The main language of instruction at Austrian universities is German, but you’ll be happy to know that you can find numerous English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Austria.

But which Austrian universities offer degrees taught in English? And what are some of the common application requirements?

Let’s find out!

How many English-taught universities are there in Austria?

There’s no official database providing a precise number of universities. However, based on the study programmes listed on our portals, you can find:

• over 70 English-taught Bachelors   
• over 280 English-taught Masters   
• over 40 English-taught PhDs   
• over 15 English-taught distance learning (online) degrees   

As you can see from the list above, plenty of options are available for English-speaking international students.

Here are a few universities we recommend in Austria:

• Central European University (CEU)
• University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
• WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
• FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences

How do I know if an Austrian university teaches in English?

All the study programmes listed on our portals are taught in English, so start from there. You can also check more information about language requirements for each degree.

Austrian universities and colleges (or other websites) might list additional English-taught programmes on their web pages. In this case, you’ll have to do a bit of research to find out if those programmes are taught in English or if they’re open to international students. Should you struggle to find this information, don’t hesitate to contact the university directly.

To apply at English-taught academic institutions in Austria, you’ll have to pass one of the following widely accepted English language tests:

• PTE Academic
• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL iBT

Is English enough to live and study in Austria?

English is enough to study in Austria, but it might not be enough to live there. While various statistics show that around 70-75% of the Austrian population speak English to some degree, this can vary significantly from one area to another.

You might face challenges when shopping, travelling or asking for help. So, learning at least a few basic words and phrases in German is a great idea. The following free resources can help you get started:

• Learn German with Duolingo
• Free German A1–B1: LearnGerman.dw.com
• Learn German YouTube channel

The best English-taught universities in Austria

Here are the best English-taught universities in Austria according to the latest QS Rankings by TopUniversities:

• University of Vienna
• Vienna University of Technology
• Graz University of Technology
• University of Innsbruck
• Johannes Kepler University Linz
• University of Klagenfurt
• Karl-Franzens-Universitaet Graz
• Paris Lodron University of Salzburg

Public Universities in Austria

Public universities in Austria offer free and affordable education to international students and are also renowned for their varied programs. Here are the top public universities in Australia:

• Universität Wien Vienna
• Technische Universität Wien
• Universität Innsbruck
• Technische Universität Graz
• Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
• Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
• Wirtschaftsuniversität Wein
• Universität für Bodenkultur Wein
• Medizinische Universität Wein
• Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
• Universität Salzburg
• Medizinische Universität Graz
• Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wein
• Donau-Universität Krems
• FH Oberösterreich
• Institute of Science and Technology Austria
• Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wein
• Montanuniversität Leoben
• Fachhochschule St. Pölten
• FH Joanneum Graz
• Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
• FH Technikum Wien

Study in Austria for Free

Several universities in Austria cost little to no charges to study there. All the public universities in Austria are highly affordable. But your tuition fees depends on your nationality. Even if you do not qualify for free tuition fees, you have to pay $1,600 per annum i.e. INR 1,16,186.

Tuition Free Universities in Austria for International Students

If you are from EU or Switzerland, tuition fees for you in every public university of Austria will be zero. Another case where your tuition fees will be of zero cost is if you belong to one of the developing countries. Here are the top developing countries which are eligible for free education in Austria:

1. India
2. Turkmenistan
3. Turkey
4. Gabon
5. Croatia
6. Liberia
7. Mozambique
8. Philippines
9. Solomon Islands
10. Anguila
11. Morocco
12. Honduras
13. Senegal
14. Djibouti
15. Central African Rep.
16. Oman
17. Laos
18. Korea, Dem. Rep.
19. Lebanon
20. Kenya