Study in Austria from Nepal and India

Austria student visa at a glance

Visa fee

NPR 37,038

EUR 218

Source: bmeia.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Money to show a year

NPR 14.7 lakh

EUR 8,670.96

Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Work in term

20 hrs/wk

Term-time work

Source: migration.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Stay after study

1 yr

Job-search extension

Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Short answer: To study in Austria you apply for the Residence permit – Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Student, § 64 NAG). The main visa fee is EUR 218 (about NPR 37,038). You must also show EUR 722.58 per month: money that stays yours. You can work up to 20 hours a week during term. Eligible bachelor's and master's graduates can get a post-study work stay of up to 12 months (rules and longer stays for some degrees below).

How much does it cost to study in Austria?

Two different kinds of money: fees you pay (gone once paid) and funds you show as evidence (they stay in your account). Never add them together.

What do I need for the Austria student visa?

Who qualifies

Degree students at a university, university of applied sciences, private university or university college of teacher education; non-degree courses need at least 40 ECTS and must not be only language learning. Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Where to apply

In person at the Austrian embassy or consulate for your place of residence, then wait abroad for the decision by the residence authority in Austria. Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Decision time

The residence authority must decide within 90 days, extended by 90 days if documents must be added; apply at least three months before you plan to travel. Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Health insurance

You need insurance covering all risks in Austria; travel insurance only counts until you can take out student self-insurance with ÖGK (€78.84 a month in 2026). Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Key documents

Admission letter, proof of funds, accommodation contract, insurance, passport copy and a police clearance certificate no older than 3 months, legalised and translated. Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Permit length

Usually issued for 12 months (two years in mobility programmes) and renewed in Austria. Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Renewal

Apply in person before expiry (not earlier than 3 months before) and show study success of 16 ECTS or 8 semester hours per academic year. Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

After arrival

Register your address at the registration office within 3 working days. Source: studyinaustria.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I work while studying in Austria?

Term-time work

Up to 20 hours a week with an employment permit (Beschäftigungsbewilligung) granted without a labour-market test; this also applies to marginal jobs. Source: migration.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Who applies

The employer applies to the Public Employment Service (AMS) before you start; work must not interfere with your studies. Source: migration.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Can I stay and work after graduating?

Job-search extension

After graduating you can renew the student permit once for 12 months to look for work or start a business. Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Next permit

From the extended permit you can switch to e.g. a Red-White-Red Card, EU Blue Card or Settlement Permit – Researcher. Source: oead.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

What is different for Nepali and Indian students?

What are the top universities in Austria?

Compare universities across countries

What do international students study in Austria?

The most-studied fields, from official enrolment statistics. No official breakdown for Nepali or Indian students is published, so these figures cover international students.

What has changed recently?

1. 1 Jan 2026

   New ASVG reference rates: €1,308.39 a month (24+) and €722.58 (under 24); rent allowance threshold €386.43. Source: oesterreich.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

2. 1 Jan 2026

   Residence-permit card application fee listed at €218 from 1 January 2026. Source: bmeia.gv.at (opens the official website in a new tab)

Check these yourself

We could not confirm these on an official page when we last checked, so we do not state them as facts.

• Whether the tuition exemption for Nepali citizens continues after Nepal leaves the UN least-developed-country list (scheduled for 24 Nov 2026) — ask your university.
• Whether Nepali students must also apply for the visa D in New Delhi (the embassy says visas D are lodged at the competent consulate).
• Translation rules: the embassy's study page asks for certified German translations, while other pages say English documents are usually accepted.

Official sources for Austria

Government and official pages we use for this guide, checked 22 Oct 2026.

1. 1Migration platform of the Austrian Federal Government – temporary residence (EN)immigration_authority · Student permit, work 20 h, 12-month job search
2. 2migration.gv.at – temporärer Aufenthalt (DE)funds · Funds €722.58 (<24) / €1,308.39 (24+); 20 h work
3. 3oesterreich.gv.at – "Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Student" – Antragstudent_visa · Requirements, procedure, fee €218, 90-day decision, 12-month job search
4. 4oesterreich.gv.at – Allgemeine Voraussetzungenfunds · ASVG rates since 1 Jan 2026; €386.43 rent threshold
5. 5OeAD – Residence permit Student (no mobility programme)student_visa · Checklist, funds 2026, insurance €78.84, work, renewal, job search
6. 6Austrian Embassy New Delhi – settlement and residence (fees)fee · Residence permit €218 from 1 Jan 2026; no external providers
7. 7Austrian Embassy New Delhi – visafee · Visa D €195
8. 8Austrian Embassy New Delhiembassy_india · Jurisdiction: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka
9. 9Austrian Embassy New Delhi – how to applyembassy_nepal · Residence permits in person at New Delhi; VFS only for visas
10. 10Austrian Embassy New Delhi – studying in Austriaembassy_india · Student procedure (fee stated as €120 – outdated)
11. 11Austrian Embassy New Delhi – legalisationlegalisation · Apostille (India); honorary consulate Kathmandu
12. 12Study in Austria – tuitionstudy_portal · €726.72/semester third-country; ÖH €26.20
13. 13Study in Austria – living costsliving · ~€1,300/month
14. 14TU Wien – Studienbeitragtuition · Annex 1 exemption list incl. Nepal
15. 15UN LDC Portal – Nepalldc · Nepal scheduled LDC graduation 24 Nov 2026
16. 16Study in Austria – stay (registration, insurance)study_portal · Meldezettel within 3 days; insurance