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Residence Permit - Student

AustriaStudy

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

This route is for regular and extraordinary studies at a university, university of applied sciences, private college, or private university under the Private Higher Education Act (PrivHG); a university course must carry at least 40 ECTS credits.

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    For regular and extraordinary studies at university, university of applied sciences, private college, or private university as defined by the Private Higher Education Act (PrivHG); an university course must have at least 40 ECTS credits.

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

The accepting institution must be a university, a university of applied sciences, a private college, or a private university as defined by the Private Higher Education Act (PrivHG).

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    For regular and extraordinary studies at university, university of applied sciences, private college, or private university as defined by the Private Higher Education Act (PrivHG); an university course must have at least 40 ECTS credits.

What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

The means-of-subsistence rate for students is € 777.58/month for those under 24 and € 1,308.39/month for those 24 or older; a liability declaration is permissible, and on extension the student must show evidence of successful study or advancement, i.e. progress towards their degree. The official source does not state tuition or health insurance.

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    For Pupils, Students and Social Service Employees: For persons below the age of 24 years: € 777.58 For persons over the age of 24 years: € 1,308.39
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    Liability declaration permissible
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    For extensions: evidence of successful study or advancement in career training is necessary. This means students must show progress towards their degree.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

As a student, an employment permit for up to 20 hours of work per week can be obtained without a labour market test; the employer applies to the Public Employment Service (AMS), and the primary purpose of stay must not be jeopardised. The official source does not state the family position.

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    As a student you can receive an employment permit for employment of up to 20 hours a week without a labour market test. Companies have to apply for this employment permit at the Public Employment Service (Arbeitsmarktservice - AMS). Another provision for an employment permit is that the primary purpose of stay is not jeopardized.

How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

After successfully completing a programme of studies in Austria, the holder can switch from the "Students" residence permit to the Red-White-Red Card; upon graduation, a one-time twelve-month renewal for job search or starting a business can also be filed. The official source does not state the permit duration.

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  • The captured official page does not establish every condition for this route; verify the remaining route-specific rules before approval.
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    After having successfully completed a programme of studies in Austria, you can switch from the residence permit "Students" to the Red-White-Red Card. Upon graduation you can file for a one-time renewal of your residence permit for a period of twelve months for your job search or starting a business in Austria.

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