Higher education institutions

Austria is an attractive study destination: Austrian higher education institutions offer a wide range of diverse study programmes – whether at the Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD level. Students can pursue their education at top-tier research universities, receive training at one of the world-renowned universities of the arts, or opt for a practice-oriented degree at a university of applied sciences. Additionally, teacher training is available at pedagogical universities.
An increasing number of study programmes, particularly at the Master's level, are now offered in English. This makes Austrian universities highly appealing to students from around the world, with international students currently making up 30% of the student population.
Austria offers:
- 23 Universities (including 6 dedicated to the arts, 3 for medical studies, and 4 focused on
technology) - 19 Private universities
- 21 Universities of applied sciences
- 14 Teacher education colleges