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EuropeStudy in Austria from Pakistan
Low public tuition in the heart of Europe.
Intakes
Winter
Visa
Residence permit – student
Quick snapshot
Studying in Austria, in 30 seconds
- IntakesWinter (Oct), Summer (Mar)Details
Per year, in rupeesRs 38 lakh – Rs 54 lakhDetails
Tuition€1,500 – €3,000 / year at public universitiesDetails
Living costs€900 – €1,200 / monthDetails- VisaResidence permit – student · ModerateDetails
Work rightsLimited hours per week
EnglishIELTS or German, depending on programme
Universities11 profiled, Tier 1 firstOpen
Scholarships5 fully funded options trackedDetails
Quick answer
Pakistani students can study in Austria on a Residence permit – student after receiving the Admission letter. Main intakes are Winter (Oct), Summer (Mar). Expect tuition of roughly €1,500 – €3,000 / year at public universities and living costs of €900 – €1,200 / month. Work rights: limited hours per week. English: IELTS or German, depending on programme.
Reviewed by the TeamOnline counselling team · Updated October 2026
Why Pakistani students choose Austria
Austrian public universities charge relatively low fees for non-EU students, and cities like Vienna and Graz regularly rank among the most liveable in the world.
Low public tuition
Very liveable citiesCentral Europe location
Strong technical universities
Popular courses
What Pakistani students most often study here.
Where you’ll study in Austria
Student cities and the universities we know best.
Student cities
Counsellor’s tip
Many bachelor’s programmes are taught in German, while more master’s are in English. Check the language of teaching before anything else.
Work and jobs: Part-time hours are limited. German makes work much easier to find.
Universities are listed for orientation only. TeamOnline shortlists from many institutions based on your profile.
How hard is it to study in Austria?
Our assessment for Pakistani students, from the files we handle.
Getting in
Accessible
Public universities admit on matching qualifications.
Visa
Moderate
Paper-based residence permit through the embassy.
Cost
Very low
Low public tuition.
Work rights
Limited
Limited part-time hours.
Undergraduate applications
Apply to the university; some programmes need entrance exams.
Master’s & PhD applications
Apply directly; your bachelor’s must match the master’s closely.
What it costs
Indicative figures. Your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
One year, tuition + living, in rupees
Rs 38 lakh – Rs 54 lakh
Rough estimate at about Rs 280 per US dollar. Scholarships can bring this to zero.
| Tuition | €1,500 – €3,000 / year at public universities |
|---|---|
| Living costs | €900 – €1,200 / month |
| Funds to show for the visa | Tuition still owed + living costs for the required period |
| Other costs | Visa fee, health cover or surcharge, flights, deposit |
Austria Residence permit – student: step by step
Moderate: Paper-based residence permit through the embassy.
- 1Admission letterUnconditional admission.
- 2Funds and insuranceMonthly living amount and health insurance.
- 3Residence permit (student)File at the Austrian embassy.
- 4Collect D visaTo travel and collect the permit.
Watch out: Decisions can take months; apply as soon as you have the admission letter.
Scholarships for Austria
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s · Master’s
Fully funded · Mostly November–February.
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility · Undergraduate · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Through your home university.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · PhD · Postdoc
Fully funded · Usually autumn to December.
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme · Master’s
Fully funded · With your ETH application.
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships · PhD
Fully funded · Usually autumn.
EPFL Excellence Fellowships · Master’s
With your EPFL application.
OeAD Ernst Mach Grant · PhD · Postdoc
Usually twice a year.
Studying in Austria: FAQs
01Can Pakistani students study in Austria?
Yes. Pakistani students apply to universities in Austria and then for a Residence permit – student, which is built on the Admission letter. TeamOnline handles the applications and the visa file.
02When are the intakes in Austria?
The main intakes are Winter (Oct), Summer (Mar). Start preparing 8 to 12 months before your intake.
03How much does it cost to study in Austria?
Tuition is roughly €1,500 – €3,000 / year at public universities, and living costs are roughly €900 – €1,200 / month. These are indicative figures; your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
04Can I work while studying in Austria?
Limited hours per week.
05Do I need IELTS to study in Austria?
IELTS or German, depending on programme. Requirements vary by university and course.
06Is it hard to get into universities in Austria?
Accessible. Public universities admit on matching qualifications.
07Is the Residence permit – student hard to get from Pakistan?
Moderate. Paper-based residence permit through the embassy. Watch out: Decisions can take months; apply as soon as you have the admission letter.
08How do I apply to a master’s in Austria?
Apply directly; your bachelor’s must match the master’s closely.
09Which universities in Austria do Pakistani students apply to?
Well-known options include University of Vienna, TU Wien, Graz University of Technology, University of Innsbruck. The right shortlist depends on your grades, budget and course, and TeamOnline builds one for your profile.
10What are the best cities for students in Austria?
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz are popular with international students. Part-time hours are limited. German makes work much easier to find.
Best Universities In Austria
Tier-1 first. Every profile has costs, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.
How We Get You To Austria
One counsellor from your first question to your flight.
01Honest shortlist
Universities and scholarships you can realistically win, not the ones that pay agents most.
02Applications that stand out
SOPs, CVs and references shaped with you, then checked line by line.
03Visa file done right
Funds, documents and interview practice for your country’s rules.
04Ready to fly
Accommodation, travel and pre-departure briefing so you land prepared.
Next step
Ready to apply to Austria?
Book a free profile assessment with a counsellor.