Econometrics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Austria.
🇦🇹 1–2 years · October (winter semester
Masters in Economics in Austria
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is how studying it in Austria works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹31 lakh – ₹32 lakh
- Intakes: October (winter semester
- Post-study work
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Masters in Economics in Austria: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Economics in Austria usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹31 lakh – ₹32 lakh (Vienna) to ₹35 lakh – ₹36 lakh (WU Vienna). After graduating: residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
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Masters in Economics in Austria at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €730 – €1,500 per semester at public universities for non-EU students
- Living costs
- ≈ €1,000 – €1,300 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹10–16 lakh per year
- Intakes
- October (winter semester, main), March (summer semester)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Overview
Why study Economics in Austria?
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.
Austria offers low public-university tuition, vienna regularly tops global quality-of-life rankings and strong engineering, physics and economics programs.
Universities
Universities for Economics in Austria
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Specialisations
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Development Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Austria.
Financial Economics
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Public Policy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Austria.
Behavioural Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Austria.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Economics
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Com with strong maths
- Prerequisite: Calculus
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Intermediate micro and macro economics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Economics in Austria
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Austria offers low public-university tuition. Typical roles afterwards include Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst and Policy Analyst.
On our list: Vienna and WU Vienna.
From ₹31 lakh – ₹32 lakh at Vienna up to ₹35 lakh – ₹36 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BA/B.Sc in Economics, b.Sc in Maths or Statistics and b.Tech/B.Com with strong maths, with calculus, statistics and intermediate micro and macro economics, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. During your studies: up to 20 hours a week.
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