Study in Austria Guide

Study Abroad Guide in Austria for Pakistani Students

Why Study in Austria

Austria is small in size but economically it is above weighted country across Europe. It is known as the 12^th richest country in the world. The country offers a well developed social market economy and the lifestyle of a high standard. Among the several benefits, Austria offers one is the higher education system of Austria. There are thousands of students for the sake of enrollment in higher education we find every year. What are the things make the education system of Austria exceptional than other countries or even than the Pakistani education system?

If you know the fact then you must choose Austria as your study abroad destination. But, if you are not so familiar with the education benefits by Austria then you have to read this article to know how Austria could be your best study abroad destination.

Strongest Education System

Austria offers study programs in the English language to the international students which is one of the best features. There are 23 Public universities and 11 private universities located in Austria. Dozens of undergraduates and postgraduate programs in English Language and German language are offering by this public sector and private sector universities.     

A Junction of High Economic and Cultural Region

Austria is surrounded by countries well-known in cultural and economic behavior. Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Slovakia, etc. are the main countries covering Austria. All these mentioned countries are the hub of high economy and all these are rich in cultural activities and histories.  

Best Destination for Exchange Students

As compared to all other developed study abroad destinations Austria is known as the best exchange students supported the country. In many areas of education, the exchange students are provided with the opportunity to learn.  

Lower Tuition Fee

As compared to other developed or European countries Austria offers study in lower fee to international students. But, students have to beat the criteria or heavy competition for getting admission to Austrian Universities.

Host People Are So Loving

Austrian people are of loving nature. They have the trend to accept foreigners and make good relations with them. They also believe in exchanging culture. You can easily adapt the Austrian culture and at the same time, you can also enjoy your own culture without any hesitation and restriction.

Happiest and Safest Country

Like all other European countries, Austria is also known as the happiest country. Not only in Europe but it is listed under the top happiest countries of the world.

A Country of Music and Art

Austrian people are a music lover and an art lover. You will find music and art related courses or subjects there. But at the same time, the mentionable thing is that you will find music and art festival that are lovely and awesome.

Outdoor Activities are Amazing

Outdoor activities like mountain games, water games, winters activities and above all cycling all are the main reason to make entertainment as living there in Austria.

Admission in Austria Universities for Pakistani Students

Once you have decided Austria for your higher education journey then you will, obviously, want to know the admission structure of Austrian Universities. Students are to inform that here they can find the complete guide to get admission in a bachelor degree program, master degree program and even in Ph.D. degree programs.  

Bachelors’ Degree Program

Bachelors or undergraduate study programs in various fields are offering by the Austrian Universities. Bachelor program normally runs under 3 to 4 years. Semester system runs by many of the universities so the study program runs under 7 to 8 semesters.

Bachelor degree can be of a research degree and routinely academic program. For almost all types of bachelor degree program following are the requirements students must show for getting safe admission in Austrian University.

1. Higher secondary school result card.
2. Higher secondary school leaving certificate.
3. German or English Language proficiency certificates.
4. A financial statement which shows that you can afford tuition and living expenditures of Austria.

Masters’ Degree Program

Master degree program or postgraduate program is the exceptional level of education. Students are asked to choose one subject and learn almost all the aspects of this subject. As compared to the Pakistani education system Austria offers the high standard master degree which is acceptable throughout the world.

There are two types of master degrees exist in Austria. Students can apply for both 2 years master degree and 04 years master degree. For taking admission is master degree following are the requirements students must follow for getting safe admission:

1. Applicants have to show bachelor degree with the relevant subject for which they are going to apply.
2. Copies of identity card or travel document i.e. passport are required.
3. Language proficiency proof is required. Austrian education system comprises of two languages English and German.
4. Financial proof is required.
5. In some cases, health insurance and travel insurance are required.
6. Any other requirement by the university can be applied to the applicants.

Ph.D. Degree Program

Ph.D. is the doctoral level study program. In many fields, both private and public research universities offer Ph.D. study program. To the brilliant students, the opportunity of Ph.D. offers by Austria. In some cases, the international students are provided with free Ph.D. study program but in some cases, students have to pay something. Normally Ph.D. program consists of 2 years degree and following are the requirements to get admission in Ph.D. study program:

1. Master degree in the relevant field is required.
2. Students with an impressive thesis are provided with the opportunity to get admission.
3. Travel and identity documents are required.
4. The fee proof is required.
5. Proof of living in Austria is required.
6. In some cases, language proficiency proof is required. For this purpose, you can direct content with your selected institute.

However, the requirements may differ from institute to institute or program to program but generally, students have to show the above-mentioned requirements for getting admission in Austrian universities. 

Tuition Fee

For Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Public Sector Universities:

Public Sector universities charge from 1,000 EURs to 2,000 EURs as per year tuition fee.

Private Sector Universities:

Private sector universities charge up to 40, 000 EURs annual fee from international students. 

For Ph.D. Study Program

Public Sector Universities:

Public Sector universities of Austria charge up to 700 EURs per semester.

Private Sector Universities:

Up to 500 EURs per semester tuition fee charged by private sector universities of Austria.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar of the Austrian education system comprises two sessions and these are given below:

Winter Session:

From October to January winter session admission process runs.

Summer Session:

Summer session admission process runs from March to September.

Estimated Study and Living Cost

Students have become familiar with the admission process that how to get admission in undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs. At the very next stage, we are going to share the cost of the study abroad process with our beloved students. Following is the complete detail that which kinds of costs students will face during the whole study procedure in Austria:

Pre Departure Costs

Actually when you have thought about study abroad program the phenomenon to spend cost has started. Following are the pre departing costs and expenditures students have to pay for making sure their study abroad tour.

Academic Certificates:

For getting admission into Austrian universities students are required to show the previous academic records in the relevant fields. Students know surely how they have gotten these academic certificates. Obviously, lots of money they have spent on earning these certifications. These are also considered as your investment for study abroad tour.

Language Proficiency Test:

Language proficiency tests you get after paying a considerable amount. For example, for obtaining IELTS certification 30 to 40 thousand PKR is required.

Application Process:

Students are recommended to apply for at least 02 to 03 universities for safe admission. The single application fee is about 20 to 30 thousands PKR.

Travel Documents:

Travel documents i.e. passport and air ticket also arrange by spending a considerable amount of money. For example for European travel 1000 EURs required to buy an air ticket.

Visa Fee:

80 EURs is visa fee to travel in Austria. This fee is required to submit while applying the visa application. 

Personal Expenses:

Students have to keep a reasonable amount of money into their pockets for their personal expenses during travel abroad.

After Departure Cost

Accommodation:

Accommodation is one of the main challenges come to see for study abroad journey. In some cases, students are asked to show proof of accommodation before traveling. But, most students are asked to arrange the accommodation after arrival. An average monthly cost of 400 EURs is required to arrange your accommodation in Austria.

Residence Permit and Other Documents:

Students have to apply for a residence permit for having to stay up to 6 months in Austria. The average fee of this residence permit ranges from 80 to 100 EURs.   

Tuition Fees:

first-semester tuition fee students pay before traveling to the university. But, for further semester fees and other dues, students pay during living there.

If you are going to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Public Sector University then you have to pay at least 1,000 to 2000 EURs per year. In case you are going to apply for Private Sector University then the tuition fee can run up to 40, 000 EURs which is more expensive.

For Ph.D. studies, students are asked to pay 500 EURs per semester fee at Private Sector University and up to 700 EURs is per semester fee for Public Sector University.

Scholarships or Funding Programs

Obviously, after knowing about the cost of your study abroad program you probably feeling the idea is difficult. But, once you have decided then make possible implements to make your dreams come true.

Moreover, international students including Pakistani students are provided with Austrian Scholarships to cover the study expenditures easily. Scholarships are offered to brilliant or exceptional students. So, reach at such level for being eligible for scholarships programs. 

How To Get Austrian Student Visa

For entrance permission into Austria, international students including Pakistani students require a visa. Once, you will receive an acceptance or offer letter from the university you will be called to apply for a visa at the consulate office near to your home place.

Types Of Visa

Following are the types of Austrian student Visa:

C-Type Visa:

This is also called a short stay visa. If students are going to apply for short courses of less than 90 days duration then they will be restricted until C-Type Visa.  

D-Type Visa:

In case students are going to apply for full-time studies for years. Then they have to apply for an Austrian residence permit. Students will travel through C-type Visa or Schengen visa and arriving at their destination they will be called to submit or apply residence permit within the validity of C-Type Visa. 

Documents Required for Visa

Following documents are required to apply for Student Visa/ Residence Permit:

1. Acceptance Letter:

A valid acceptance letter from a recognized institute is required.

1. Application Form:

Duly filled or correctly filed visa application form is required.

1. Cover Letter:

In some cases, you have to submit a cover letter which will show your background, your interest, and profile to study in Austria.

1. Academic Certificates:

Previous academic records in the relevant fields or subject are required to show.

1. Updated Resume:

An updated CV may also be required to show.

1. Financial Statement:

If the applicants are above the age of 24 then around 9500 Euros are required to show for living there in Austria. On the other hands, if applicants are below the 1ge of 24 years then 5258 Euros are required to show as living expenses.

1. Health Insurance:

You have to buy travel insurance (if required)

1. Proof of Airfares:

Proof of airfare will also be required at the time of visa application submission.

1. Travel/ Identity Documents:

Travel document i.e. passport and identity documents i.e. ID card or photographs are required to show without which the application won’t proceed. 

1. Visa Fee Receipt:

Visa fee receipt as proof of paid fee is required to show.

Application Process:

Once, you will submit your application you will get the visa after 10 working days. In case, your application will be considered as incomplete or any other issue will come to see then your application process can be delayed for some days.  

Visa Fee:

For both types of visa i.e. C-Type visa or D-Type Visa fee ranges from 80 EURs to 100 EURs.

Living and Accommodation Options Austria

Once, you have reached in Austria you will face the new challenges. The very basic component of these challenges is your accommodation. It is the basic need that every single person need anywhere he or she is moving. Then there are some other challenges also embrace you which including the expenses of your living style instead of your study costs. here the estimated plan for accommodation and living style has described which will, obviously, help the students to plan their accommodation and living style.

Accommodation

Students are provided with both types of accommodation mode in Austria i.e. On-Campus accommodation and Off-Campus accommodation. Both are best for their own structure and benefits.

On-Campus Accommodating or Student Dormitories

Mostly, students are to be recommended to choose on-campus accommodation. On campus, accommodation is actually comprised of rooms, halls, and dormitories. Students are allowed to get separate rooms, shared rooms, and shared halls. Price for these rooms and halls different according to the availability and other facilities.  

What Benefits You Can Get From On-Campus Residence:

On campus accommodation offer some exceptional benefits to the students and some of these are listed below:

1. This mode of accommodation offers furnished rooms for the students.

2. These are located near or inside the campus.

3. Students have easy and quick access to their accommodation.

4. Students can also find easy access to restaurant and cafeteria because inside cafeterias available in these kinds of accommodation.

5. Students within a reasonable range of cost are provided with basic facilities including electricity, phone, internet, etc.

Off-Campus Accommodation

In some cases, on-campus accommodation are limited and all students are not facilitated with this mode of accommodation. So, rest students have to find accommodation outside and at distant places of their campuses. Following are the off-campus accommodation modes are discussed:

• Live With Your Family or Friends

If your family members or friends are already residing in your destination which is currently Austria, then you are the luckiest one. This is because you will get the chance to live with your family member and friends. This mode of accommodation helps you to live within reasonable cost and you can also keep yourself away from homesickness.

• OeAD Housing Office

In obtaining private accommodation as living in Austria OeAD Housing Office is a well-known name in Austria. Students, migrants, and all other foreigners can find the accommodation just according to their choice in every single city of Austria through the OeAD Housing Office. The charges are different according to the mode of accommodation. 

• Private Rented Flats

Another option for accommodation students can find is private rental flats. From 250 to 450 euros single room with basic facilities students can find the big cities.

What is the Average Cost of Living in Austria?

It is true that Austria is one of the richest counters in the world. But, as compared to other developed European countries it offers reasonably inexpensive living style. Actually, the cost of living relies upon your style of living. As luxurious your lifestyle will be, as much it will be costly. Following are the basic requirements for living a healthy and normal life:

Food and Grocery:

Monthly, from 250 to 500 EURs are required food and grocery.

Transportation:

EURs 2.20 are required to buy a oneway ticket.

Entertainment:

EURs 100 to 200 one spend for entertainment i.e. cinemas, and trips, etc.

Studies and Personal Requirements:

Approximately, 300 EURs are required to buy study accessories including books and other equipment.  

Job In Austria For International Students

International students go abroad for the purpose of studies. Actually, students go abroad because the facilities of higher education they cannot get in Pakistan. But, due to the high difference in currency students, sometimes, find it hard to afford their studies and living costs. For this purpose, they need permission to work while studying to meet with their study and living expenses.

Does Austria allow International Students to do Job?

Yes! Austria allows international students to get working opportunities for bearing their study and living expenditures. All the international students excluding EU, EEA and Swiss students required to get work permit and permission for working there in Austria. For the limited hours, students are allowed to work.

Part Time Working

Undergraduate students are allowed to work up to 10 hours a week. Master level students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week but they are required to have a work permit for this purpose. However, students who are working in research, science and another related field on the basis of a contract do not allow to get a permit.

Part-Time Internship

Austria also offers internship facilities to international students. Students for internship proposes do not require a work permit. They can do an internship within in limited hours of time.

Benefits of Jobs and internship During Studies

1. With part-time jobs students can earn for their study expenses and living style.
2. They can also get the working experience while going studies which can be benefited for them in the future.
3. Students can know the market trend.
4. While working with the local people students can make good relations with them.
5. Students can make their ways smooth for getting jobs after studies.
6. The internship offers exceptional skills to the students about their subject of studies.
7. They can find both study and training at the same time.
8. They can make good relations with the employers which can bestow them employment opportunities after studies.

Where to Find Jobs?

Several types of part jobs exist in Austria especially for foreign students and following are the helpful tips to find easy or quick jobs:

1. Part-time jobs are available as on-campus jobs. Students can contact the administration department for this purpose.
2. Students can meet with their seniors in finding the best employment opportunities.
3. There are several jobs portal or online jobs portal based from Austria students can find that help in providing the jobs according to your need or nature.

After Study Jobs In Austria

Job Seeker Visa/Work Permit

After study students are not allowed to get jobs in Austria. However, they are allowed to apply separately for jobs if they are interested to make Austria as their employment destination.

For this purpose Job seeker, visa is provided to the international graduates. The visa is valid for up to six months and international graduates are asked to find jobs within this duration.

In case students find a job within this duration then they have to apply for Work Permit or Permanent Residence for living and working in Austria. But, unfortunately, if international graduates or masters do not get the employment opportunity then they are not allowed to extend this job seeker visa.   

PR & Citizenship

What is a Permanent Residence?

Another question students ask does Austria offer permanent residence or citizenship to foreigners? We give the answer in a positive gesture that yes! Foreigners including Pakistani students are allowed to apply for permanent residence or citizenship after completing their studies in Austria.

Permanent residence is actually the status of your living and working in a country for which you are not local personnel.

Types of Migration/Permanent Residence

Austria offers foreigners to be the part of Austria in the following ways:

Permanent Immigration/ Red-White-Red Card

If you are listing in the following categories then you are allowed to apply for permanent immigration or Red-White-Red card:

1. Very Highly Qualified Workers
2. Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
3. Graduates of Austrian Universities and Colleges of Higher Education
4. Self-employed Key Workers
5. Start-up Founders

Temporary Residence

If you are going to apply for short t3erm or temporary residence then you are also welcome by Austria. Applicants must show the following purposes for being eligible for temporary residence:

1. ICT
2. Mobile ICT
3. Seconded employee
4. Self-employed Persons
5. Researcher-mobility Special Cases of dependent gainful occupation
6. Students
7. Pupils
8. Social Service Employee
9. Volunteers
10. Family Reunification

Points Calculator System/High Skilled Immigrants

Under the following conditions applicants are called to apply for PR through points-based immigration:

1. Very highly skilled people
2. A skilled worker with shortage based occupation
3. Special Key Workers
4. Startup founders

Fixed-Term Employment

Fixed term employment is for a fixed time duration. Applicants who listed under the following categories are called to apply for Fixed Term Employment:

1. Seasonal Worker
2. Posting of Workers
3. Transnational Hiring out of Workers
4. Intra-corporate Transfer

Following are the requirements to apply for permanent immigration or Red-White-Red card and Temporary Residence:

1. Applicants who want to apply for permanent immigration or Red-White-Red card must make it sure that their monthly income is according to the required criteria.
2. If you are a single person then your monthly income must be equal to 933.06 EURs.
3. For couples, monthly income must be equal to 1,398.97 EURs.
4. If you have a child then the additional amount for each child must be equal to 143.97 EURs for monthly living charges.
5. Applicants are also asked to cover health insurance.
6. Reasonable accommodation for you and your family (if applicable) is required to show.
7. Applicants must not be a threat for local territory if there are going to apply for permanent immigration or Red-White-Red card.

Citizenship

Austria offers citizenship in following of the conditions:

1. Citizenship by birth
2. Citizenship by descent
3. Citizenship by Naturalizations

Following are the general requirements to apply for citizenship in any case:

1. Duly filled and signed application form by the applicants. If applicants are under 18 age then application form must be signed by parents.
2. Duly filled and signed affidavit for adults and affidavit for minors.
3. An original birth certificate is required to attach with the application form.
4. Original birth certificates of parents
5. If you are going to apply for replacement application of a stolen or lost certificate then a copy of the certificate of citizenship may be required.
6. If you are going to apply for name change application then a copy of citizenship may also be required
7. Original citizenship certificate of parents is required if you are going to apply on behalf of your parents.
8. Original marriage certificate or divorce certificate of parents with apostle is required.
9. Original valid permanent residence certificate or status of applicants is required
10. Original valid permanent residence certificate or status of parents (for some cases) is required
11. Proof of current residence with a primary address is required.
12. The consular fee in cash is required to submit at the time to apply for citizenship

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