🇦🇹 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.

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💰 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==

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🎓 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/to-austria/grants/ernst-mach-grant

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🏫 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/

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🛠️ 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/tuition-fees-scholarships/scholarships

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🎓 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/financial-matters/scholarships/

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🌿 BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

• • Funding for students from developing countries in environment-related programs
  • Apply via Erasmus+ or OeAD grants

🌐 https://www.boku.ac.at/en/international/themen/studieren-in-wien/stipendien-und-finanzierung

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🌍 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

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👨🏽‍🎓 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

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📌 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.