r/AustriaIndianStudents

Hi everyone,

I’m a final year BTech CSE student from India and I’m currently quite confused about what to do after graduation.

Our college placements have already started. Honestly, the offers I’m seeing are not that good and I’m not really satisfied with them.

Another thing is that I’m not very strong at coding right now. I’ve started improving my coding and DSA skills recently, but since the placement season has already started, I feel like I’m a bit late and I’m not sure how well I can do in the upcoming placement drives.

Because of this, I’m thinking about whether I should continue trying for placements and take whatever decent offer I can get, or focus on doing a Master's in Austria after completing my BTech.

I’m mainly interested in CSE/Software Engineering related Master's programs at public universities in Austria.

So I’m confused between:

• Getting a placement now, working in India for 1–2 years and then deciding about a Master's
• Going directly for a Master's in Austria after graduation

I know studying abroad is a big financial commitment, so I don't want to make this decision just because I’m unhappy with my college placements.

For people who are already studying or working in Austria, I’d really appreciate your honest opinion.

How is the situation for international students trying to get IT/software jobs after a Master's? How important is German for software jobs? And would you recommend getting some work experience in India first, especially if someone isn't very strong in coding yet?

If you were in my situation, what would you do?

Thanks!

Hey,

I was wondering if any one was travelling on or around October 8th to New Delhi (from Kerala) for their RP appointment.

I'm looking to get in contact with others who have an appointment on the same day or around that date. Feel free to DM me if you are going around the same time.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I applied for a student residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Student) for my master's degree at FH Upper Austria, Wels Campus.

I am a third-country national, and I submitted my residence permit application from my home country on July 9, 2026.

I completed my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in Hungary, where I lived and studied for several years. So, this is not my first time studying or traveling to Europe.

I recently contacted the immigration office in Wels (Magistrat Wels), and they informed me that they currently have a very high number of student applications, which may cause delays. They also mentioned that applications are processed chronologically and that they will contact me if they require any additional documents.

For reference, I submitted the following documents with my application:

• Admission Letter from FH Upper Austria
• Proof of Accommodation in Wels
• Proof of Sufficient Financial Means – my father's bank account, as he is my financial sponsor
• Health/Travel Insurance valid for three months
• Birth Certificate with Apostille
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Notarized Sponsorship/Declaration of Liability, issued abroad and translated into German
• Proof of Paternity/Family Relationship issued by the Ministry of Interior
• Proof of my father's Property Ownership and Assets
• Employment and Salary Certificate from my father's employer
• Bank Certificate confirming the funds available in my father's account
• German Language Certificate – A2 level, issued by the Goethe-Institut

I should be in Austria before October 1, so I am trying to get a better idea of the current processing times and whether other students are experiencing similar delays.

Has anyone applied for a student residence permit through Magistrat Wels around July or August 2026?

If yes, I would really appreciate it if you could share:

• When did you submit your application?
• When did you receive your approval?
• How long did the process take?
• Did Magistrat Wels contact your university before approving your application?
• Did they request any additional documents?

I am especially interested in recent experiences from June, July, or August 2026, particularly from students who applied from outside the EU.

Thank you very much in advance! 🙏

Document Checklist

Hey!

It would be really awesome if people in this community can share the important document checklist required for the RP appointment.

ps: I got an appointment directly from the embassy not VFS.

Hi everyone. So, I'll be coming to Innsbruck this winter and I was wondering if you had any idea on how long it takes to get RP in Innsbruck. My rp is still in process and wanted to have an idea of the time it might take to get my rp approval.

Thank you

Finally got my Austria Residence Permit approval today! 🥳
Now onto the D-visa process🇦🇹😭
Thanks to everyone on this sub who helped with the doubts along the way ❤️

Crazy Hogya bhai ,Itna Jaldi 😭

Hey students and prospective students if you guys need any help with stuff like documents, application, pickup from airport, Rp assistance jst hmu

Apologies in advance if it is not the best place to ask for advice/info regarding my unique ish situation.

I'm applying for an Austrian Residence Permit(Student). I'm under 24 and currently have around €7000-8000 in my own accounts, with 6+ months of banking history.

I need to reach the required amount for 12 months, and I may receive around €1,500–€2,500 from several friends (e.g. €500 from one person, €800 from another)

I contacted OeAD directly and they told me that different sources can generally be combined and that friends may transfer the missing amount directly into my account. They also said that for "relatively small amounts" from several friends, they would not normally expect a separate detailed declaration from each person, but that I should document the transfers and explain their origin transparently.

Has anyone got their RP with this sort of arrangements or know of anything similar?

1. How much did you receive from friends?
2. How many people contributed?
3. Did you provide loan agreements?
4. Did the authority ask for the friends' bank statements/ID/income proof?
5. Was there any objection because the money arrived shortly before the application?
6. Did you receive an approval?

I can provide the exact OeAD response if useful.

भाई, एक चीज़ में आपकी थोड़ी guidance चाहिए regarding Austria RP financial documents.

• मैंने आज Austria visa appointment के लिए अपने financial documents submit किए थे।

• मेरा education loan InCred से अभी सिर्फ 4–5 दिन पहले sanction/disburse हुआ है।

• लगभग ₹20 लाख का loan amount मेरे HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) के savings account में credit हुआ है।

• HSBC account में loan disbursement के अलावा अभी कोई transaction नहीं है, इसलिए bank statement में सिर्फ एक ही transaction दिखाई दे रही है।

• मैंने financial documents में:

- Loan Sanction/Approval Letter

- Loan Disbursement Letter

- Bank Balance Certificate

- HSBC Bank Statement

- INR to EUR Currency Conversion Proof

ये सब submit किए थे।

• अब VFS की तरफ से reply आया है कि “Please upload three months updated bank statement.”

• Problem ये है कि HSBC account नया है और loan अभी 4–5 दिन पहले ही आया है, इसलिए उसकी 3 months की statement possible नहीं है।

• मेरा एक पुराना Kotak Mahindra Bank account भी है, जिसकी 3 months की genuine bank statement available है।

अब समझ नहीं आ रहा कि क्या करना सही रहेगा:

1. क्या Kotak की 3 months statement भी साथ में upload कर दूँ?

2. क्या नए HSBC account की complete statement + loan documents के साथ affidavit/declaration लगाना चाहिए?

Please provide solution I need urgently.

Hey guys, I have a small doubt regarding my FH JOANNEUM documents.

I originally submitted my Bachelor’s degree with an apostille during the application and it was accepted. Later, because FH St. Pölten required SDM/state-level verification, I got the same original degree verified again and received another apostille in January 2026.

I did not upload this newer version to FH JOANNEUM before the 29 June legalisation deadline.

Now for enrolment, I’ll be carrying the same original degree but with the additional SDM verification and second apostille on it.

Has anyone had a similar situation? Do you think FH JOANNEUM will just accept the updated version at enrolment, or could they consider it late because I didn’t upload the newer scan before 29 June?

Hi everyone for the travel medical insurance where did you guys get it from. Do we need to get a particular insurance or any insurance would work

I got my RP approval. Does the Austrian Embassy in Delhi reach out to you to schedule a Visa D appointment with VFS and send you an application form? Or do I have to do that on my own?

Please help, thanks!

Hi everyone,

I recently received my appointment date for the Residence Permit (Student) at the Austrian Embassy in New Delhi, and I’m trying to get a realistic idea of the current processing times.

I’m planning to study in Linz, so it would be especially helpful to hear from students whose applications are being processed there.

For those who have already gone through the process, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience.

Specifically:

/*How long did it take to receive your RP approval after your embassy appointment?

/*Which Austrian city is processing your application?

/*Were you asked to submit any additional documents?

/*When did you receive your Visa D after the RP approval?

I know the official processing time can be up to 90 days, but I’d love to know how long it actually took for you.

Thanks in advance! Your replies will be really helpful.

Hi everyone,

I'm applying for an Austrian student residence permit from India and have already submitted my application.

My proof of funds is an education loan with my father as the financial sponsor. I recently saw another applicant receive an objection stating that education loan funds in the student's name are considered "borrowed funds" and asking for additional evidence of means of subsistence.

This made me wonder whether I should proactively submit additional documents now or simply wait for the authority's response.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation?

• Did you submit documents such as your sponsor's ITRs, employment/service certificate, salary slips, bank statements, and affidavit of financial support at the time of your appointment, even though they were not specifically requested?
• If yes, did your residence permit get approved without any objection regarding proof of funds?
• Or did you submit only the required documents initially and wait for the authority to ask for additional evidence?
• Looking back, would you recommend proactively sending these documents, or waiting for an official request?

I'm specifically looking for experiences from applicants who used an education loan as proof of funds for an Austrian student residence permit.

Thanks in advance!