Student grants Students meeting the necessary criteria are legally entitled to a grant from the Austrian Study Grant Authority. The main criterion for a student grant is the parents' income level. Four years' work experience is the prerequisite for a grant after employment.The following groups are entitled:Underprivileged studentsStudents with sufficient work experienceForeign scholarship holdersStudents with childrenPreconditionsCompliance with study time: minimum study duration plus one additional semesterSatisfactory progress (30 ECTS in academic year)Social eligibility for fundingAdditional earnings limit of €8,000 per calendar yearThe level of the grant is between €5 and a maximum of €475 monthly.Students may be entitled to a maximum monthly grant of €679 ifthey are required to reside away from home for distance reasonstheir parents are deceasedthey are claiming a grant after employmentThe tuition fees of €376.36 will be refunded to students who are awarded a grant.Follow this link to calculate your grant entitlement:www.stipendienrechner.atFor more information and to apply, please visitwww.stipendium.at
Housing benefit If you are a registered resident of Vienna, you may apply for housing benefit through MA 50, the housing department of the city of Vienna.PreconditionsAustrian citizenshipSize of family/householdFamily/household incomeSize of house/apartment Housing expenses
Family allowance Eligibility periodUntil the age of 24Until the age of 25 for those undertaking military or civil service, pregnant women and those with a serious disabilityIf you exceed the minimum study duration, you will still be entitled to family allowance for one additional semester. Two changes of program are permitted, provided the final change is no later than the admission period in the third semester.Proof of study8 weekly hours per semester (16 ECTS) after the first academic yearRelevant certification in case of diploma examinationThe earnings limit is €10,000 per year from employment and self-employment. Applications for family allowance are made at your local tax office.
Merit scholarships at FH Campus Wien The prerequisite for receipt of a merit scholarship is an average grade of ≤ 2.00 (rounded to two decimal places). The calculation includes studies undertaken across the academic year. The amount of the scholarship is around €1,000, although this depends on the number of students applying. Merit scholarships are coordinated by the various program departments.