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AdmissionsAm I an international applicant?
You are an international applicant if you are not an Austrian citizen, but
- from an EU country, the EEA or Switzerland, or
- from a third country.
What requirements do I have to meet?
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.
What documents do I have to submit?
You need to supply the same documents as Austrian applicants. In addition, you are required to furnish
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proof of sufficient knowledge of German (applies to non-native German speakers only). Language competency must be equivalent to Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and may be provided in the form of
- a Goethe Certificate,
- a TELC Certificate,
- an ECL Certificate,
- a TestDaF Certificate (German as a Foreign Language) or
- another equivalent school certificate.
Note
The letter of application and the CV must be submitted in German. Other application documents (with the exception of copies of original documents) can be submitted in English or German.
Tip
The German Language Competence Course prepares non-native speakers of German for studying at FH JOANNEUM. Applicants must demonstrate a German proficiency level of at least A2. You will complete the course with a certificate and the ÖSD examination “Zertifikat Deutsch B2”. You thus fulfil the language requirements.
What requirements apply to my international documents?
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.
Note
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.
Tip
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.
I have a German university of applied sciences entrance qualification. Can I study at FH JOANNEUM?
If you are qualified to study at a German university of applied sciences you also meet our admission requirements if you can also provide evidence of relevant professional qualifications. The final decision on admission rests with the head of degree programme. You will be given a definitive answer once we have received your full set of application documents.
What deadlines are there?
Deadline for meeting admission requirements:
- Applicants with educational documents issued in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland: beginning of the course at the latest
- Applicants with educational documents issued in a third country: application deadline of the chosen degree programme
The admission process and dates are the same as for Austrian applicants.
How does the admission procedure work and what happens afterwards?
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.
What costs are involved? Does FH JOANNEUM charge tuition fees?
Applicants from the EU, EEA or Switzerland
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.
Applicants from third countries
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.
How do I prepare for my stay at FH JOANNEUM?
Entry
Please observe
- the statutory provisions for visa and residence permits before coming to Austria
- the statutory provisions for registering at the place of residence after arriving in Austria
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.
Tip
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.
Do you have any questions or need further information?
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
