In Austria, specific regulations apply to tuition fees. As of 2025, the statutory tuition fee is €363.36 per semester. For students from non-EU/EEA countries, the fee is €726.72 per semester. In addition, all students are required to pay the Austrian National Union of Students fee (ÖH-Beitrag), including accident insurance.
A distinction is made between universities and universities of applied sciences.
- Universities: For students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, as well as for persons with equivalent status, studies are free of charge as long as the standard period of study is not exceeded by more than two semesters. After that, the statutory tuition fees mentioned above apply.
- Universities of Applied Sciences: These institutions may decide independently whether to charge tuition fees. It is advisable to check directly with the relevant university of applied sciences.