| Money you must show | €722.58 a month under 24, €1,308.39 a month from 24, for twelve months 2026 rates: €8,670.96 or €15,700.68 a year. If your rent is above €386.43 a month, you must show more. Source: OeAD: Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, checked 27 October 2026 |
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| Visa fee | €218 Application fee for the residence permit 'Student', not a visa fee. Not refunded if the application is refused. Source: OeAD, checked 27 October 2026 |
| Work while you study | 20 hours a week Your employer needs an employment permit, which is granted without a labour market test. More hours are usually possible in the summer and winter breaks. Source: OeAD, checked 27 October 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | 12 months to look for work or start a business Renewal of the student permit after graduating. A matching job leads to a Red-White-Red Card for graduates. Source: Migration.gv.at: Austrian Federal Government, checked 9 October 2026 |