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Content

• General Information of Austria

• The Austrian Education System

• Types of Universities in Austria

• Applying for Residence Permit

• Further Information

Where is Austria?

• In the heart of Europe

Austria

• Area: 83,858 km2

• Population : 8 million• Capital: Vienna (1.7 million inhabitants)• Official language: German• Religion: 74% Roman Catholic• 9 independent federal states

The Austrian educational system

Primary Level Primary school

Kindergarten

Secondary Level I Secondary academic school (junior)General secondary school

Secondary Level II Secondary academic school (senior) Vocational colleges

Post secondary & Tertiary LevelUniversityUniversity of ArtsUniversity of Applied SciencesUniversity Colleges of Teacher Education

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The Austrian educational system

Higher Education Sector

• Academic Universities ( 學術性大學 )

• Universities of the Arts ( 藝術類大學 )

• Universities of Applied Sciences ( 應用科技大學 /高等專業學院 )

• University Colleges of Teacher Education ( 師範 )

The Universities• The language of instruction is mainly German

(a few courses in other languages; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes)

• 2 semesters per year (fall – October ; spring – March) Bachelor ( 學士 ) 3 years Master ( 碩士 ) 2 yearsPhD ( 博士 ) 4 or more years

• Living expenses ( 生活費 ): approx. € 700 / month

Accommodation ( 住宿 ) € 300

Medical insurance ( 醫保 ) € 50

Food ( 膳食 ) € 250 – 300

Transportation ( 交通 ) € 15

Mobile with data plan ( 手機 ) € 8

Public Universities ( 公立大學 ) :

• Some universities require to provide proof of admission letter from a university in Hong Kong

• Some courses have entrance exams (i.e. business administration, economics, biology, pharmacy, psychology, mass media & communication, etc)

• Courses are mainly taught in German (a few courses in other

languages; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes)

• Tuition fees (EURO 727 per year & up)

Private universities ( 私立大學 ) :• Admission requirements & tuition fees are varies from individual

universities• Some universities are taught entirely in English• A total of 12 private universities in Austria

Academic Universities 學術性大學

Universities of Arts 藝術類大學

• 6 Universities of the Arts in Austria offering programmes like music, drama, film, fine arts or applied arts

• Compulsory entrance examination

• Language of instruction is German

Universities of Applied Sciences (FH)應用科技大學 / 高等專業學院• More practice-oriented education

• Compulsory entrance examination / interview

• Courses are mainly taught in German (some courses are taught in English; please see www.oead.at/international_programmes

- Medical & pharmaceutical biotechnology

- Export-oriented management

- Business & management

- Electronics & business

- Tourism & leisure management

• Tuition fees (EURO 4000 – 9000/year – depending on study programs)

Applying for Residence Permit ( 居留許可證 )

Hong Kong Passport Holders are eligible to enter Austria for 3 months without visa

Admission letter from Austrian Institutions ( 大學取錄信 )Proof of accommodation in Austria ( 住宿證明 )

Confirmation of Tuition Payment ( 學費收據 )Financial proof ( 證明銀行存有一年的生活費 )One month travel insurance ( 一個月的旅遊保險 )

Birth Certificate + Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (legalized by High Court) ( 經「高等法院認證處 」認證的出世

紙及良民證Parental consent ( 父母擔保信 )

Austrian Trade Commission13th Floor, Diamond Exchange Building8-10 Duddell StreetCentralHong Kong SART +852 2522 2388F +852 2810 6493E viennachamber@advantageaustria.org