legal detail work. One day a noticeably puzzled doctoral student called the OeAD, saying that he had been informed by the residence authority that he could not apply for a renewal of his residence permit “Student”. (The supervisor's confirmation of positive work progress, which he had also submitted the previous year for the renewal of his residence permit, was now apparently no longer sufficient for a [...] contacted the residence authority and explained the situation. The OeAD never received any answer from the authority but after some time the doctoral student contacted the OeAD again – and this time he was overjoyed because his residence permit was suddenly extended without a completed doctorate and he was able to complete his doctorate after all. According to the current legal provisions students do not [...] not need a visa or a residence title if they hold a valid student residence title of another EU country (except Ireland and Denmark) and take part in a European Union or multilateral mobility programme or a similar higher education agreement. (To prove participation in such a mobility programme corresponding documents are sufficient, and the form provided on the OeAD website can also be used). The as
years old at the time of application. Please note The "Residence Permit – Student" will be issued in credit card format with a photograph and also serves as an ID document. You should carry your "Residence Permit – Student" at all times to prove your entitlement to residence in Austria. During its validity period your "Residence Permit – Student" entitles you to travel through or stay in other Schengen [...] ungen gemäß Art. 20 Abs. 5 B-VG Close Menu Your selection "third countries | student with admission | mobility programme or agreement between higher education institutions | no residence title | stay for longer than 6 months" resulted in the following information: Residence Permit – Student The "Residence Permit – Student" is intended for nationals of third countries who have been admitted to study [...] for doctoral/PhD studies). It is also possible to change to another residence title if you meet the requirements for it. Students who have finished their studies holding a "Residence Permit – Student" may apply for a renewal of the permit for another 12 months to look for a job or set up a business . If your "Residence Permit – Student" has been renewed for this purpose, you may only change it to a "
for doctoral/PhD studies). It is also possible to change to another residence title if you meet the requirements for it. Students who have completed their studies holding a "Residence Permit – Student" may apply for a renewal of the permit for another 12 months to look for a job or set up a business . If your "Residence Permit – Student" has been renewed for this purpose, you may only change it to a " [...] topics Contact form and location map Close Menu Your selection "third countries | student with notification of admission | no mobility programme | no agreement of higher education institutions | stay for more than 6 months" resulted in the following information: Residence Permit – Student The "Residence Permit – Student" is intended for nationals of third countries who have been admitted to study at [...] reservation of a room in a student hall of residence). Since you have to await the decision about your application in your country of residence you should apply for the residence permit at least three months before the date of the entrance examination. Depending on the issuing country, it may take several months to legalise the documents required for an application. If the residence authority in Austria
possible to exceed the visa-free period of stay. Family members During their visa-free stay family members* of students have no derived right of residence from the student. They cannot apply for a derived visa or residence title either. They may, however, fulfil the requirements for a visa or residence title of their own. For further information please see e.g. www.migration.gv.at . * Spouses, partners in [...] topics Contact form and location map Our programmes from A to Z Close Menu Your selection "third countries | student | mobility programme or agreement between higher education institutions | with residence title" resulted in the following information: Visa-free entry for students Students who are taking part in an Union or multilateral mobility programme (e.g. Erasmus+, OeAD scholarship) or for whom [...] the topic "work in Austria" can be found here . Renewal and change to another residence title Should it turn out that your studies will last longer than 360 days , you may if you have been admitted to study at an Austrian higher education institution apply for a " Residence Permit – Student " at the locally competent residence authority in Austria . If all the necessary documents have been submitted,
The OeAD Housing Office and home4students' student hall of residence in Vienna won the "Real Estate Oscar" 2019. The worldwide FIABCI WORLD PRIX D'EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019 in the category of "affordable living" went to the OeAD Housing Office and home4students ’ PopUp dorms in the Seestadt Aspern in Vienna. This is the first time in its history that this coveted real estate award has been brought to Vienna [...] Vienna. The "World Gold Winners" proved with this extraordinary student hall of residence that climate-friendly sustainable building in passive house standard can even be considerably cheaper than conventional building. Further information
among others, student halls of residence, some of which also provide places specifically for Ukrainian students. If you are a Ukrainian student who needs support with accommodation, please contact the BBU or the respective coordination office of the federal province in which you are staying. This also applies if you yourself would like to offer accommodation for Ukrainian students, researchers and [...] you at housing@oead.at for all questions you may have. OeAD student housing: Can the payment deadlines of Ukrainian and/or Russian residents be extended? Deferment of payments can be arranged. OeAD student housing requests you to contact them directly via the self-service platform: Login - OeAD student housing SUPPORT MEASURES FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS FROM UKRAINE: expand all collapse all Special [...] citizenship of that country or a passport. See the Tuition fees decree . Can current visas or residence titles for Ukrainian students and academics be extended if an extension of their stay in Austria becomes necessary? The Federal Ministry of the Interior provides an overview of the current entry and residence conditions for Ukrainian citizens at Registrierung und Aufenthalt (bmi.gv.at) . The following
by e-mail and telephone on questions relating to studying and research in Austria, scholarships and entry and residence regulations for students and researchers. Mehr Informationen Information about studying in Austria: www.studyinaustria.at Information about entry and residence for students and researchers: www.oead.at/entry Overview of study programmes at Austrian higher education institutions: www [...] In the calendar year 2023 the OeAD answered more than 7,400 enquiries from students, researchers and institutions. This is almost 1,500 enquiries more than in the previous year. The OeAD is often the first point of contact for students and researchers planning a study or research stay in Austria, Europe or worldwide. The OeAD also responds to enquiries from higher education institutions and other [...] institutions. In the calendar year 2023 the OeAD answered more than 7,400 enquiries from students, researchers and institutions. This is almost 1,500 enquiries more than in the previous year. The number of consultations for Ukrainian pupils and students doubled to almost 2,000 compared to the previous year. This shows the high level of interest shown by displaced Ukrainians in studying in Austria.
Researchers Visa for nationals from third countries (stay up to 6 months) Visa for Students Visa for Researcher Residence title for nationals from third countries (stay of more than 6 months) Residence Permit - Student - no mobility programme: Admission to studies at a higher education institution Residence Permit - Student - mobility programme or agreement between higher education institutions: Admission [...] quality and transparency What we advocate How we work Interdisciplinary topics Contact form and location map Close Menu Information about Entry and Residence for Students and Researchers © OeAD © OeAD expand all collapse all I do not know which residence title I need Please choose your nationality: EU/EEA/Switzerland Third Countries* *all countries except for Switzerland and member states of EEA and [...] for the selection of the appropriate visa/residence title – can be specified. I am an OeAD scholarship holder OeAD scholarship holders can find further information here . I already know for which visa or residence title I will have to apply expand all collapse all EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (stay of more than 3 months) Confirmation of Registration for Students Confirmation of Registration for Researchers
In 2022 the OeAD answered more than 6,100 enquiries from students, researchers and institutions. For students and researchers planning a study or research stay in Austria, Europe or worldwide as well as for universities the OeAD is often the first point of contact. In the year 2022 the OeAD answered more than 6,100 enquiries from students, researchers or from interested institutions. We provide co [...] e advice by e-mail and telephone on questions about studying in Austria, scholarship opportunities and entry and residence regulations for students and researchers. A focus of the past year was also Ukraine consulting. The Ministriy of Education and Research supports Ukrainian students and scientists with a special Ukraine grant. In the calendar year 2022, our staff answered more than 2,000 written [...] research grants: www.grants.at oead.map: projects and alumni: www.map.oead.at Services and jobs for researchers: EURAXESS Austria www.euraxess.at Information about entry and residence for students and researchers Information for students and researchers from the Ukraine: studyinaustria.at/ukraine
accommodation. Students in Austria either live in student halls of residence or in private accommodation. In contrast to many other countries Austrian universities or universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) do not automatically allocate a room when you register for a course. Rather, you have to search for accommodation yourself. Green living in one of the OeAD Guesthouses The OeAD student housing [...] housing provides accommodation for more than 12,000 students in OeAD guesthouses and student halls of residence in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz and Klagenfurt each year. It is our objective to provide high quality accommodation at reasonable prices for students and thus create ideal framework conditions for a successful stay in Austria. In the last few years the OeAD Housing Office has gained [...] gained a reputation especially in the area of ecological building. The first "passive house plus" student hall of residence worldwide was opened in Vienna at the beginning of 2016. In the autumn of 2016 a guesthouse for 200 international students – the Mineroom –, which was built of wood according to the passive house standard, was opened in Leoben.