Austrian Government Scholarships

Overview

Austrian Government Scholarships are administered by OeAD (Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation), on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. These scholarships support international students, graduates, and researchers in pursuing studies, research, and academic projects at Austrian universities and research institutions. Austria offers a range of scholarship programmes including government grants for graduate students, Ernst Mach Grants for master’s and PhD students, Franz Werfel Scholarships for doctoral candidates, and various other bilateral scholarships. These programmes aim to promote Austria as a centre of excellence for higher education and research.

What’s Included?

Benefits vary by scholarship programme but typically include:

• Monthly stipend (approximately €1,050–€1,200 for master’s/PhD students depending on programme)
• Single travel allowance for round trip to Austria
• Health insurance contribution (in some programmes)
• Accommodation support (varies by programme)
• Tuition fee exemption or contribution (varies by programme)

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements vary by specific programme. General requirements include:

• Be a citizen of an eligible country (varies per programme; bilateral agreements determine eligibility for some programmes)
• Hold a relevant degree qualification (bachelor’s for master’s programmes, master’s for PhD programmes)
• Have excellent academic results
• Maximum age limits apply for some programmes (typically 35–40 years)
• Demonstrate a clear research plan or study objective in Austria

How to Apply

Applications are submitted via the OeAD scholarship database. Steps typically include:

• Search for available scholarships on the OeAD scholarship database (grants.at)
• Create a profile and complete the online application form
• Upload required supporting documents (transcripts, language certificates, research proposal, CV, recommendation letters)
• Submit the application before the stated deadline

Key Dates

Ernst Mach Grant application deadline	March 1 (for winter semester) / October 1 (for summer semester)
Government Scholarships deadline	Varies by bilateral agreement; check OeAD website
Franz Werfel application deadline	November

Contact Information

For detailed scholarship information, search the OeAD grants database.

Additional resources can be found Study in Austria website.