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Austria welcomes you!

Get general information about Austria, its education system, types of universities, and how to apply for a residence permit. Discover the beauty of Austria and explore its opportunities!

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Austria welcomes you!

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  1. Austria welcomes you!

  2. Content • General Information of Austria • The Austrian Education System • Types of Universities in Austria • Applying for Residence Permit • Further Information

  3. Where is Austria? • In the heart of Europe

  4. Austria • Area: 83,858 km2 • Population : 8 million • Capital: Vienna (1.7 million inhabitants) • Official language: German • Religion: 74% Roman Catholic • 9 independent federal states

  5. The Austrian educational system Post secondary & Tertiary Level University University of Arts University of Applied Sciences University Colleges of Teacher Education Secondary Level IISecondary academic school (senior) Vocational colleges Secondary Level ISecondary academic school (junior) General secondary school Compulsory education – 9 years Primary Level Primary school Kindergarten

  6. The Austrian educational system Higher Education Sector • Academic Universities (學術性大學) • Universities of the Arts (藝術類大學) • Universities of Applied Sciences (應用科技大學/高等專業學院) • University Colleges of Teacher Education (師範)

  7. The Universities • The language of instruction is mainly German (a few courses in other languages; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes) • 2 semesters per year (fall – October ; spring – March) Bachelor (學士) 3 years Master (碩士) 2 yearsPhD (博士) 4 or more years • Living expenses (生活費 ): approx. € 700 / month

  8. Academic Universities 學術性大學 Public Universities (公立大學) : • Some universities require to provide proof of admission letter from a university in Hong Kong • Some courses have entrance exams (i.e. business administration, economics, biology, pharmacy, psychology, mass media & communication, etc) • Courses are mainly taught in German (a few courses in other languages; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes) • Tuition fees (EURO 727 per year & up) Private universities (私立大學): • Admission requirements & tuition fees are varies from individual universities • Some universities are taught entirely in English • A total of 12 private universities in Austria

  9. Universities of Arts 藝術類大學 • 6 Universities of the Arts in Austria offering programmes like music, drama, film, fine arts or applied arts • Compulsory entrance examination • Language of instruction is German

  10. Universities of Applied Sciences (FH)應用科技大學 / 高等專業學院 • More practice-oriented education • Compulsory entrance examination / interview • Courses are mainly taught in German (some courses are taught in English; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes-Medical & pharmaceutical biotechnology - Export-oriented management - Business & management - Electronics & business - Tourism & leisure management • Tuition fees (EURO 4000 – 9000/year – depending on study programs)

  11. Applying for Residence Permit(居留許可證) Hong Kong Passport Holders are eligible to enter Austria for 3 months without visa • Admission letter from Austrian Institutions (大學取錄信) • Proof of accommodation in Austria (住宿證明) • Confirmation of Tuition Payment (學費收據) • Financial proof (證明銀行存有一年的生活費) • One month travel insurance (一個月的旅遊保險) • Birth Certificate + Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (legalized by High Court) (經「高等法院認證處 」認證的出世紙及良民證 • Parental consent (父母擔保信)

  12. Austrian Trade Commission 13th Floor, Diamond Exchange Building 8-10 Duddell Street Central Hong Kong SAR T +852 2522 2388 F +852 2810 6493 Eviennachamber@advantageaustria.org DankeSchön !

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