Why international students choose MU
Small classes ensure personal support and real connections, while an industry-focused education provides skills with strong global relevance. All of this is set in Vienna: a safe, livable, central, and inspiring city that enhances both academic and personal growth.
Life at MU & Living in Vienna
Campus Life & Community
From Offer Letter to Vienna: We’ve Got You Covered
Depending on your citizenship, you may require a visa, residence permit or both to study in Austria at MU Vienna. Find more info here:
What Makes MU the Right Choice for You?
Student Clubs & Events
Buddy Program
The Buddy Program is a volunteer-based initiative that pairs current MU students with newly admitted international and exchange students. It aims to ease their transition to a new environment during their first months in Vienna and at MU.
Sign up through the Student Service Center!
Cost Of Living Overview
In Vienna, most international students budget about €1,000 – €1,500/month for rent, food, transport, insurance, and personal expenses — though your individual budget can be higher or lower depending on your lifestyle and accommodation choices.
Accommodation
- Student dormitories / shared flat: ~ €400 – €900/month (varies by type & location).
Food & Groceries
- Groceries and eating out typically cost €250 – €380/month, depending on how often you cook versus eat out.
Transport
- Vienna has excellent public transport; student passes or semester tickets make costs manageable (roughly under €60–€80/month with discounts).
Health Insurance & Other Essentials
- Health insurance: around €60 – €80/month (mandatory for international students).
- Utilities (internet/phone) and personal expenses add on depending on your usage.
Tips for Students
- Shared flats or student housing are typically the most cost-effective options.
- Take advantage of student discounts on transport, culture, and food.
Housing basics
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Most popular questions answered by the MU Team
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. EU students do not need a visa, while most non-EU students must apply for a student residence permit.
Read more about Visa and Residency
Application deadlines depend on your nationality and visa requirements. Non-EU applicants should apply earlier to allow time for visa processing, while EU applicants may have more flexibility. Exact dates are available on the admissions page.
Read more about Application Deadlines
The total cost includes tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and health insurance. Tuition varies by program, and students should plan a full annual budget when applying. Scholarships and tuition reductions are available to support eligible applicants.
Get a Cost Of Living Overview here: The International Student Experience
Read more about Tuition, Scholarships and Reductions
Modul University Vienna does not own any student accommodation, however we have multiple agreements with student housing providers in Vienna.
For more information see Student Accommodation
Eligibility depends on academic performance, study level, and personal background. Some scholarships are open to all applicants, while others are region-specific or program-specific.
Read more about Scholarships, Reductions and Grants
This depends on your citizenship and country of residence. For citizens of some countries it can be a matter of weeks, but for citizens of most other countries, the process can take between 3-6 months. This is not something the university can predict, thus we suggest that you always check the current waiting times with the embassy in your country.
For more information - see our Visa & Residence Permit page
