Study in Austria from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: Students apply for a residence permit for students (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student) with proof of admission and funds.

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Tuition

Public universities about EUR 1,500 a year for non-EU students

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Permit

Residence permit for students

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

German is needed for many bachelor's programmes; English is common for master's.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the residence permit for students.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Austria (estimate)

Per year	EUR	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,000	BDT 2.1 lakh to BDT 4.2 lakh
Living (typical)	EUR 13,200	BDT 18.6 lakh

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Scholarships for Austria

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Austria from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,000 a year (about BDT 2.1 lakh to BDT 4.2 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 13,200 a year (about BDT 18.6 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Austria?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.