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Funding

Partial / Stipend

Program dates

Sep 1, 2027

Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule)

Bachelor's ScholarshipAustria

OeAD-GmbH

Application Deadline

February 1, 2027

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“Students who are studying a Master's or a Bachelor's programme at a university in one of the defined countries of origin. Bachelor students must also have successfully completed at least 4 semesters to apply for the Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule). … Applicants who are already permanently resident in Austria or who have completed their academic education mainly in Austria are not eligible to apply.” Eligibility

  • Education required

    Bachelor Enrolled · Master Enrolled

  • Age requirement

    ≤ 35 yrs

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The Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) is administered by OeAD-GmbH and financed by Austria’s Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF).

Bachelor’s and Master’s students from non-European universities spend one or two semesters (4–10 months) as exchange students or free movers at an Austrian Fachhochschule. It funds a study stay, not a full degree; the current call covers the 2027/28 academic year.

Benefits & funding

  • A monthly scholarship for 4–10 months; the rate is set in the call on grants.at, extensions are not possible and the rate cannot be raised, e.g. for family.
  • OeAD says it may not cover all costs: plan own funds for health insurance, rent, visa and travel.
  • The Austrian residence authority may ask for proof of funds, e.g. if rent exceeds EUR 300 a month.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme at a university in one of OeAD’s defined countries of origin (non-European universities); Bachelor’s students need at least 4 completed semesters.
  • No older than 35.
  • Accepted by an Austrian Fachhochschule as an exchange student or free mover before applying.
  • Your home university must recognise at least 16 ECTS credits taken in Austria; students who no longer need the courses are ineligible.
  • Not eligible: regular students at Austrian universities, permanent residents of Austria, people educated mainly in Austria, or anyone whose stay has already begun.
  • Sufficient English in your subject; no test certificate needed.

Application process

  1. 1
    Arrange acceptance as an exchange student or free mover with an Austrian Fachhochschule.
  2. 2
    Get your home university’s written confirmation that at least 16 ECTS credits from Austria will be recognised.
  3. 3
    Collect signed, stamped letters of recommendation dated within six months of applying.
  4. 4
    Submit the online application by 1 February 2027 (23:59 CET in the last call); late documents are not accepted.

Program timeline

  1. Online application opens

    October 2026

  2. Application deadline

    1 February 2027

  3. Results expected (by email, as in the last call)

    Early July 2027

  4. September 2027

    Earliest start (2027/28 academic year)

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