University fees in Austria in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 60 institutions in Austria that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Austria
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Austria is 2,605 EUR per year, for the 38 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 726 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 16,000 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 38 universities
From
726
EUR
Average
2,605
EUR
Up to
16,000
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 37 universities
From
726
EUR
Average
2,486
EUR
Up to
16,000
EUR
Doctorate
Based on 4 universities
From
1,453
EUR
Average
1,453
EUR
Up to
1,453
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Austria
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Austria?
A bachelor's degree in Austria costs between 726 and 16,000 EUR per year, with an average of 2,605 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Austria?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 1,235 EUR at a public university versus 7,742 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 526.9%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Austria?
For a master's, fees range from 726 to 16,000 EUR per year. A doctorate costs between 1,453 and 1,453 EUR per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 60 universities in Austria that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Danube Private University
Sigmund Freud University Vienna
UMIT Tirol - Private University for Health Sciences
Private University Schloss Seeburg
IT:U - Interdisciplinary Transformation University
Joseph Haydn Private University
Webster Vienna Private University
Military University of Applied Sciences (Theresian Military Academy)
Burgenland University of Applied Sciences (FH Burgenland)
BFI Vienna University of Applied Sciences
Catholic Private University Linz
IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems
Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna
Gustav Mahler Private University for Music
Lauder Business School
University for Continuing Education Krems
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
JAM MUSIC LAB Private University
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV)
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (FH Kärnten)
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (FH St. Pölten)
FH Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Kufstein University of Applied Sciences (Upper Austria)
Technikum Wien
Wiener Neustadt University of Applied Sciences
FH Upper Austria
Anton Bruckner Private University
WKO Vienna University of Applied Sciences (FHWien der WKW)