Live & work

Entry & visa 

To enter Austria for study purposes, one might need a visa and/or a residence permit - depending on your nationality and your duration of stay.

Stay

In Austria it is compulsory to register with the municipal authorities (Meldeamt: Gemeindeamt, Magistratisches Bezirksamt) within three working days of entering the country. And you need to make sure that you are properly insured during your stay.

Living costs

You'd like to know hou much it costs living in Austria? Although Austria is counted among the richest countries of the world, the general cost of living in Austria is not so high compared to other European countries.

Daily life

Here you will learn how things work in everyday Austrian life: what to look out for in social interactions, how to get from A to B quickly and cheaply, and what cultural and sporting activities Austria has to offer.

Accommodation

Are you looking for information about accommodation in Austria? We have useful information for a successful flat search!

Working

Whether or not you are allowed to work in Austria depends on your nationality, the kind of work and - for nationals of third countries – also on the type of residence title.