Ernst Mach Grant – Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences
Grants of 4 to 10 months for undergraduate and graduate students from non-European universities to study at an Austrian university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Austria
Funding
A grant for 4 to 10 months of study at an Austrian university of applied sciences. The page does not state the monthly amount.
Eligible applicants
Undergraduate and graduate students from non-European universities, aged up to 35
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Overview
Ernst Mach Grant – Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences is offered by OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Austria. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly grant for the study period (amount not stated on the page)
Included
A grant for 4 to 10 months of study at an Austrian university of applied sciences. The page does not state the monthly amount. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Students at non-European universities.
- International eligibility
- The grant is for students whose home university is outside Europe.
- AgeRequired
- Up to 35 years old.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Austria
Official eligibility summary
Undergraduate and graduate students at non-European universities, aged up to 35, who want to study at an Austrian university of applied sciences for 4 to 10 months.
Applicant profile
- Undergraduate and graduate students from non-European universities, aged up to 35
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Austria
Current-cycle criteria
- Undergraduate and graduate students at non-European universities, aged up to 35, who want to study at an Austrian university of applied sciences for 4 to 10 months.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents listed in the call on grants.at
How to apply
- 1
Check the call on grants.at via the "Further information" link on the OeAD page
- 2
Complete the online application before 1 February
Application timeline
Application cycle
The next deadline is 1 February; applications open from October.
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.