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Austria

Austria has few peers as a year-round holiday destination, with plenty of winter sports in the Alps, some of the most impressive and overblown architecture in Europe and an unrivalled musical tradition that The Sound of Music couldn't sully. Flaunting its heritage in exuberant fashion. Vienna’s bombastic Habsburg palaces and Salzburg’s baroque splendour are worthy, but dig deeper and you’ll unearth Stone Age settlements, Roman archaeological sites at Carnuntum and medieval festivals

This was the most amazing year of my life ! I can’t imagine my life without it. I had the opportunity to do things I had never even considered at home in Australia and to meet some of the most wonderful people I will ever meet. It can also be hard and humbling and frustrating, but you learn so much through the tough patches. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Bronwyn Scarr – Year program to Austria

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Next available departures for Austria

Length Departure Fee Application deadline Early Bird deadline Scholarship deadline
Length5 months DepartureSep 2019 FeeAU $12900 Application deadline15/03/2019 Early Bird deadline31/10/2018 Scholarship deadline31/10/2018
Length10 months DepartureSep 2019 FeeAU $13900 Application deadline15/03/2019 Early Bird deadline31/10/2018 Scholarship deadline31/10/2018
Length2 months DepartureEarly Nov 2019 FeeAU $9900 Application deadline30/06/2019 Early Bird deadline31/03/2019
Length3 months DepartureEarly Nov 2019 FeeAU $10900 Application deadline30/06/2019 Early Bird deadline31/03/2019
Length5 months DepartureFeb 2020 FeeAU $12900 Application deadline01/08/2019 Early Bird deadline31/03/2019 Scholarship deadline31/03/2019
Length10 months DepartureFeb 2020 FeeAU $13900 Application deadline01/08/2019 Early Bird deadline31/03/2019 Scholarship deadline31/03/2019

Important Program Information

Please note that

  • Students can be accepted on a 5 or 10 month program each year if an EU passport is held. 
  • Non-EU passport holders can only enrol on a 3 month due to visa restrictions.
  • 5-10 month programs to Austria require at least 1 year of German language study and students will complete a questionnaire to gauge their language skills.
  • There are no official language requirements for all 2-3 month programs to Austria, although applicants are recommended to also have 1 year of German language studies to optimise the enjoyment of their exchange. If a applicant has not been studying German for 1 year then the student will need to understand and agree to the challenges they will experience on their program.

Programs available

You can choose either a 5 or 10 month program departing in February and September each year or a 2 or 3 month program departing in November each year.

Placements

Host families come in all different types, sizes and backgrounds, and could live just about anywhere in Austria.

All host families undergo a Criminal Background Check, are interviewed in their home and referenced checked before they are approved to host.

Age and Eligibility

To be eligible for an exchange to Austria you must be between the ages of 15 and 18 and be enrolled at school when applying. Gap year students are eligible and need to depart no more than 3 months after completing their final year. Austria requires students to have studied 1 year of German.

Visas

You will travel on a student visa and will need to lodge your application in person at the Austrian Consulate serving your area. We will help you prepare your application.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines are typically 4-5 months prior to departure but don’t leave it to the last minute to apply. Check our website for details or give us a call. You may like to take advantage of our scholarships or early bird discounts and secure your spot even earlier!