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University Preparation

Do you want to prepare for your university studies (in Austria or at home)? Do you want to gather international experience and improve your German skills? Do you want to get an internationally recognized exam?

Learn German - Academic Year 1 + 2

A preparatory German course with a duration of 13 to 39 weeks is an excellent foundation for meeting the challenges of university studies. Your German course consists of 4 daily lessons (Academic Year 1) or 6 daily lessons (Academic Year 2) in small international study groups following a recognized curriculum. You profit from an attractive long-term discount of up to 25%. (This discount is already considered in our pricelist).

Exam preparation and OSD-exam Mittelstufe

An additional certificate preparation course gears you up for taking an internationally recognized exam. You get to know typical exam questions and get ready with sample tasks.
ÖSD (= Österreichisches Sprachdiplom) Certificates: A2 Grundstufe Deutsch, Zertifikat Deutsch, ÖSD-Mittelstufe (recognized by Austrian and most German universities as fulfilling language entrance requirements), Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch

Accommodation

You have a choice of host families, apartments, or school residence accommodation the whole year round. At host families and in school residences it is possible to book breakfast, half board or self-catering (cooking facilities). Our apartments are equipped with a kitchen in which you will find the most important utensils and crockery. More information

Visa information

EU citizens and citizens of Island, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a visa at all. Citizens of some countries need to apply for a visa for stays longer than three months. Citizens of some countries (esp. Turkey, Russia and CIS-states) may find it difficult to get a visa for stays longer than 3 months. In this case, we recommend that you come to Austria for 3 months at first, return to your country and then come back for a second study period.
For detailed information see our flyer „Entry to Austria“.

Requirements for studying at an Austrian university

In 2005 certain restrictions to university admission especially in popular studies (i.e. medicine-related studies, biology, pharmacy, psychology, business studies and others) have been introduced at some universities. Please contact the university for information.

For EU, EEA or Swiss nationals and others:
• High school diploma (translated and authenticated). It’s up to the individual universities if additional exams are required.
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of German: ÖSD-Mittelstufe.

Citizens of other nations need in addition to that
• Proof of a university place in your homeland:
- in the same field of studies as you would like to study in Austria and
- for the period you want to study in Austria.

Universities

Most universities offer 4-year degree programmes. After completing a 4-year degree you graduate with a master's degree ("Magister"). You can opt for further studies, called doctorate ("Doktor"). You can also attend university as visiting student and stay for one or two terms only.

• Universities in Austria: University of Vienna, Vienna University of Technology, University of Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck and more.
• Art Colleges: Vienna Conservatory, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts Salzburg (Mozarteum Salzburg) and more.

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