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Polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Austria
Applied and technical higher education. Strong on employment outcomes, and usually cheaper than a research university.
Studying in Austria, from the official sources in our guide, checked 2026-09-24
- A first year from
- EUR 17,300
- Money to show for the visa
- EUR 8,670.96
- Work in term
- 20 h/week
- Work after study
- 1 year
17 listings in Austria. No account needed.
We list 17 polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Austria. By city: 3 in Vienna, 1 in Wiener Neustadt, 1 in Wels and 1 in St. Pölten, and 8 more in 8 other cities (3 with no city recorded). Across all its institutions, the subjects we hold most data for are business and management, education and teaching, medicine and health, engineering. Each profile names the public register it comes from and links to the institution's own website, which is where fees and admissions are confirmed.
Before you choose, see the Austria guide (costs, visa money and work rights), the student visa and scholarships to study here.