International Degree Students
Students from countries listed in appendix of Tuition Fee Regulation - which are the poorest countries on Earth - only have to pay the student union fee (ÖH fee) each semester.
Students from all other countries, so called Third Countries (exempt of the countries listed in appendix ), generally have to pay each semester the tuition fee of € 726,72 plus the student union fee (ÖH fee) . There are, however, reasons for exemptions. If these apply, students can be exempt from the tuition fee.
Students with a residence permit other than a ‘Student Residence Permit’ in Austria, e.g. EU long-term residence, family member, Red-White-Red Card, etc., may be exempted from or treated as equivalent to the tuition fee. In such cases, only the ÖH contribution is payable during the fee-exempt period.
Persons holding a residence permit with the designation ‘student’ may only be exempted from tuition fees if they meet the criteria set out in the Group of Persons Regulation:
- hold a school-leaving certificate from an Austrian school abroad, or
- if the centre of their life interests (valid registration, income in Austria evidenced by an insurance statement) has been in Austria for at least 5 years prior to their first admission to the University of Graz, or if this applies to a person legally obliged to provide maintenance.
If any of the above points apply, an application for equality from tuition fees must be submitted within the application deadlines (always by the end of the payment/admission deadline: March 31st for the summer semester, October 31st for the winter semester). If the application is approved, only the ÖH contribution is payable during the fee-exempt period (minimum duration of study plus grace semester). Equality is not granted automatically.
If the tuition-free period is exceeded, students granted equal status will be required to pay tuition fees of €363.36 plus the ÖH contribution. In such cases, it is possible to be exempted from tuition fees provided the statutory exceptions are met. Further information can be found under ‘Remission of tuition fees’ and ‘Reimbursement of tuition fees’.
Applications for students already enrolled must be submitted via the University of Graz Online Account – under ‘Online Applications Academic Affairs’
If an application cannot be submitted by the deadline, the prescribed fee must be paid by the end of the relevant payment period. If the grounds are subsequently found to apply, you may then apply for a reimbursement of the tuition fee.