The visa or residence permit you need in order to study in Austria will vary based on your personal situation and background. In general, EU Citizens, as well as Citizens of Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a residence permit to study in Austria, but they are equired to apply for a registration certificate, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster (Anmeldebescheinigung) within four months of their arrival in Vienna. Please find the Checklist for the Registration Certificate, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster (“Anmeldebescheinigung”) on the OeAD website, which explains how to register and what steps are required.

International students from non-EU or EEA countries should consult the website of Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD), öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster for further information about the required visa or residence permit. In most cases, international undergraduate and master students at TU Wien apply for the Residence Permit for Students (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Studierende). If you have more questions after consulting these resources, please contact IWEC.