The Guide Contains the Following Information:
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Why Study In Austria
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Admission Criteria For Austrian Universities
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The Austrian Study Visa Types and Requirements
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Study and Living Cost In Austria
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Austrian PR & Citizenship
Why Pakistani Students Should Study In Austria
Students who are planning to study in Europe are notified that Austria is one of the best study abroad destinations in Europe. If you are planning to Study in Austria then you are not going to make a bad decision. However, those who are still under the ambiguity that why they should choose Austria for higher education they must go through the below-given discussion about Austria as a study abroad destination.
Austrian universities are offering a wide range of study programs at undergraduate and graduate levels of education. Out of 370,600 students in Austrian universities, 102,000 students came from abroad for the study session of 2017. It makes 27.6% of international students in Austrian universities. The rate of international students is increasing year after year. Most students come from Italy, South Tyrol, Bosnia and Herzegovina, turkey, Croatia, Hungry, Siberia, Iran, Pakistan, and some other countries.
Austria offers quality higher education because of the worldwide recognized universities in Austria. The University of Vienna comes under the list of top 200 universities in the world. The Medical University Of Vienna comes under the list of top 300 universities in the world. The University of Innsbruck also comes under the list of top 300 universities in the world.
Moreover, Austria offers a unique culture, a good and healthy lifestyle, amazing architect, beautiful landscape, social security, delicious cuisines that all make Austria the best study abroad destination.
Admission Criteria For Austrian Universities for International Students 2020
The following is the complete detail of the admission requirements in Austrian universities for various study programs:
Bachelors’ Requirements |
Masters’ Requirements |
Ph.D. Requirements |
Intermediate studies equal to Austrian education is required |
A bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject with required GPA according to the universities where you apply |
In the relevant subject, a master level degree is required |
Identity documents are required |
Proof of identity is required |
Applicants must give the proof of identity |
IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required |
English Language proficiency test, IELTS with at least 6.5 bands is required. |
Proof of Language proficiency is required. Candidates can appear for IELTS or TOEFL |
German language proficiency course if you are going to apply for course with the medium of the German language |
German language proficiency test is required for study course entitled in the German language |
German language proficiency is required in case of the chosen study course in the German language |
Special entrance exam certificate or certificate of special qualification (the certificate will be issued from the university located in your home country and confirms that you are eligible to study the same course in your country). |
Special entrance exam or special qualification certificate is required |
For some Ph.D. programs (structured Ph.D. programs and programs that offer employment) are required entrance exams. |
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A research proposal may be required |
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Statement of purpose and references are also required to submit with your application |
The Austrian Study Visa Types and Requirements for Pakistani Students
There are two basic types of Austrian student visas to get entrance permission in Austria for study purposes:
C Type Visa: Students who want to get entrance permission for a course having a duration of less than 6 months are allowed to apply for C Type Visa.
D Type Visa: Students who want to stay in Austria for more than six months to complete their studies in Austria are required to apply for D Type Visa.
Austrian Student Visa Requirements to Apply from Pakistan
The following are the general requirements to Apply For Austrian Student Visa:
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Valid travel document, passport with at least 02 blank pages
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Passport size photographs, (colour photograph, size 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
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Admission confirmation letter from an Austrian higher education institute
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Financial proof of living in Austria. The following chart is showing the financial condition of the students:
S# |
Student Category |
Proof of Fund |
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Students under 24 years of age |
533.85 Euro/month |
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Students with 24 years of the age or above |
966.65 Euro/month |
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Couples |
1472.00 Euro/month |
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For each child |
149.15 Euro/month |
Austrian Student Visa Fee
The following chart is showing the detail of the Austrian Student visa fee:
S#: |
Visa Category |
Visa Fee |
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C Type Visa |
78.51 Euros |
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D Type Visa |
146.66 Euros |
Study and Living Cost In Austria for International Students
Through the following chart students can easily calculate the study costs in Austria:
Study Program |
Tuition Fee |
Tuition Fee in Public Sector Universities (For All Programs) |
€726.72 per semester |
Tuition Fee in Private Sector Universities (For All Programs) |
Ranges from €3,000 to €23,000 per year |
Students Union Fee |
€20.00 |
The following chart is showing the complete assessment of living cost in Austria:
Items/Categories |
Costs |
Public Transport |
€30 to €50 monthly |
Accommodation |
€200 to €500 monthly |
Food |
€07 to €10 One Time Meal |
Grocery Items |
€200 to €250 monthly |
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, and Garbage bills |
€100 to €200 monthly |
Mobile and Internet |
€32 monthly |
Pair Of Jeans |
€80 to €100 monthly |
Pair Of Shoes |
€80 to €120 monthly |
Fitness Club |
€30 to €40 monthly |
Entertainment Or Traveling |
Around €40 monthly, depends upon the mode of entertainment |
Note: Students are required around £1000 to spend a normal life routine in Austria.
Austrian PR & Citizenship Requirements and Criteria for Pakistani Students
Austrian Permanent Residence
Austria is the best place to reside because it is one of the wealthiest countries in Europe. Moreover, Austria comes with great opportunities of living for the inhabitants. Austria offers the opportunity to the third country residents to have stay permanently in Austria. There are several types of Austrian Permanent residence, PR that are allotted by Austria to third-country persons, and these are mentioned below:
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Very Highly Qualified Workers
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Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
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Austria-wide shortage occupations
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Regional shortage occupations
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Other Key Workers
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Self-employed Key Workers
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Start-up Founders
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EU Blue Card
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Red-White-Red Card plus
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Graduates
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Family reunification
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And some other form]s of settlement
Every mode of a residence permit has its own specific requirements. However, the following are the general requirements that every single candidate must be obeyed to obtain the status of residence permit in Austria:
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Applicants have to show adequate means of subsistence and the following is the detail of the financial or funding proof:
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For singles: € 966.65
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For couples: € 1,524.99
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For each child additionally € 149.15
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Applicants must have to cover health insurance.
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Proof of adequate accommodation is required.
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No threat to public order or security, which means applicants do not come under any criminal or threat record during their stay in Austria.
Austrian Citizenship
Austria offers citizenship under several categories including Acquisition By Parentage and Acquisition By Award:
1. Acquisition By Parentage
A child at the time of birth acquires citizenship of Austria.
2. Acquisition By Award
There are following options exist for the acquisition by the award in Austria:
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Naturalization
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Granting citizenship based on a legal claim
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Granting citizenship based on the discretion
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Granting citizenship when residing abroad
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Citizenship reappearance through notification
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Putative Austrians
All these modes of Austrian citizenship have their own specific rules and regulations. Applicants after completing all the requirements are provided citizenship by the award.
Frequently Ask Questions
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Best universities
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Well known degrees
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Safe environment
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Friendly environment
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Good career opportunity
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Passport
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Previous academic record
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Transcript
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Student Visa
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950 Euros is the average amount to live in Austria
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Austria is one of those countries that provide free education to all the students. However they must pay a social fee and a fee of student union which must be very low.
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Yes a student can work while study in Austria but the working hours may depend on the visa type and nationality.
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Yes there are almost 200 English taught programs offered in Austria but they need the English language proof from the student.
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Yes a student can stay up to 6 months after the completion of the degree for the search of the employment.
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Yes a student can apply for the citizenship of Austria after 10 years of continuous living in Austria.
Quick Facts About Austria
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Population
8.773 million
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National language
German
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Top 3 religion
Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam
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International Students
87,000
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Capital
Vienna
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largest 3 cities
Vienna, Graz, Linz
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Currency
Euro = 160.11 Pakistani Rupee
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Time difference with Pakistan
Pakistan is 3 hours ahead
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Work rule for International students
20 hours per week.
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Wages for students
200 to 400€ each weak
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Economy
27th
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Per capita income
52,660 PPP dollars
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Immigrant population
15.2% of Total Population
Top Austria Consultant in Pakistani Cities
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Visa guide for Austria
Pakistani students who wish to study in Austrian universities, after admission must apply for the visa of Austria at the embassy. Many students from Pakistan choose Austria s their study abroad destination.
Austria has opened Consulates in Karachi and Lahore for the convenience of the Pakistani students. For further strengthening the visa deliverance Austria has opened Visa Application centers at three places as Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
Official Website of Austria embassy in Pakistan.
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