Europe
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 606 programs at 15 universities in Austria listed on Global Admissions; 60% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 143 |
| Master's | 1,452 USD | 1,453 USD | 1,453 USD | 153 |
| 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 on Global Admissions for Austria right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Biology | University of Vienna | Bachelor's | 50 USD |
| Bachelor in Interactive Media und Games Business | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 421 USD |
| Bachelor in Bank- und Finanzwirtschaft | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 421 USD |
| Bachelor in Technisches Vertriebsmanagement | University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna | Bachelor's | 421 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 |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Austria?
Yes — 362 of the 606 degree programs in Austria on Global Admissions (60%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Austria accept international students?
15 universities in Austria list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 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 606 degree programs that 15 universities in Austria list on Global Admissions, as of August 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 data, August 17, 2026".