Austria Opens Doors for Indian Engineering Students with New Study Visa Partnership
- Austria has announced a new education partnership with India to offer affordable engineering programs.
- The initiative provides 300 Master’s seats and 15 Bachelor’s seats at TU Wien, TU Graz, and TU Leoben.
- Tuition fees are kept low at just €726.72 per semester, ensuring world-class education at affordable costs.
- Students can work 20 hours per week while studying, gaining valuable international experience.
- After graduation, students are eligible for a 1-year visa extension to explore career opportunities in Austria.
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Austria’s Top Universities Join Hands with Indian Institutions
Austria is taking a big step toward welcoming Indian talent by connecting its most prestigious technical universities — TU Wien, TU Graz, and TU Leoben — with Indian institutions listed in the ANABIN database. This new partnership will allow Indian students to pursue Master’s programs in fast-growing fields like artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, metallurgy, and circular engineering.
Highlighting Austria’s commitment to accessible education, Ambassador Katharina Wieser shared that low tuition fees do not mean lower quality, pointing to Austria’s strong global reputation in research and innovation. She explained how the country has built a unique strength by combining academic excellence with industry partnerships, especially in engineering, quantum mechanics, and sustainable technologies.
For Indian students — especially those from IITs, NITs, and other top institutions — this collaboration is more than just a chance to study abroad. It’s an opportunity to join a secure, diverse, and forward-looking academic community that is preparing the next generation of engineers for global careers.
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Austrian Universities Made Accessible: What Indian Students Should Know
- Eligibility: Applicants must hold a BE, BTech, or BSc (Hons) degree from an ANABIN-recognized Indian institution with a minimum grade of 2.5 on the Austrian scale.
- Application Channel: All applications will be handled through VFS Educational Services.
- Available Seats: 300 Master’s seats across TU Wien, TU Graz, and TU Leoben, plus 15 Bachelor’s seats at TU Leoben.
- Work Rights: Students can work up to 20 hours per week while studying to support themselves and gain global exposure.
- Post-Study Benefits: Graduates can apply for a 1-year visa extension to explore job opportunities in Austria’s growing engineering and tech sectors.
Why This Matters for Indian Students?
- Exclusive chance for IIT, NIT, and top engineering graduates to study at leading European universities.
- Pathway into Europe’s booming STEM sectors (AI, robotics, biotech).
- Safer, more affordable alternative compared to high-cost destinations.
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