Austria, officially the Republic of Austria is a federal republic and a landlocked country of over 8.66 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the North, Hungary and Slovakia to the East, Slovenia and Italy to the South and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the West. The majority of the population speaks local Bavarian dialects of German as their native language and Austrian German in its standard form is the country’s official language.
Austria is a parliamentary representative democracy comprising nine federal states. The capital and largest city with a population exceeding 1.7 million is Vienna. Austria is a largely mountains country due to its location in the Alps. The greater part of Austria lies in the cool/temperature climate where humid Westerly winds predominate.
Austria is the 12th richest country in the world in terms of GDP (Gross domestic product) per capita and has a well-developed social market economy and a high standard of living.
Why study in Austria?
- Admission without any academic entrance exams.
- Quality education in safe and modern environment.
- Fully English taught courses.
- Schengen VISA of 27 countries in Europe.
- Part time jobs – 20 hours per week for Masters courses.
- Working practice in European companies during studies.
- Possibility to study in other Universities of Europe.
- Interesting student life
Austria at a glance:
Capital city: Vienna
Currency: Euro (€)
Major Cities: Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Wels, Dornbirn, Villach, Innsbruck.
Weather and Climate: The greater part of Austria lies in the cool/temperate climate zone, where humid westerly winds predominate. With nearly three-quarters of the country dominated by the Alps, the alpine climate is predominant. In the east—in the Pannonian Plain and along the Danube valley—the climate shows continental features with less rain than the alpine areas. Although Austria is cold in the winter, summer temperatures can be relatively high with average temperatures in the mid-20s and a highest temperature of 40.5 °C in August.
Cost of Education: Approximately Rs. 8,00,000 to Rs. 9,00,000 per year.
Cost of Living: Approximately Rs. 6,00,000 per year.
Population: 8.66 million (2015).
Schengen Country.