Advantages of studying in Austria
Austria may be small, but there are many reasons to study there, and there are also world-class excellent universities. In terms of area, Austria is not much bigger than Maine in the United States, and in terms of population, it is roughly equivalent to London, the capital of Britain. But this beautiful Central European country, with its beautiful scenery and prosperous city, should not be judged by its scale.
This land has nurtured the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as the great innovative thinkers sigmund freud and ludwig wittgenstein, not to mention the iconic musical The Sound of Music and the unforgettable one-liners of the actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Sandwiched between Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Liechtenstein, Austria is almost in the corner of Europe and has become a bridge between East and West. Geographically, the southeastern and central parts of Austria are mainly the Alps and the Danube. 10% This river is located in Austria, and the capital Vienna is built on the Danube.
The quality of life in Austria is often rated as the highest in the world. In fact, in Mercer 20 17 Quality of Life Survey, Vienna was rated as the world's leading city for the eighth consecutive year. Vienna, with a population of more than a quarter of Austria, is a famous cultural capital in Europe and a popular choice for many international students-but it is certainly not the only attractive place to study in this country.
Top universities in Austria
In the QS World University Ranking in 20 18, there are 7 universities in Australia. Among them, five Austrian universities rank among the top 500 in the world, including:
University of Vienna? University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is the highest ranked university in Austria, ranking 154 in the QS World University Ranking. It is also the largest university in Austria. It celebrated its 650th anniversary in 20 15 and is the oldest university in German-speaking countries. Today, it is one of the largest universities in Europe, with about 94,000 registered students. It teaches a wide range of subjects, mainly German, but also has a considerable number of master's degrees in English. This university already has 65,438+05 Nobel Prize winners, including elfriede jelinek, a Nobel Prize in Literature winner in 2004. Its colleges are located in more than 60 places in the Austrian capital.
Vienna University of Technology? Vienna University of Technology
The second representative of Austria is Vienna University of Technology, ranking 182 in the world. Founded in 18 15, it is one of the most prestigious technical institutions in Europe. The school is mainly in the fields of engineering and natural sciences, with about 29,900 students, among which the proportion of international students is extremely high (the school ranks among the top in the world in this index 100). It is also a university located in the Austrian capital, providing students with opportunities to learn about Austrian cultural life.
University? Innsbruck Innsbruck University
Innsbruck University ranks 286th in the world, and its degree of internationalization even exceeds that of Vienna University. The proportion of international students in this school ranks in the top 35 in the world, and the proportion of international teachers ranks in the top 95 in the world. The total number of students in school is about 28,000, ranking third in Austria. Its college is located in Innsbruck, western Austria, and it is a famous skiing center. It is not surprising that Spock University is surrounded by mountains. It has made outstanding achievements in the field of mountain research.
Culverland Cen University? T Graz? Graz University
This university is usually called Graz University and is one of the top 480 higher education institutions in the world. Founded in 1585, it is the second oldest university in Austria. At the same time, as the second largest university in Austria, it has more than 32,500 students. Like Innsbruck University, Graz University has recently been separated from its medical school, Graz Medical University. The University of Graz also offers joint courses in natural and biological sciences in cooperation with the Technical University of Graz.
Other Austrian universities on the list include Johns Kepler Linz University, Klagenfurt University and Salzburg University.
Austria's Best Student City
Vienna? Vienna
As the capital and largest city of Austria, Vienna has the highest quality of life in the world, a large and diverse student population and amazing cultural landscape. In QS Best Student City Index, high school level and relatively low tuition make Vienna among the top 20 student cities in the world. The beauty of Vienna speaks for itself. There are many green spaces, charming baroque buildings, magnificent palaces and some of the most famous museums and cafes in the world.
This city is pure in music art (once the hometown of Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, fuchs, Klimt and Luce), and there are several famous art and music colleges. It is also home to two universities with the highest ranking in Austria: Vienna University and Vienna University of Technology, which are ranked as 154 and 182 respectively in the world.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and is a paradise for skiers. The Austrian Alps can be seen everywhere here. You can reach the top of the mountain by cable car in half an hour. Even if you don't like skiing or snowboarding, the beauty of Innsbruck is enough to take a quick look. With the Alps as the background and the combination of traditional and modern architecture at the foot of the mountain, such beautiful scenery is hard to surpass.
Innsbruck is also a small town where students are concentrated. It is the third largest gathering place for students in Austria, with rich nightlife, ranging from traditional beer gardens to fashionable bars. There are several universities here, the most famous of which is Innsbruck University, ranking in the top 300 in the world.
Graz? Graz
Graz, Austria's second largest city, is famous for its hometown of students, and students from four universities in the city account for a large proportion. Among them, Graz University, the most famous institution, ranked among the top 500 universities in the world in QS World University Rankings in 20 18. As a place where students gather, it is not surprising that the night here is full of vitality and the atmosphere of the city is carefree. Graz, located in the center of the southeastern Greek state of Stelia, is the gourmet capital of Austria.
Linz. Linz
Different from the historical buildings and traditional feelings of other famous Austrian cities, Linz is famous for its more modern urban aesthetics. As the third largest Austrian city, it was named european capital of culture in 2009. Its central area is a colorful space, full of modernist architecture and contemporary public art works. The old city of the city is still vivid and full of personality. There are many cafes and bars to visit. The main cultural sites are brukner House (the festival and concert center named after the famous composer anton bruckner) and Rentos Art Museum, which is one of the leading modern art venues in China.
The leading university in Linz is Johns Kepler Linz University, which ranks among the top 500 universities in the world in QS World University 20 18.
Salzburg? Salzburg
Salzburg is another most popular tourist destination in Austria. It is a well-preserved historical city and belongs to the world cultural heritage. There is also the magnificent Salzburg fortress, which is a fortress in the16th century. It is located on the mountain (actually built in 1 1 century) and overlooks Salzburg from above. But Salzburg is not a capsule of past time. There are many bars, cultural institutions and winter sports here. Once you plan your travel route, you will never be idle.
This is the seat of the University of Salzburg, ranking 75 1-800 in the QS World University Ranking 20 18.