Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Austria
| In EUR as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | EUR 1,453 | EUR 1,450 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | EUR 15,600 | EUR 15,600 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | EUR 218 | EUR 218 |
| First year, all in | EUR 17,270 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | EUR 8,671 | EUR 8,670 Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs |
Worth knowing. The proof of funds nearly doubles at age 24 (EUR 15,700.68 a year) and rises further if rent exceeds EUR 386.43 a month.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.