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Study social sciences in Austria
Universities and colleges in Austria recorded as teaching social sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.
Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology
From official course data (government statistics and national course registers). In the official European data some fields are grouped (social sciences are counted together with journalism and information), so check the course list on the university’s website.
Subjects we can show you in Austria
25 institutions recorded as teaching this in Austria.
Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z
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College · St. Pölten
Bachelor's · Master's · Short courses
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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 social sciences can differ from the country average.
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Questions students ask
How much does it cost to study social sciences 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 social sciences 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 social sciences, by nationality
Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.
