Austria boasts high-quality higher education with over 390,000 students currently enrolled. If you are considering studying abroad, this episode reveals the crucial financial secret: the massive divide in tuition fees at Austrian institutions.

We break down the cost structure for Austria's 22 prestigious public universities, which are known for their diverse programs and research contributions.

What you will learn in this episode:

• EU/EEA Advantage: Why citizens from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland generally pay only €20 to €40 per semester (covering student union and administrative fees, not tuition).

• The International Fee: The specific fee required of international students from outside the EU/EEA bloc: €726 per semester at public universities.

• Specialized Costs: Fees at other institutions like Universities of Applied Science, where non-EU students pay €762.72 per semester.

• The Private Warning: Why private universities can cost between €3,000 and €23,000 annually and have no restriction on the fees they charge.

• Fee Exceptions: Crucial information on specific scholarships, payment assistance programs, and how marrying an EU/EEA citizen can grant equivalency status, allowing you to pay the lower rates.

• German Language Challenge: Why some public universities may still require German speaking skills for admission, even if classes are taught in English.

Don't pay more than you need to—listen now to unlock the affordability of studying at top-ranked schools like the University of Vienna and the Vienna University of Technology