documents (e.g. VPD from Uni Assist for third countries, visa etc.).
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What are the 5 steps to studying at the FH Upper Austria?

1. Information
Being well-informed is a prerequisite of choosing the right degree programme and profession. You can obtain a wide range of insights from our website, social media, conversations with professors and students as well as information days and webinars www.fh-ooe.at/onlinestudytalks.

2. Application
Send your documents only online. It is possible to apply for two degree programs simultaneously. For applicants from Non-EU countries, we have made adaptation in our online application platform. To check formally required documents, we are using the services of Uni Assist (single fee of 80 EUR) www.my.uni-assist.de.

3. Admission Process
Applicants to all study degree programs, who fulfil the formal prerequisites, will be invited to an interview. A further component of the process can be a potential test or a portfolio.

4. Feedback
All applicants receive detailed information regarding the application process at the interview. Some programs also send out written feedback regarding the status of their applications.

5. Semester Start
Studying begins with degree program specific introductory and info events on campus life.

Financial

Cost of Living
The costs for accommodation vary according to the city in which the school is located. Of course the cost of living depends also very much on your personal life style. In average you must calculate appr. EUR 870 per month.

Health Insurance

National Health Insurance
Austria has a good public national insurance system with local public providers in all nine federal states. Under certain conditions foreign national insurance carriers cover the costs for medical treatment of acute illness in Austria. Therefore we recommend you to contact your health insurance provider in your home country and enquire about this and if available, procure the necessary forms from them.

If you are a student or visiting researcher from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and are in possession of valid national health insurance in your home country, you need the European Health Insurance Card. This card is issued by your health insurance provider.

Bachelor's or Master's Degree students as well students of preparation programs who do not fall into the above-mentioned categories may themselves take out a health insurance policy ("Studierendenselbstversicherung") with the relevant Gebietskrankenkasse www.gesundheitskasse.at/.

Self-insured students have to pay an insurance fee of appr. EUR 60 per month at the moment.

Visa

Student visa applications are treated with high priority. It is the students’ obligation to take care of visa arrangements/residence permit. EU/EEA nationals need neither a visa nor a residence title. They, however, have to register with the authority in charge of residence within three months of entering Austria. Nationals of other countries need a residence visa D (for stays of at least 91 days up to a maximum of 6 months). A Residence Permit is required by students who stay longer than six months in Austria. Visa-free entry: we recommend to apply for a residence permit upon arrival in Austria, to save time and money. To find out where to apply for a visa in your home country go to:

www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassies-consulates
www.oead.at/entry
www.studyinaustria.at/en/living/entry