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Applying to Austrian universities

How admission works, when deadlines fall, and what to expect after you hit submit.

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Applying to Austrian universities

Austrian admission is more structured than in many countries. Deadlines are firm, and the general admission period for the winter semester typically closes in early September.

Key deadlines

Two intakes

Most programs start in the winter semester (October). Some also admit for the summer semester (March). Non-EU applicants usually face earlier deadlines — check each program.

The typical flow

Application steps

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