Scholarships

Is there the possibility to receive a scholarship?
Students of UAS degree programmes are on equal terms with students of traditional universities as regards state scholarships (particularly concerning federal student financial aid).

Which prerequisites must be fulfilled in order to receive support?
There are two important prerequisites for claiming support: eligibility for support (“soziale Förderungswürdigkeit”) and proof of progress in one’s studies (“Vorliegen eines günstigen Studienerfolges”). Moreover, the student cannot have completed another degree (or equivalent education) and the maximum age (start of studies before the age of 30) may not be exceeded.

It generally applies that proof of progress of one’s studies from the previous two semesters is to be submitted before the end of the application deadline for the third semester.

What are the deadlines?
The following deadlines for applications for student financial aid are as follows:
Winter Semester: 20 September – 15 December
Summer Semester: 20 February – 15 May

As a student, do I continue to receive a family allowance?
A family allowance is independent of the income of the person required to pay support – however, not of one’s own income. Generally, family allowances are paid for students who are under the age of 28 and have progressed in their studies.
More information can be obtained under www.bmf.gv.at or at the respective finance office.

What is the situation for employed persons?
A special form of student financial aid is the scholarship for persons who financially support themselves (“Selbsterhalterstipendium”). It is intended for students who have supported themselves for a minimum of four years before the first payment of student financial aid with an income of at least € 7,272 per year. Proof of study progress is also required in this case.

Is there an allowance for commuters?
Students who receive financial aid can receive a travelling allowance as a contribution towards the financing of the necessary travelling expenses that are incurred by the daily travel to the educational institution as well as for non-resident students who have to travel between their educational institution and their hometown. The amount of the payment depends on the necessary expenses. The travelling allowance is paid together with the financial aid.

There are three different types of travelling allowances:
 General travelling allowance: For students who live in the same town in which they study and use public transport daily.
 Commuter allowance: For students who, for the duration of their studies, do not live in the town in which their university is located.
 Home travel allowance: For students whose parents live more than 200 km (within Austria) away from the place of studies.