Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler)
Application deadlines
- October (Winter semester)Sep 05
Statutory deadline for Austrian public universities. There is no Nachfrist — a missed deadline means waiting for the next semester.
- March (Summer semester)Feb 05
Statutory deadline for Austrian public universities. No Nachfrist. Art programmes close earlier — admission runs through the Eignungsprüfung.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler) is €1453 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of €52 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in Linz are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler)?
English-taught programmes at Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler) typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Austria?
For a student residence permit in Austria you must prove €15,701 per year (2026, OeAD — Residence Permit Student (means of subsistence, 24+): https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/residence-permit-student-no-mobility-programme).
Where is Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler) located?
Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler) is in Linz, Austria. Mengerstraße, 4040 Linz, Austria
What can you study at Universität Linz (Johannes Kepler)?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Medicine, Health, Education, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology.
Accommodation
The cheapest of Austria's six main student cities: a single room in Linz (€339) costs less than a bed in a shared room in Vienna. Studios run €422–680. A single here also stays under the €386.43 housing threshold in the Austrian visa formula, so it does not raise the amount you must show on your account. AY 2026/27 rates.
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Why this works
- 79 degree programmes in the federal catalogue studienwahl.at, 31 of them fully English-taught · crawled 08.2026
- Statutory third-country tuition €726,72/semester (€1.453,44/year) plus the ÖH student-union fee €26,20/semester — identical at every Austrian public university, regardless of citizenship · 2026-27
- English-taught entry bar: IELTS 6.5
- Campus in Linz; living budget €11.000–16.000/year, and the NAG proof of means is required for the student residence permit · 2026-27
- Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours a week with an employment permit; after graduation Austria grants a 12-month job-search residence permit leading to the Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte
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