Application procedure:
Online application
Please apply online by uploading the following documents (max. 2 MB):
Caution: If you are seeking a degree programme, make sure you apply as a regular student!
- High school diploma - legalised and translated in accordance with our legalization and translation requirements (see info above)
- Letter of Motivation
- Passport copy
- CV
- English Language Certificate is not mandatory for the application, but at least B2 level is required for the understanding of the program (C1 level is recommended). Language proficiency will be evaluated during the admission interview and test.
*The legalization and translation of your educational documents are essential components of the application and must be submitted on the application portal by the respective application deadlines for EU or non-EU applicants. See Dates and Deadlines. (Check if you need to provide legalization and translation). Applications missing these documents cannot be accepted.
*Please note that the submission of the required application documents does not, in itself, guarantee admission to the program.
Admission test
All applicants from EU, Switzerland and Norway will have to attend the test in person on our campus.
Online tests only possible for applicants living outside of the European Union, Switzerland or Norway.
The admission test is a multiple-choice examination conducted completely in English. A short English essay is also required. The test will check your general knowledge in the fields of
- Business & Economics
- English proficiency
- Tourism
- Computers including internet usage, etc.
Personal interview or video
Applicants from EU, Switzerland or Norway are asked to personally come to our university to conduct an interview. Schedules will be sent by email in due time. See interview appointments under Dates and Deadlines. Admission test and personal interview take place on the same day.
Applicants outside EU, Switzerland or Norway are asked to upload a personal video to a given portal. Detailed instructions will be sent out in due time by email. See the deadline under Dates and Deadlines.
Announcement of the admission results
Admission results will be announced in July and August by email. Earlier admission is possible for exceptional cases.
*Please note that admission is determined based on your ranking after the admission process and the assessment of your high school diploma’s equivalency to an Austrian high school diploma. The equivalency assessment is conducted only after you have completed the admission process and have been included in the final admission ranking. We do not perform any preliminary or provisional evaluation, verification, or screening of academic diplomas before that stage.
*If you are granted admission to our program, you will be required to submit the original educational documents, including the legalized and translated versions (if applicable), that are relevant to your admission on the first day of your studies. The authenticity of all submitted documents will be verified. Should any document be determined to be falsified or otherwise invalid, the admission offer will be nullified, and enrollment will be canceled immediately.
Important note to applicants outside EU, Switzerland or Norway
Should you be admitted into our programme, it will be your own responsibility to obtain the necessary visa to study in Austria. We know from experience that this can be a very time-consuming procedure. Application deadline for applicants outside EU, Switzerland or Norway is 1st April.
Useful Information
- Scholarships: The Salzburg University of Applied Sciences does not offer scholarships to entry-level students.
- Lodging: On-campus housing is available but spots are limited in number and high in demand. For further information, contact www.housing.oead.ac.at
- Visa: Please contact your nearest embassy
- Costs & Fees:
- Tuition fee: Euro 363.00 + ÖH fee Euro 25.20 per semester
- Excursions: Approx. Euro 500,00
- Other costs: Living costs, books, learning material, computer, etc.
Contact
For any further questions you may have regarding the course of study or application procedures, please contact admission.bt@fh-salzburg.ac.at.
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