University preparation in Vienna 2024

Austria is a beautiful country with the purest Alpine air and picturesque landscapes. Today it is the best choice for higher education. There are a large number of universities in the country with excellent rankings, accessibility and prestige of education.

Vienna is a city with great number of sightseeing, comfortable and safety staying for the foreign students. It is a wonderful city for living in the world with many parks, equipped reservoirs, beautiful palaces, temples and other architectural masterpieces. It has a convenient public transport system — students of preparatory courses can easily get to any point of the city by metro, tram or bus.

Vienna is home to the best universities whose graduates have won the Nobel Prize. Preparation for entry in universities in Vienna is a guarantee of effective learning of the German language and successful admission to top universities in Vienna and other European countries.

• Vienna offers effective pre-university preparation courses designed for international students, featuring:

• Intensive German courses.

• Small group learning environments.

• A globally tolerant atmosphere.

• Highly qualified, accredited teachers experienced in working with foreign students.

• Modernly equipped classrooms.

• A diverse range of course options.

• University admission assistance.

• Accommodation in Vienna, known for its rich musical heritage.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What firstly should be considered when choosing a university?

It depends on the student - everyone determines the most important criteria for himself. I would advise you to take several rankings and compare them with each other, plus take into account the cost of the course, the location of the university and its scale, the percentage of graduates' employment. See where graduates continue their studies or where they go to work.

These preparatory programs, provided by Austrian universities, are tailored to assist applicants in gaining university admission in their chosen fields. For students lacking necessary academic or language skills, these courses are crucial.

The programs cater to students starting from zero language proficiency in German and English, with most instruction in German. Class sizes are small, with a cap of 15 students per group, ensuring personalized attention. Students engage in approximately 30 hours of intensive German language study per week, with admissions in September and February.

Participants aiming to enroll in Vienna universities right after school must attend a foundation course. This includes subjects like German, Mathematics, English, Biology, History, Physics, and Chemistry. Only students with a valid university application and referral are eligible for these courses.

Successful completion of these courses often leads to successful admissions in Austrian universities, colleges, and higher education institutions.

• Foundation Program (German): Starting from 6,000 euros for two semesters, focusing on improving German language skills and preparation in profile subjects.

• Pre-Medical Program (German): From 16,000 euros for two semesters, designed for students with at least B2 level German, preparing for medical studies.

• Academic German: Approximately 270 euros per week, offering both general and specialized language training.

• Intensive German: From 1,050 euros per week, focused on immersive language learning.

• IB, International Baccalaureate (English): Starting from 5,000 euros per semester, it prepares high school students for global educational opportunities, including various disciplines and extracurricular activities.

Long-term prep programs range between 3,000 to 5,000 euros per semester. Short-term language enhancement programs begin at 300 euros per week. Be mindful of additional expenses like medical insurance, meals, educational materials, accommodation, and travel, averaging around 1,000 euros per month.

The enrollment process requires:

• A study application.

• Passport-sized photograph.

• Passport copy.

• Secondary education documents.

• Resume or essay.

• Language certification (optional).