High Rejection Risk: Public universities check if your Bachelor's credits match 80% of their Master's prerequisites. E.g., Data Science requires heavy Math credits.
Visa Delay: After VFS, your file goes to the 'Magistrat' (City Hall). MA35 (Vienna) is famous for being slow (3-4 months). No updates are provided during this time.
Bonus Income: Austria mandates a Christmas Bonus and Holiday Bonus. You get paid 14 times a year, even for part-time student jobs!
Where should you study?
Finance, IT, Tourism
UN City. Major Banks. OPEC.
Automotive, Green Tech
Mobility Hub. Plant Engg.
Steel, Chemicals
Heavy Industry. Steel Plants.
Trade, Logistics
Red Bull HQ. Vehicle Dist.
Winter Sports, Tourism
Capital of Alps. Mountain Tech.
Choose your education style.
| Feature | Public University (Uni) | Applied Sciences (FH) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Research & Theory | Practical & Career Entry |
| Teaching Style | Large Lectures (Self-study) | Small Groups (25-50 students) |
| Flexibility | High (Own timetable) | Low (Fixed schedule/batch) |
| Attendance | Flexible/Optional | Strict (80% Mandatory) |
| Duration | Flexible (3-4 Years) | Fixed (Finish on time) |
| Admission | Open (If criteria met) | Competitive (Entrance Exam) |
| Internship | Optional | Mandatory (Curriculum) |
Official 'Equalisation Supplement' Rates.
Must be organized before visa. OeAD is the government partner.
From India to Residence Card.
Submit paper file in India. Biometrics. Visa fee ~€150.
File sent to Austria (MA35). The 'Black Box' wait.
Checks: Funds (min €13,323 bank balance), Housing, Police Record.
Embassy notifies you. Passport submission.
4-Month Entry Visa issued to fly.
Register address in Austria within 3 days.
Pick up plastic ID card from Magistrat.
Austria's skilled immigration system. No Points System for Graduates if salary met.
12 Months to find a job.
24 Months (Tied to Employer).
Open Labor Market access.
High Demand: Power Engineering (Starkstromtechnik) is the #1 Shortage Occupation.
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