You are an international applicant if you are not an Austrian citizen, but
Basically, you will have to meet the same requirements as Austrian students and you have the same chances of being admitted. But there are some special things to note.
Further information on application and admission for international applicants can be found here.
You need to supply the same documents as Austrian applicants. In addition, you are required to furnish
The letter of application and the CV must be submitted in English. Other application documents (with the exception of copies of original documents) can be submitted in English or German.
Special regulations apply to documents that have not been issued in Austria. Your documents must fulfil these regulations to be accepted. Different provisions may apply depending on your country of origin: see the Translation and Authentication Guidelines by country.
Copies of all authenticated and translated documents must be submitted together with the application. Please also send us copies of all certificates and documents required to verify compliance with the admission requirements in the original language.
Applicants from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are subject to the same admission deadlines as Austrian applicants. Applicants from a third country can apply by the January deadline.
It is the same as for Austrian applicants. You will need to go through an admission procedure and will subsequently be informed about the results. Your English language skills will be assessed in the course of the admission procedure.
It will take some time to review your international documents. You should therefore submit your documents no later than 14 days prior to the application deadline.
International applicants from third countries are given the opportunity to apply in winter. This gives you sufficient time to apply for the residence permit and/or visa required to be able to travel to Austria in time for the admissions procedure or three weeks before the start of semester.
Skype interviews are generally not permitted. In individual cases, however, it is possible to conduct a skype interview at a trustworthy partner institution of FH JOANNEUM in the applicant’s home country in agreement with the head of degree programme.
If you already have a residence permit or refugee status entitling you to study in Austria, or if you live in Austria, you may also apply in spring or summer and take part in the admissions process.
Students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland are not required to pay a cost contribution. The ÖH membership fee is payable per semester. More detailed information will be provided at the start of studies.
Students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay a cost contribution of 727 euros per semester. In the event of acceptance, applicants from these countries are required to transfer a cost contribution for the first two semesters (1,454 euros) to FH JOANNEUM in advance. The place will then be confirmed. Information about payment and refund or exemption from the cost contribution for students from third countries can be found below.
The contribution can be refunded upon request under certain conditions, e.g. according to Sec. 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons. The application form for refunding of the cost contribution can be downloaded below as a PDF file.
The ÖH (student union) membership fee is additionally payable per semester.
Please observe
All information about entry requirements can be found at OeAD (Austrian Exchange Service).
If you have questions regarding the relevant statutory provisions for international students send an email to info@oead.at.
You are also invited to make use of our language courses, the Orientation Programme and other services offered by the Department of International Relations to help you settle in at FH JOANNEUM.
Our Course Guidance team will be happy to answer your questions and provide advice.
Course Guidance
E: info@fh-joanneum.at
T: +43 316 5453 – 8800
By telephone: Mon to Thu, 9:00 – 15:00
In person by appointment only:
Mon and Thu, 9:00 – 12:00 | Wed, 14:00 – 17:00
