Scholarships : Austria
Austria offers a wide range of fully funded and partially funded scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies. Whether you’re applying to a public university in Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, or Linz, financial aid is available through government programs, university-specific funding, and third-party foundations.These scholarships make Austria one of the most affordable study destinations in Europe — especially for students from India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, the Philippines, Kenya, and more.
🇦🇹 Government-Funded Scholarships for International Students
🎓 OeAD Scholarships (Austrian Agency for Education & Internationalisation)
OeAD is the official scholarship platform for studying in Austria. It offers funding for:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD students
- Short-term research stays
- Language courses and summer schools
Popular Programs:
- Ernst Mach Grants (for non-EU students)
- Scholarships of the Republic of Austria (for all levels)
- Franz Werfel Grant (for humanities/language scholars)
🌐 Apply here: https://grants.at/en
🔍 Browse all opportunities by level, country, and field.
💰 Scholarship of the Republic of Austria for International Students
- Open to applicants from developing countries
- For Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students
- Monthly grant: €1,050
- Covers living expenses, tuition, insurance
- Administered by OeAD
🌐 Official page: https://grants.at/en/?=MzAwMzFfMzAxNThfMA==
🎓 Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide
- For students from non-EU/EEA countries
- Duration: 4–10 months (for studies or research)
- Monthly stipend: €1,250
- Covers travel allowance, accommodation help, and insurance
- Suitable for exchange and full-time students
🌐 Learn more: https://oead.at/en/study-research-teaching
🏫 University-Specific Scholarships in Austria
Many Austrian public universities offer tuition waivers, merit-based scholarships, and housing support to international students. Here are some of the most popular:
🏛️ University of Vienna Scholarships
- Offers tuition fee exemption for eligible developing-country students
- Some departments offer faculty-specific grants
🌐 Info: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/tuition-fee/
🛠️ TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
- Helmut Veith Stipend for women in Computer Science – worth €6,000/year
- Tuition waivers for outstanding international master’s students
🌐 Apply here: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/teaching-at-tu-wien
🎓 University of Klagenfurt
- Offers merit-based and need-based funding
- Up to €6,000/year for eligible Master’s students
- Partial tuition refunds for high performers
🌐 Details: https://www.aau.at/en/study/studying-at-aau/
🌿 BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
- Funding for students from developing countries in environment-related programs
- Apply via Erasmus+ or OeAD grants
🌍 Erasmus+ Scholarships (EU-Wide)
Austria participates in the Erasmus+ Programme, which supports:
- Full-time degrees at Master’s level (Erasmus Mundus)
- Student mobility (for 1–2 semesters)
- Monthly stipends + tuition coverage
🌐 Explore Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities
👨🏽🎓 Tips for International Students Applying for Scholarships in Austria
- Apply as early as possible (some deadlines are 9–12 months before intake)
- Translate all academic documents into German or English
- Tailor your motivation letter to Austrian academic values (research, sustainability, social responsibility)
- Include proof of German/English proficiency, even if your course is in English
- Simultaneously apply for tuition waiver + living allowance
📌 Estimated Monthly Living Costs in Austria (2025)
| Expense Category | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent & Utilities | €350–€500 |
| Food & Groceries | €200–€300 |
| Transport (with pass) | €25–€50 |
| Health Insurance | €60–€80 |
| Personal Expenses | €100–€150 |
💡 Most full scholarships (like OeAD or Erasmus+) cover all these expenses.