About
Austria
Austria is situated in
Central Europe and is surrounded by Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, the
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. It is a federal state
comprised of nine provinces (Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria,
Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Vienna), each with its own capital. The
country’s capital, Vienna.
Austria has been a member of
the United Nations since 1955, joined the European Union in 1995 and adopted
the European currency, the euro, in 1999.
Austria has a highly
industrial infrastructure as well as social and economic stability. More than
400,000 companies have been founded in the last 15 years. There are a large
number of small and medium-sized businesses, including about three hundred international
company headquarters. The most significant industrial branches include the food
industries, the machine and steel industry, chemical and vehicle industry and
electric and electronic industry.
The higher education
location of Austria unites three very important aspects: a great number of high
quality tertiary education institutions in all nine federal provinces, a long
academic tradition and a flexible atmosphere for creativity and innovation. In
many areas the Austrian institutions have accomplished outstanding achievements
on an international level and gained high reputation.
The Austrian educational
system offers you a broad spectrum of educational opportunities, making Austria an ideal place
for studying and living.
Why
study in Austria?
Although the overall size of
Austria as a country is small, it is hardly a reason for not coming to Austria
for higher studies. There is a collection of reasons for students to flock to
this country that is roughly the size of Maine, a state in the USA.
Additionally, population wise, it is home to a population that is less than
that of London or Paris
In contrast to the size of
its population, Austria is home to a number of universities that have produced
some of the best in a lot of fields from music to art and everything in
between. Students who aim to study in Austria can choose from a plethora of
universities. These universities form a part of the framework that are known as
institutions that impart quality tertiary education
In addition, the following
are some of the aspects that score highly when it comes to furthering one's
education in Austria.
Austrian institutions have
set examples in many fields of study that have encouraged students to look at
Austria as a favorite destination for further education.
A broad spectrum of
educational opportunities as also engineering study in Austria are available to
students desirous of making Austria their preferred country to gain knowledge
beyond academics.
Most of the universities
teaching applied sciences offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
In addition to the above,
there are diploma programs that are offered after the completion of the above.
The overall cost of
education in Austria is low because of many provisions by the government of
Austria.
Different universities have
differing rules for waiver of fees or reimbursement which can be enquired with
them on their site or withstudy in Austria consultants before applying.
One of the unique features
that is rarely seen in other countries is that Austrian education is
unrestricted in access even to stateless people.
Universities
& Colleges
Austria
(PAID
UNIVERSITY)
Student
Visa Requirements
To apply you need the
following documents:
· Fully completed and signed application form
for a residence permit for students (Aufenthaltsbewilligung
"Studierender" explanation)
· Recent colour photograph, size between 3.5 x 4.5 cm
· Valid Passport
· Birth Certificate
· Notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid, Aufnahmebestätigung) of the university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) or other educational institution
· Proof of sufficient financial means to finance your stay: students up to 24 years of age have to prove that they have at least 481.75 euros per month, students of 24 years of age or older have to prove that they have at least 872.31 euros per month [as of 2015] - these amounts have to be proved for a maximum of 12 months - e.g. by means of a savings account or a bank account at a bank (the account has to be accessible from Austria) or a (declaration of guarantee) of a person living in Austria or proof of purchase of traveller’s cheques for the necessary amount or a confirmation of the award of a scholarship/grant; if the costs for accommodation exceed 278.72 euros/month, you have to prove additional funds
· Proof of accommodation in Austria: e.g. tenancy contract, assignment for the right of use of accommodation with private person (e.g. family memebr, flat share, friend, ...), accommodation contract of a student hall of residence, confirmation of the reservation of accommodation by the OeAD Housing Office
· Proof of a health insurance ("travel health insurance") valid from entry to the beginning of your studies in Austria or to the beginning of your student insurance. The application for a student insurance with the Austrian national health insurance carrier (Gebietskrankenkasse) has to be proved upon request of the Austrian authority.
· Police record/certificate of good conduct (where available)
Please note
You have to submit all documents in the original and in photocopy. All documents have to be legalised and documents in languages other than German have to be submitted together with a legalised German translation.
A fee of 120 euros is payable for the residence permit. 80 euros of this have to be paid when you apply at the representative authority. Another 20 euros for the collection of police identification data ("Personalisierungsgebühr"). The remaining 20 euros you have to pay when collecting your residence permit in Austria. Additional fees may occur.
You have to apply for the residence permit in person at the competent Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate-general) abroad before travelling to Austria. The application will be forwarded to Austria by the representative authority and processed by the competent Austrian authority. Since you have to await the decision in your home country you should apply at least 3 months before the intended entry to Austria.
If the Austrian authority decides to grant you the permit, the representative authority will inform you and issue a residence visa D for entry to Austria. You have to apply for this visa within 3 months of getting the information. You then have to collect the residence permit in Austria within 6 months of getting the information, in any case within the validity period of the visa.
· Recent colour photograph, size between 3.5 x 4.5 cm
· Valid Passport
· Birth Certificate
· Notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid, Aufnahmebestätigung) of the university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) or other educational institution
· Proof of sufficient financial means to finance your stay: students up to 24 years of age have to prove that they have at least 481.75 euros per month, students of 24 years of age or older have to prove that they have at least 872.31 euros per month [as of 2015] - these amounts have to be proved for a maximum of 12 months - e.g. by means of a savings account or a bank account at a bank (the account has to be accessible from Austria) or a (declaration of guarantee) of a person living in Austria or proof of purchase of traveller’s cheques for the necessary amount or a confirmation of the award of a scholarship/grant; if the costs for accommodation exceed 278.72 euros/month, you have to prove additional funds
· Proof of accommodation in Austria: e.g. tenancy contract, assignment for the right of use of accommodation with private person (e.g. family memebr, flat share, friend, ...), accommodation contract of a student hall of residence, confirmation of the reservation of accommodation by the OeAD Housing Office
· Proof of a health insurance ("travel health insurance") valid from entry to the beginning of your studies in Austria or to the beginning of your student insurance. The application for a student insurance with the Austrian national health insurance carrier (Gebietskrankenkasse) has to be proved upon request of the Austrian authority.
· Police record/certificate of good conduct (where available)
Please note
You have to submit all documents in the original and in photocopy. All documents have to be legalised and documents in languages other than German have to be submitted together with a legalised German translation.
A fee of 120 euros is payable for the residence permit. 80 euros of this have to be paid when you apply at the representative authority. Another 20 euros for the collection of police identification data ("Personalisierungsgebühr"). The remaining 20 euros you have to pay when collecting your residence permit in Austria. Additional fees may occur.
You have to apply for the residence permit in person at the competent Austrian representative authority (embassy, consulate-general) abroad before travelling to Austria. The application will be forwarded to Austria by the representative authority and processed by the competent Austrian authority. Since you have to await the decision in your home country you should apply at least 3 months before the intended entry to Austria.
If the Austrian authority decides to grant you the permit, the representative authority will inform you and issue a residence visa D for entry to Austria. You have to apply for this visa within 3 months of getting the information. You then have to collect the residence permit in Austria within 6 months of getting the information, in any case within the validity period of the visa.
Austrian
Embassy in India
Embassy of Aurtria in New
Delhi
EP-13, Chandragupta Marg,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi,
Delhi 110021
Tel: 011 2419 2700
Useful Links
Austrian Embassy
WebsiteWebsite :- http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/
Austrian Tourism
WebsiteWebsite :- http://www.austria.info/in
Austrian Airlines
WebsiteWebsite :- http://www.austrian.com/?cc=AT&sc_lang=en
Austrian Trade
WebsiteWebsite :- http://www.advantageaustria.org/international/index.en.html
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