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Hi everyone, it's Global School trips and I'm your host as I hope you're all doing well
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I hope everything is going great. And today we're going to talk about how to study in Austria for free
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But first, a huge disclaimer though. This video does not guarantee you free education in Austria
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If you don't guarantee you that, nobody can guarantee you that. These are just some of the tips and opportunities that if used right
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can make your education in Austria as affordable as possible. And if you're lucky, maybe even free
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So let's get to it. Studying in Austria provides numerous academic career opportunities to international students
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the opportunity to enroll in renowned universities, funding options, law-cost education, and more
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Today, it has more than 1,200 currently enrolled foreign learners in Austrian institutions and colleges
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Along with receiving a top-notch education, you might also receive the chance to study in Austria for free
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This video will provide valuable information on the cost-free education options available to international students
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in Austria. So are there opportunities for international students to study in Austria? Well
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renowned academic institutions in Austria welcome prospective students promising to transform their
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lives by providing high-quality education. Institutions in Austria offer a wide array of academic
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degrees at all levels, from undergraduate to graduate levels. A vibrant society and exciting student
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experiences are only two of the many things this place has to offer
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Austria is home to over 74 institutions and colleges so there are plenty of options for you to explore and look for programs that best suit your interests So how much is the annual academic cost in Austria Well it high In fact it one of the most costly places to live Tuition for an international or non student may cost on average
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750 euros per semester and in a lot of cases the entire yearly cost
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including housing and other costs, maybe as high as 25,000 euros. To lower the academic costs
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international applicants can apply for an extensive number of scholarships. Some public universities grant tuition waivers to students from underdeveloped nations
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Okay, so how do we study in Austria for free? Well, of course, the first step is to be accepted to a university in Austria
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Aside from providing all the requirements, students can include a few extra or supplementary credentials
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You might want to include a certificate of German language competency in your application
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Some colleges require German language ability equivalent to level B2, but it would be best to aim for a better score than
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settling for the minimum. Along with sending your application early, make sure that all documents
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attached are free of any errors. As always, create a checklist of all the things you need to
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accomplish so you won't miss anything. At number two, of course, we have applying for scholarships
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The only thing that will help you survive in this expensive nation is by applying for a scholarship
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In Austria, students from European Union countries are exempted from paying tuition fees as
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part of the government's move to encourage higher education participation. If you are from a non-European Union country, you might be required to pay tuition unless
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you have a sponsorship or scholarship. The good news is that Austria provides significant
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financial support each year to foreign students. Many fully funded scholarships are available to
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help you pay for your expenditures For example international students who are pursuing computer science can apply for the Helmut Weid Stipant at TuVN Additionally scholarships are available from the Austrian Development Corporation
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to support students from developing countries. Austria has several universities that offer fully funded scholarships to international students
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Make sure to check these out before paying for registration fees and sending your application
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At number three, we have Finding an Affordable University. Austria is an expensive country, as previously stated, so being able to attend an affordable
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institution could significantly help in lowering your academic expenses. You may want to apply to as many
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public universities as possible, as those are the ones that offer law-cost education. The Vienna
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University of Technology, for example, charges a tuition fee of around 750 euros per semester
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or non-EU-National. Some of the country's affordable universities are the University of Vienna
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the Medical University of Graz, and the University of Lerner, and the University of Lerner. Lins. These are some of the Austria's top schools, guaranteeing you a world-class education
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at law costs. In several courses in Austria, bachelor's degrees are available without charge
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F.H. Wurlberg University of Applied Sciences is one of the university that does not charge
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tuition. Tuition-free education is also available to students in the EU or EEA at the University
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of Salzburg, the Medical University of Vienna, the University of Vienna, and a few additional
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institutions. Some of these universities have reduced their tuition rate for students from developing nations
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Austria has a high percentage of postgraduate students. If you intend to finish your MBA in Austria
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applying to the VU Executive Academy will enable you to be considered for a significant scholarship Vienna University of Technology lists several grants on its website including study grants performance and support grants foundation grants and graduation scholarships The Central European University provides CEU master scholarships to its successful applicants
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It covers the tuition costs, health insurance, and a monthly stipend of up to thousand euros
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Also, the University of Glagenford offers technology scholarships to international students from selected countries
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Aside from a tuition fee exemption, awardees also receive a monthly stipend of 800,000
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euros and a one-time lump sum travel allowance of up to 660 euros. When compared to other European
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nations, master's degrees are quite affordable in Austria. And prospective PhD students have a
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fantastic opportunity to participate in research in Austria at no cost. International students
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planning to pursue full-time PhD or doctoral degree programs in Austria can apply for Austria
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scholarships 2024. High-achieving applicants are encouraged to apply for fully support. two-year postdoctoral fellowships through the international postdoctoral program
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And the Central European University offers its doctoral scholarships awarded for up to 48 months
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successful applicants will receive full tuition coverage, health insurance, and a monthly stipend of
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a thousand three hundred fifty euros to cover living and housing costs
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That's pretty much it. I hope you enjoyed this video. If you did, please be sure to give us a like and subscribe to our channel for more educational content
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Also, join our live streams on Fridays. Every Friday we do a live stream
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We go over different scholarship opportunities, and you can come and ask any questions that you might have
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As always, for more comprehensive guides on studying abroad, as well as scholarship opportunities
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visit our website at global scholarships.com. See you in the next one
