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Cost of Studying in Austria: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Austria is 1,453 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,452 USD and 1,453 USD. These figures are computed from 543 programs at 14 universities in Austria listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 59% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Austria by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,452 USD | 1,454 USD | 5,360 USD | 141 |
| Master's | 1,452 USD | 1,453 USD | 1,453 USD | 177 |
| PhD | 1,453 USD | 1,800 USD | 2,793 USD | 23 |
Why the numbers look this way: Austrian public universities charge non-EU students a regulated fee of about €1,500 a year, far below market-rate tuition elsewhere.
Cheapest degree programs in Austria
The lowest published international tuition in our Austria catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Biology | Vereinigung Österreichischer Bibliothekarinnen und Bibliothekare | Bachelor's | 50 USD |
| Bachelor in Interactive Media and Games Business | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 727 USD |
| Bachelor in Banking and Finance | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 727 USD |
| Bachelor in Project Management and IT | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 727 USD |
| Master in Logistics and Strategic Management | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Master's | 727 USD |
| Bachelor in Production Management Film, TV and Streaming | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 727 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Austria?
Yes — 323 of the 543 degree programs in our Austria catalog (59%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Austria accept international students?
14 universities in Austria list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Austria affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Austria charge 1,452 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 50 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 543 degree programs that 14 universities in Austria list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".