How To Apply For University Study In Austria?

Students who wish to study in Austria, and who do not leave to Austria within the framework of Erasmus program or within the framework of an agreement between your school and an Austrian university, have to go through the different steps to prepare and apply for study in Austria. The deadline of registration in a university in Austria is fixed on February, 1st, although certain universities can accept files after this date if there is a lack of students in certain study programs.

- The necessary documents to register in an Austrian university:

To register in an Austrian university, you can check the website of the establishment of your choice to find out the necessary documents you will have to supply to the university. You can apply online, if the university allows that. The registration file, generally, consists of the following documents:

1- Your high school diploma.

2- From 02 to 04 passport-size photos.

3- Your high school transcripts if you are applying for a post-baccalaureate study program. 

4- Your transcripts of previous stuides if you made any post-diploma studies.

5- Two recommendation letters on behalf of your teachers, in connection with the materials that you wish to study. 

6- One or several recommendation letters on behalf of your former employers.

7- Your CV. 

8- A proof that you have an accepted level of German language (TestDaf).

- When to receive an answer of the Austrian university? 

According to the chosen university, the chosen program of study or the number of applications, the Austrian university will answer you between "April and June". The answer can be sent to you by mail and/or by e-mail. In case, you receive a positive answer, it will be necessary to supply the set of documents required, in order to validate your registration and so be able to go and study in Austria.

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What Are The Different Visas To Immigrate To Austria?

Austria is one of the most cultivated, beautiful and clean countries of Europe. The Economy of Austria is strong and stable, and the social services are very good. And although the prices of goods and services are high, Austrians can afford them because their income is good. In this context, a lot of foreigners try to immigrate to Austria and obtain a permanent residence permit.

Foreigners, who are interested in Austria, can obtain one of the four types of visas, which are available for a temporary stay in the country, but none of them are authorized to work in Austria:

1- The first type of visas (type A) is to be given to those who want to fly over the country, an option of public transportation.

2- The second type or "type B" is to be given to those who want to travel through the country on the ground transport, and it is valid for five days only. 

3- The third type or "type C" is given to the tourists or the citizens of other countries, who want to stay with friends or parents in Austria. This type of visa allows you to stay for a long time in the country, no more than three months. 

4- The fourth type or "type D" allows you to stay in the country. The difference with the other types of visas is that this one is purely national in Austria and the visa is only valid in the state and other states of the Schengen Area.

You can stay in Austria and, at the same time, have more rights than being granted a visa, but it is necessary to present a permit of stay or a residence permit. They are perpetual, and can have a strict validity period. A residence permit in Austria is given to students, who study in Austria, as well as, to the employees of international companies and their families. Residence permits are issued to foreigners staying for long term in the country, either in a property in the country or in the company, to gather with the family, and so on. You should not forget that the number of residence permits, which are given by the Austrian authorities during a year, are strictly limited quotas.

The Austrian government determines annually the size of the contingent, based on the situation in the country and the situation in the labor market. It is the target of groups of immigration, which share clearly quota. Three groups distinguish themselves in principal. 

It hired: 

- The workers and their families, and businessmen.

- Members of the family of foreigners which already live in Austria.

- Foreigners who want to live in Austria, do not work.

//Certain immigrants have possible quotas. They are:

- Refugees: it can be a long stay in the country on the basis of the Agreement on the rights of refugees.

- Politicians, as well as, the employees of diverse international bodies, who have the diplomatic status.

- Employees of religious communities, institutions and churches, recognized by the legislation of Austria.

- Scientists, teachers, professors, teachers who were invited to organizations or institutions in Austria.

- Representatives of the international cultural and scientific institutions. 

- Spouses of Austrian citizens, and their children even non-natives.

- A citizen of a country of the EU, as well as his/her family.

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How To Get A Work Permit For Foreign Graduate Students In Austria?

Austria joined the European Union "EU" in 1995, therefore it is easy for EU-citizens to live, work and study in Austria. But, if you are not a citizen of a country in the Euro zone, then the procedures to getting a work, permit, a residence permit, or a study permit, can be somehow difficult. The process differs from country to another, but, in general, the rules and requirements have become stricter and the quota for foreigners coming to Austria has been lowered every year. Still there are some advantages foreigners can get in Austria, when they get a graduate degree from an Austrian school, institution, or university.

A lot of people who come to Austria from different parts of the world take advantage of the offers of studies in Austrian universities and specialized colleges. During their studies, they get special knowledge in their fields of studies and get acquainted with the language, the culture and the job market in the country. The capacities and the knowledge they acquire in Austria are considered a very important potential for the Austrian economy.

Foreign students who come to Austria from countries outside the EU Zone, and who acquired a degree in Austria, benefit from specific opportunities to obtain "Red-White-Red Card" and be able to work in Austria. They can stay for 6 months in Austria after the end of their studies to look for an employment, if they complet their study programs and get a "Bachelor's degree" or "Master's degree" from a university, a specialized college, or an Austrian accredited private university.

They can apply for "Red-White-Red Card," if they can show a job offer corresponding to their level of study or training with a defined minimum salary. In 2016, the minimum salary per month is: EUR 2.187

They are not subjected to the method of points, nor to the procedure of workforce replacement planned by the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS).

Foreign graduates in Austria can apply for a "Red-White-Red Card" in Austria during the stay of 6 months. And to getabout that, you can check out the portal of migration.

Important notes:

Foreign students in Austria, who are natives countries outside the EU Zone can work during their studies and acquire some experience. The number of work hours allowed are:

A- 10 hours a week during the 1st academic cycle leading to a diploma or a Bachelor's degree.

B- 20 hours a week during the 2nd academic cycle leading to a diploma or a Master's degree.

Within the framework of granting a work permit (application made by the employer), the planned procedure for the replacement of hand work is not applied. Therefore, the main obstacle to getting a work permit is eliminated.

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