Austria is home to breathtaking natural escapes like views of the Alps, both cultural escapes too, from museums to palaces. Choosing where to earn your degree and which of the Austrian universities for international students is your cup of tea may take some serious thought.

Considered Europe’s capital of classical music, the capital city Vienna is an ideal place to earn a degree in music or the arts. Walking through the cobbled streets on a fine summer afternoon may give you the musical inspiration you had been searching for! The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is a specialized university where international students can obtain an artistic or musical degree. The University of Vienna, an internationally recognized institution, is also a top choice for degrees in linguistics and geography. In your free time, you can visit the baroque Schönbrunn and Belvedere Palaces, explore the Imperial Palace, or watch theater plays and performances. The kaffeehauses scattered through the city center are perfect to escape to, and a good way to experience Viennese culture.

Innsbruck, the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is also a popular choice. If you study here, you can stroll through the Hofgarten, or Old Town, as well as pay a visit to the holiday villages and summer houses. The city is surrounded by sunny alpine plateaus that will always keep you mesmerized. During the winter break, don’t miss the internationally renowned winter sports center: the perfect place to put your skiing skills to the test.

Located on the German border, Salzburg gives you distinct views of the Eastern Alps, and is also popular for its baroque architectures. After Vienna and Innsbruck, it has the largest student population in Austria. Home to the University Mozarteum Salzburg and the University of Salzburg, both Austrian universities are popular choices for many local and foreign students. It is the birthplace of musical genius Mozart, and you can take the opportunity to visit his residence and learn about his childhood. Salzburg is also the setting of the film “The Sound of Music”! No wonder Austria is a popular destination for artists.