Study Abroad Grant

Type of grant:

Austrian universities have many different bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, which enables students to attend courses abroad tuition-free. These courses are then accredited to students‘ course programmes at their home institution. Availability, scope and content of the „Study Abroad” grant vary for each partner university.
The grant applies also for stays abroad through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).

Grant Duration:

Minimum of one term, maximum of one academic year.

Issuing Authority:

Global Engagement, University of Salzburg

Application requirements:

  • Regular, registered students at the University of Salzburg
  • Successful completion of at least two semesters at the University of Salzburg
  • Candidates must have the centre of their vital interests in Austria and cannot already be carrying out research abroad when applying.

Other Important details:

  • Grants are only issued to students who cannot apply for financial aid within the framework of another funding programme
  • Study grant recipients can apply for a study abroad grant from the Scholarship Office in addition to the study grant (e.g. Study Abroad Scholarship from the Scholarship Office).
  • Since June 2022, recipients of study abroad grants from the Scholarship Office can also apply for University of Salzburg study abroad grants.
  • Graduate students cannot be sponsored
  • If they meet the requirements, recipients of the University of Salzburg Study Abroad Scholarship with disabilities, chronic illnesses, children in need of care, or dependents requiring care may apply for additional top-ups under the Friederike Zweig Study Abroad Grant. (See University of Salzburg Friederike Zweig Study Abroad Grant – Top-up to support disadvantaged groups to study abroad inclusively).

Selection process:

The nomination and selection of candidates is done by the university offices responsible for the respective program, usually program coordinators in cooperation with the Department of Global Engagement. Programme coordinators: see the list of university partnerships

Grant details:

The scholarship provides financial contributions towards living and travel expenses; it is not a full scholarship. The amount is based on the rates for grants for studies abroad under the Austrian Student Support Act (Studienförderungsgesetz), taking the applicant’s financing plan into account. A one-time travel allowance of up to €700 is also available. Please refer to the table of country-specific living and travel allowances.

Please be aware!

Applications must be submitted in full and by the applicable deadline before the start of the study period abroad. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered. Retroactive approval is not possible, even if all other eligibility requirements are met. You may only apply for the Study Abroad Scholarship after you have been officially nominated.

Application documents:

Please submit your application via the  Study Abroad Scholarship online application portal.

After registering, please upload the following documents:

  • Two letters of recommendation from academic staff members at the University of Salzburg
  • Curriculum vitae (CV).
  • Motivation letter explaining the academic reasons for the planned study period abroad.
  • Academic transcript / record of academic achievements (downloaded from PLUSonline).
  • Degree certificate (copy, if available).
  • Proof of language proficiency, if required for the study period abroad.
  • Letter of Acceptance or confirmation of nomination from the programme coordinator.
  • The University of Salzburg examination recognition application form, signed by the Chair of the relevant Curriculum Committee (CuKo). The form can be downloaded here.

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Submission deadline(s):

  • 15th November
  • 1st February
  • 1st April
  • 1st June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Immediately after completing the study period abroad, students must upload the following documents to Mobility Online:

  • A report on the study period abroad (maximum 5 pages) or a one-minute Reel.
  • A Confirmation of Stay issued by the host university.
  • A Transcript of Records or other certificate documenting successful academic achievement.

Students must have at least 3 ECTS credits per month of their stay recognised at the University of Salzburg. For a semester abroad, this corresponds to 12 or 15 ECTS credits, depending on the actual duration of the semester.

Please upload all the required documents to Mobility Online after completing your study period abroad. If the report or Reel and the Confirmation of Stay are not submitted within two months of completing the study period abroad, the entire scholarship amount received must be repaid. Scholarships are awarded under private law based on the applications submitted. There is no legal entitlement to receive a scholarship.

We will happily provide you with more information – please contact:

Dott.ssa Elona Memisha-Schnappinger
Bilateral University Exchange Agreements (Worldwide Mobility)
Global Engagement
Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 4th floor’
A-5020 Salzburg
Tel.: +43-(0)662-8044-2043
E-Mail:
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