Austria: information for prospective students - Welcome!
The University of York has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. Of our 20,000 plus students over 4,500 are from outside the UK, representing more than 150 countries. At York, you'll be sure to have an international educational experience! See why the choice is York
Get a taste of studying in York through our free online taster courses. Develop your English language and a number of other skills, and get the opportunity to interact with our student community.
In 2023, we welcomed 473 students from Europe.
They're studying a range of subjects including Computer Science, Economics, Health Sciences, Law and Management.
Any questions?
Vicki is the regional manager for Europe. Please don't hesitate to contact her with any questions about studying here.
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Vicki Wray
Regional Manager (Europe)
Application information
Funding, scholarships and loans
We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students:
- Undergraduate funding, scholarships and loans
- Postgraduate taught funding, scholarships and loans
- Research degree funding, scholarships and loans
Other sources of funding
There are a number of external funding bodies that exist to support study in the UK. Government departments, international agencies, charitable organisations and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas. If there is a local British Council office near you they can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.
If you're studying the Reifeprüfung / Matura you'll need to pass the Reifeprüfung certificate with between Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden overall and grades 1,1,1,2 in four subjects and Bestanden overall and grades 2,2,2,2 in four subjects.
Other post school qualifications may also be considered for entry to York on a case by case basis.
To help you meet our undergraduate entry requirements, you can study a Foundation course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course pages for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution.
Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. The score you will need depends on which university you have attended and which subject you are applying to.
- A grade of ‘Gut' or 2.5 out of 5 is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A grade of ‘Befriedigend’ or 3 out of 5 is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
Research degrees
For a research degree, such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.
International Pathway College
To help you meet our postgraduate entry requirements, you can study a Pre-Masters course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course page for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
English language requirements vary by academic department.
- Undergraduate study English language requirements
- Postgraduate Taught English language requirements
- Postgraduate Research English language requirements
English language support
We can help you with your English language skills both before and during your studies.
Fees
Find out how much our courses cost:
Living costs and additional expenses
Use our living cost guides to plan your budget:
Undergraduate
To apply to York, you will need to complete an application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Apply for an undergraduate course
Postgraduate
You can apply online for taught Masters courses and research degrees. You can apply all year round in most cases but we recommend that you apply as early as possible due to competition for places and funding application deadlines.
Meet us in your country
We don't have any upcoming visits planned to your country at the moment.
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We don't currently have any authorised agents in Austria. However, you can seek advice from the British Council in Austria.
Chat to a student
Find out what it's like to live and study at York from the people who know it best.
Pre-arrival information
Read our pre-arrival checklist and find out everything you need to know to help make your journey to York as easy as possible.
If you're travelling to the UK by plane, you can book your place on our free airport collection service from Manchester airport.
Student societies
There are over 200 social, cultural and religious student-led societies that you can join at York including the International Students' Association (ISA).
