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Austria

Verified procedures for EU and non-EU students

Updated on Sep 10, 2026

Cost of living
High

Typical spending band for a student

Language
German

Main language to handle day to day

Currency
EUR

Local currency for banking and payments

Visas
Medium

Typical visa/permit process complexity

City guides

Cities in Austria

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Vienna
  • from 520 EURroom/month
  • 1universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Vienna is a major university destination in Austria. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

Open city guideGraz
  • from 440 EURroom/month
  • 1universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Graz is a major university destination in Austria. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

Open city guideInnsbruck
  • from 560 EURroom/month
  • 1universities
  • 4neighborhoods

Innsbruck is a major university destination in Austria. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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