Katholische Privatuniversität Linz
Application deadlines
- October (Winter)Oct 09
Application and enrolment window 14 September – 9 October; classes start 1 October. Apply at least three weeks before the window closes.
- March (Summer)Mar 06
Window 8 February – 6 March; classes start 1 March.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Katholische Privatuniversität Linz as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Katholische Privatuniversität Linz is €900 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.
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 Katholische Privatuniversität Linz located?
Katholische Privatuniversität Linz is in Linz, Austria. Bethlehemstraße 20, 4020 Linz, Austria
What can you study at Katholische Privatuniversität Linz?
Fields offered include: Arts, Humanities, Education.
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
- 16 degree programmes catalogued from the university's own site and the federal register studienwahl.at, 0 of them taught in English and 16 in German - crawled 08.2026
- EUR 450,00 per semester for ordinary students, EUR 900 a year; guest auditors pay EUR 200. The university publishes no separate third-country rate - ku-linz.at, 2026-27
- Entry language bar CEFR B2 in German; the university publishes no IELTS band - ku-linz.at, checked 2026-08-19
- Campus in Linz; the residence permit requires proof of means at the NAG reference rate - EUR 722,58 a month under 24 and EUR 1.308,39 from 24 - 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 Red-White-Red Card
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