53 universities found
Austria offers low-cost higher education — around €726 per semester for non-EU students at public universities. Teaching is predominantly in German, though English-taught programs are available, especially in Vienna and Graz.
To apply, you'll need recognized secondary school qualifications, German language certification (DSH or ÖSD C1) for German-taught programs, or IELTS/TOEFL for international programs. Application periods run from April to September depending on the program.
Top universities include the University of Vienna, TU Wien, University of Graz, and University of Innsbruck. Ernst Mach and OeAD scholarships support international students and researchers.
Vienna, Austria
The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw) is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious institutions dedicated to music, theatre, and film arts. Founded in 1817, it has played a ce
Ranking: 1 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The world's largest music university, based in the global capital of classical music, known for music performance, composition, conducting, music education and drama.
Ranking: 50 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien) is one of the oldest and most prestigious art academies in Europe, established in 1692. Located in Vienna, Austria, it is a public
Ranking: 51 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni Vienna) is one of the oldest and leading veterinary institutions in Europe, founded in 1765. It is the only university in Austria dedicated excl
Ranking: 51 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious medical institutions, with origins dating back to 1365 as part of the University of Vienna and established as an indepe
Ranking: 69 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The University of Applied Arts Vienna (Die Angewandte) is one of Europe’s leading institutions for art, design, and creative innovation, founded in 1867. Located in Vienna, it is known for its experim
Ranking: 76 | Country: Austria
Salzburg, Austria
One of the world's most celebrated conservatories bearing Mozart's name, known for music performance, conducting, music education, dramatic arts and visual arts.
Ranking: 100 | Country: Austria
Salzburg, Austria
The University Mozarteum Salzburg is Austria’s premier institution for music and dramatic arts, deeply rooted in the classical tradition of Salzburg — home of Mozart. Founded on historic conservatory
Ranking: 101 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The University of Vienna is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe, founded in 1365. Located in Austria’s capital, it serves over 85,000 students and offers a broad spectrum of programs
Ranking: 137 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The largest university in the German-speaking world, founded in 1365, known for humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences and theology, with 15 Nobel laureates among its alumni.
Ranking: 150 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) is one of Austria’s leading public research universities, founded in 1815 and located in Vienna. It specializes in engineering, natural sciences, and technolo
Ranking: 191 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
One of Europe's most prestigious art and design universities, known for fine arts, design, architecture, media arts and art theory, consistently ranked among the world's top art schools.
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Innsbruck, Austria
The Medical University of Innsbruck is a leading public medical institution in Austria, officially established as an independent university in 2004, though its origins date back to 1669 as part of the
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The largest medical university in the German-speaking world and one of Europe's leading medical research centres, known for medicine, dentistry and health sciences.
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
One of the most prestigious technical universities in Europe, known for engineering, computer science, architecture, mathematics and natural sciences, consistently ranked among Europe's top STEM insti
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) is a leading European institution specializing in sustainability, environmental sciences, agriculture, forestry, and biotechnology.
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
The largest business university in the EU and one of the most internationally acclaimed business schools in Europe, known for economics, business, law and social sciences.
Ranking: 201 | Country: Austria
Graz, Austria
The Medical University of Graz is a leading public medical institution in Austria, established as an independent university in 2004 with origins dating back to 1863. Located in Graz, it focuses on hig
Ranking: 251 | Country: Austria
Innsbruck, Austria
The University of Innsbruck is a historic public university in Austria, founded in 1669. It offers a wide range of programs across humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, law, economics, and th
Ranking: 264 | Country: Austria
Graz, Austria
The University of Graz is one of Austria’s oldest and largest universities, founded in 1585. It offers a comprehensive range of programs in humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, law, economic
Ranking: 281 | Country: Austria
Innsbruck, Austria
The third largest university in Austria, set in the Tyrolean Alps, known for law, social sciences, economics, natural sciences and a strong focus on mountain research.
Ranking: 301 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of Europe’s largest and leading institutions in business, economics, and social sciences. Founded in 1898, it is located in Vienna and hosts over
Ranking: 350 | Country: Austria
Graz, Austria
Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is a leading public technical university in Austria, founded in 1811 and located in Graz. It specializes in engineering, natural sciences, and information techn
Ranking: 351 | Country: Austria
Graz, Austria
One of the top technical universities in Central Europe, known for engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, architecture and natural sciences.
Ranking: 351 | Country: Austria
Vienna, Austria
FH Technikum Wien is Austria’s largest university of applied sciences, focused on technology and engineering education with a practical, industry‑oriented approach. Founded in 1994, it offers bachelor
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria
Salzburg, Austria
The University of Salzburg is a public university in Austria, founded in 1622. It offers a wide range of programs in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, theology, and economics. The un
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria
Linz, Austria
Austria's design-focused art university in the cultural capital of Upper Austria, known for industrial design, media arts, visual communication, fine arts and art education.
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria
Leoben, Austria
One of Europe's premier universities for materials science and engineering, known for mining, metallurgy, polymer engineering, petroleum engineering and environmental engineering.
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria
Linz, Austria
Upper Austria's university of technology and science, known for engineering, computer science, law, economics, medicine and a pioneering AI Institute.
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria
Salzburg, Austria
A classic Austrian university in Mozart's birthplace, known for law, humanities, natural sciences, Catholic theology and cultural management, with a strong international atmosphere.
Ranking: 401 | Country: Austria