Universität Klagenfurt
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 Klagenfurt as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität Klagenfurt is €1453 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of €52 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in Klagenfurt are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität Klagenfurt?
English-taught programmes at Universität Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt located?
Universität Klagenfurt is in Klagenfurt, Austria. Universitätsstraße, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
What can you study at Universität Klagenfurt?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Mathematics, Psychology.
Accommodation
Second cheapest after Linz, and one of only two main cities where a dormitory single (from €369) 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. Two channels: home4students Nautilusweg (from €286) and OeAD (€290 bed, €406–416 single). No operator publishes studios here. AY 2026/27 rates.
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Why this works
- 80 degree programmes in the federal catalogue studienwahl.at, 14 of them English-taught · crawled 08.2026
- Statutory third-country tuition €726,72/semester (€1.453,44/year) under § 91 UG plus the ÖH student-union fee €26,20/semester — €1.506,64 for the year · 2026-27
- English-taught entry bar: CEFR B2, required both at application and at enrolment — the exact accepted scores live in the rectorate's Verordnung, not in a public IELTS number
- Campus in Klagenfurt; the residence permit requires proof of means at the NAG Richtsatz — €722,58/month under 24, €1.308,39/month 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 Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte
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