1. The language requirement is low, and German can be applied from scratch.
Austria and Germany are both German-speaking areas. Studying in Austria has low requirements for applicants' German starting point, and the University Language Center provides German training. That is to say, if you study in Austria, even if you don't know anything about German, you only need to attend one year of intensive German training in the language center affiliated to the university and pass the corresponding German exam to enter the major.
In addition to the low language requirements, the age requirements for applicants studying in Austria are also very relaxed. Students can take part in Austrian higher education for three years and two years, and they can continue their doctoral studies after graduation. There is no age limit.
2. Anyone who holds a domestic undergraduate admission notice or above can apply.
Another advantage of studying in Austria is that the application conditions are relatively relaxed, and high school graduates can apply as long as they have a domestic undergraduate admission notice. Many parents may see that the application requirements for studying in Austria are not very high, and they are worried about the gold content of academic qualifications.
Austrian higher education adopts ECTS credit system in Europe, and its degrees and academic qualifications are extremely rich in gold. It enjoys a high reputation in the world, and it is one of the countries that produce the most Nobel Prizes. All the degrees obtained by studying in Austria can be certified by the Ministry of Education of China. With regard to the transfer of credits for studying abroad, as long as international students pass the corresponding examinations or negotiate with their tutors, Austrian schools can recognize the credits of some courses they have studied in their own countries, thus reducing unnecessary waste of resources for students.
Even ordinary families can easily bear the cost of studying abroad.
Austrian public universities implement a tuition-free policy. German courses in language centers affiliated to universities generally cost 2000-3000 RMB per semester, and students can enjoy free education when they enter public universities through German exams. Private universities that teach in English charge higher fees, ranging from 8,000 euros per academic year for bachelor's degree courses to 2-year master's degree16,000 euros. Living expenses: RMB 50,000-70,000 per year (including accommodation, insurance, transportation and other expenses).
Austria belongs to welfare education, and its investment in education accounts for about 4.5% of the total investment in the national economy. All public universities implement free education and only charge a nominal university registration fee every year. The living expenses of 50,000 RMB a year are also enough (about 70,000 RMB a year in Vienna).
4. Students can work legally.
Low cost and high standard of study and living. The reason why Austria has a low cost of living, but a high standard of living. In addition to good government welfare, the Austrian government allows college students to work. In this way, the Austrian study abroad party can not only gain some economic independence by its own ability, but also get close to the society and increase the opportunities for work experience.
5. Austria has an excellent learning environment and a stable social environment.
Parents are very uneasy about their children's study abroad, from eating, drinking, housing and transportation to personal safety. In addition, there have been reports recently that students from big countries such as Europe and America have been killed ... Austria, as a permanent neutral country, has good social security and can be called one of the safest countries in the world. There is no need to worry too much about personal safety when studying here. As a highly developed capitalist country, Austria's per capita GNP ranks 1 1 in the world. Its capital, Vienna, has been rated as the city with the highest quality of life and the most livable city in the world for many times. The Austrian climate is also very suitable for China people to live in.
6. Austria is a traditional Schengen country, and there are no obstacles to study abroad.
Austria has an excellent geographical position. Being located in the center of Europe and a Schengen country, it is a beautiful benefit for students studying in Austria: they can travel around Europe after studying abroad. In a sense, going to Austria is basically equivalent to going to Europe.
7. Austria has a high degree of social development+advanced education level and excellent learning environment.
Austria has a high degree of social development+advanced education level and excellent learning environment. Even many German students actively apply for public universities in Austria. Austria is not only economically developed, but also highly developed in education, and its level of higher education and scientific research is also well-known in the world, because Austria has 16 Nobel Prize winners, which is considered to be the country with the most Nobel Prize winners in the world according to the average population.
8. Don't worry about employment when studying in Austria.
Austria has a high degree of recognition and gold content. Many Austrian and German enterprises (such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Siemens, Volkswagen, etc.). ) There are branches in China, and talents who can speak Chinese and German are urgently needed by these enterprises. After graduation, if students enter these multinational enterprises, there is a great chance that they will be sent back to China. In addition, German-funded enterprises are another choice for graduates, because they are all German-speaking countries, while in Austria, the use and popularization of English are very high, and the advantage of bilingualism can make the employment prospects brighter.
Of course, if conditions permit, you can consider taking the Austrian PR to enter higher education and enjoy national treatment directly. After all, how to spend the same money to get super high cost performance also needs in-depth study.
9. The visa success rate is high.
Austria is a non-immigrant country with a high visa rate for international students. Visa approval in Austria, the applicant does not need to go to the Austrian embassy in China for an interview or financial guarantee from foreign relatives (but the applicant is required to have a certain amount of deposit in Austria for study and life).
10. It's easy to live permanently in Austria.
After graduating from university, the Austrian government will unconditionally give students a 1.5-year visa to find a job. Students can find jobs in Austria, Germany or any other country in the European Union. For example, if you work in Austria, you only need to work in Austria for another three years to get the permanent residency in Austria, and enjoy the same welfare treatment as Austrian citizens except the right to vote and stand for election.