Cost of studying in Austria
Studying in Austria costs an EU student around €12,114 a year: about €726 in tuition, plus €949 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,454 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 16 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€12,114EU student, total/yr
€726Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,454Non-EU tuition/yr
€949Living costs/mo
€11,388Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Austria€12,114
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Austria?
- Studying in Austria costs an EU student around €12,114 a year: about €726 in tuition, plus €949 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,454 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Austria for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €726 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Austria?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €1,454 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Austria?
- Plan for roughly €949 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €11,388 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.