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Study art and design in Austria

Universities and colleges in Austria recorded as teaching art and design, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Fine art, graphic design, fashion, interior design

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in Austria

Business and management 42Computing and software 24Engineering 25Medicine and health 33Social sciences 25Education and teaching 38Natural sciences 18Economics and finance 5Art and design 1Agriculture and environment 5
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

1 institution recorded as teaching this in Austria.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Other universities in Austria

Our course data does not show art and design for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

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Studying in Austria at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 1,500
Living costs a month
EUR 1,300 to EUR 1,300
First year, all in, from
EUR 17,300
Money to show for the visa
EUR 8,700
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for art and design can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study art and design in Austria?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 1,500 a year, and living costs from EUR 1,300 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 17,300. Fees for art and design can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Austria?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Austria after I graduate?

Yes: Student permit renewal to seek work or start a business gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study art and design, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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