Austria study route
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit Students | Third-country students accepted by a qualifying Austrian public or accredited institution may qualify for temporary residence; the permit is tied to study, and employment requires a separate employment permit. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit Students | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: nal Court if the decision was based on unlawful grounds or violated constitutional rights. Further information More on studying in Austria Rights Employment during studies You are allowed to work provided that you are granted an employment permit by the Public Employment Service and your primary purpose of stay, i.e. education, is not jeopardised. A labour market test is not applied for 20 hours weekly employment. Employment after studies After completion of your studies, you can receive written confirmation of the legality of your stay for a further twelve months to seek employment according to your graduation level. You must submit the application before your temporary residence permit student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Student) expires. If you find an appropriate job within six months and fulfil the requirements, you can then apply for a Red-White-Red – Card ( Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte ). For more information, see Red-White-Red – Card under ‘employed workers’. Change of activity You can change the purpose of your residence permit if you fulfil the requirements for the new permit. Mobility Students who hold a valid r | Official source |
| Residence permit Students | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: ative Court. Appeals against decisions of the regional administrative authority or magistrate can be filed at the Provincial Administrative Court. Decisions of the regional Public Employment Service can be appealed before the Federal Administrative Court. Further appeals can be filed at the Administrative High Court, or the Constitutional Court if the decision was based on unlawful grounds or violated constitutional rights. Further information More on studying in Austria Rights Employment during studies You are allowed to work provided that you are granted an employment permit by the Public Employment Service and your primary purpose of stay, i.e. education, is not jeopardised. A labour market test is not applied for 20 hours weekly employment. Employment after studies After completion of your studies, you can receive written confirmation of the legality of your stay for a further twelve months to seek employment according to your graduation level. You must submit the application before your temporary residence permit student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Student) expires. If you find an appropriate job within six mo | Official source |
Official sources
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