A new chapter begins! I'll be flying from New Delhi to Vienna on Air India AI153 on 27 September 2026 as I head to Austria to begin my Master's at Johannes Kepler University (JKU), Linz.

If anyone else is traveling on the same flight (AI153) or arriving in Vienna around the same time—especially fellow students heading to JKU or anywhere nearby—I'd love to connect.

It would be great to travel together, help each other navigate the airport, and make the journey a little easier.

Feel free to comment below or send me a connection request/message.

Looking forward to meeting fellow travelers and future classmates! 😊

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JKU Bachelor Admission (Indian application)

Applicants should have:

- Minimum 70% overall aggregate in Class 12.

- IELTS Academic: minimum of 6.5 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).

Meeting these requirements makes an applicant eligible to apply unless admission is automatically refused.

After this, JKU may issue a conditional admission requiring supplementary examinations.

Supplementary Examinations (if required)

These examinations are conducted physically at JKU and will include:

1. Mathematics

2. Physics

3. European History

Passing these examinations is required before academic enrollment into your degree.

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Indian University (13th-Year) Route

To be considered for full admission (without supplementary exams)

through prior university studies, the Indian university should:

- Be recognized as H+ in the German Anabin database.

- Provide proof of successful completion of at least the first semester.

- Provide proof of current enrollment in the second semester (marksheets for both semesters are preferred if available).

- Have an overall CGPA above 7.0/10 (approximately equivalent to a German grade of 2.5 or better).

Documents to Obtain from the Indian University

1. Official University Transcript.

2. Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate stating

that the programme is taught in English.

3. Bonafide Certificate mentioning:

   - Full name.

   - Degree programme.

   - Successful completion of the previous

semester(s).

- Current enrollment in the ongoing semester.

- Total duration of the degree.

- Total number of semesters in the programme.

If JKU recognizes the completed university studies as fulfilling the university entrance qualification, the applicant may receive FULL admission without supplementary examinations in Mathematics, Physics, and European History.

The final decision is made after evaluation of all submitted documents.

Physical Documents :

The following original documents should be sent physically to JKU (when requested during the admission process):

- Original Apostilled Class 12 marksheet.

- Passport copy or other passport documents as instructed by JKU.

- Official university transcript.

- Original Bonafide Certificate.

- Original Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate.

Additional Recommendation :

Although not a mandatory admission requirement, it is highly recommended to include a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a PhD-qualified university faculty member who has taught you.

The LOR is most valuable if (recommended) :

- It is written by a faculty member of a subject in which you performed particularly well.

- You obtained 80% or above (or an equivalent high grade) in that subject.

- The letter highlights your academic ability, commitment, and suitability for university-level study.

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Since Reddit helped me throughout my Austria application journey, I wanted to give back by sharing my complete timeline and experience. I hope this helps future students, especially those applying from India.

Profile

• Nationality: Indian
• University: Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz
• Course: MSc Computer Science (Network & Security)
• Intended arrival in Austria: 27 September 2026
• Accommodation: STUWO Lambach
• Financial proof: ₹24 lakh (Education Loan from Avanse Financial Services)
• Interview: No (documents only)

Timeline

22 February 2026

• Emailed the Austrian Embassy in New Delhi requesting an appointment for my Residence Permit application.

23 February 2026

• Received a VFS appointment booking link from the Embassy.
• (This process has since changed. As far as I know, the Embassy now provides appointments directly again.)

12 May 2026

• VFS assigned my appointment for 27 May 2026.

27 May 2026

• Submitted my Residence Permit application at the Embassy of Austria, New Delhi.
• Biometrics were taken.

18 June 2026

• Received an email directly from the Wels Magistrate (.gv.at email address) requesting additional documents.

20 June 2026

• Submitted the requested documents.

22 June 2026

• Residence Permit approved by the Wels Magistrate.

23 June 2026

• Embassy emailed me asking me to apply for my Visa D.

25 June 2026

• Submitted my Visa D application at VFS Global New Delhi.
• Biometrics were taken again.

30 June 2026

• Received my passport with the Visa D.
• Visa D was approved in 2 working days.

Total processing time

• Residence Permit submission (27 May) → Visa D received (30 June): 34 days

Documents I submitted for the Residence Permit

• English Residence Permit application form
• Admission letter from JKU Linz
• Passport COPY
• Accommodation confirmation (STUWO Lambach)
• Bank statement from my newly opened Avanse loan account
• Financial proof (Education Loan)
• Apostilled Birth Certificate
• Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Additional documents requested by the Wels Magistrate

They asked me for only two additional declarations:

1. A declaration stating that I would transfer my funds to an Austrian bank account after arriving in Austria.
2. A declaration explaining the source of my funds. In my case, the funds came from an education loan from Avanse Financial Services.

I also informed them that I was using Zuno Health Insurance (provided through my loan process) for the Visa D and that I would switch to ÖGK after arriving in Austria.

After I submitted these documents, there were no further requests, and my Residence Permit was approved shortly afterwards.

Documents submitted for Visa D

• Visa D application form
• Passport
• Embassy approval email
• VFS appointment confirmation
• Flight ticket
• Zuno Health Insurance
• Biometrics

Things I learned

• Austria does not require a blocked account like Germany. An education loan can be accepted as financial proof if properly documented. (RECOMMENDED)
• Don't panic if the Magistrate asks for additional documents. It doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem with your application.
• Residence Permit approval comes first. Only after approval will the Embassy ask you to apply for the Visa D.
• In my case, the Visa D was processed very quickly (2 working days).
• Be prepared to provide biometrics twice:
  • Once for the Residence Permit at the Embassy.
  • Once for the Visa D at VFS.

FAQs

Q: Was there an interview?
No. I was only asked to submit documents.

Q: Did the Wels Magistrate contact you directly?
Yes. They emailed me directly from their official .gv.at email address.

Q: Was an education loan accepted?
Yes.

Q: Were your Birth Certificate and PCC apostilled?
Yes, both were apostilled.

Q: What insurance did you use?
Zuno Health Insurance for the Visa D. I informed the Magistrate that I would switch to ÖGK after arriving in Austria.

Q: Was the Visa D single-entry or multiple-entry?
Single-entry, valid for approximately 4 months.

If anyone applying from India has questions about the Residence Permit process, Visa D, documents, Wels Magistrate, education loans, or JKU Linz, feel free to comment below. Reddit helped me a lot during this journey, so I'm happy to help future applicants as well.

Hi everyone!

I'm an international student from India and I'll be studying at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz. I'm currently looking for accommodation and would really appreciate any suggestions or leads.

I'm looking for:

• Budget: €300–500/month (can stretch a little if needed)
• Within 20–30 minutes of JKU by tram or walking
• Shared apartment (WG) or student dorm, both are fine
• Move-in around September or October

I've already looked into a few student dorms, but I'm also open to private accommodation if it's reliable.

If anyone knows of an available room, is looking for a roommate, or can recommend trustworthy websites, Facebook groups, or other platforms to find housing, I'd really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Hello everyone,

I'll be staying in Julius Raab Heim dormitory for one semester and I was wondering what the policy is regarding overnight guests. I've seen online that they only allow it for a pretty high fee, however I've heard from a friend that they don't really check, expecially since in the second building they don't even have a reception (from what he told me).

I was wondering if anyone has any experience regarding this situation, me and my boyfriend are in a LDR and when he visit usually we stay together one week and if that's absolutely not possible in the dorm I still have some time to find another accomodation 😅

Everyone, please help regarding accommodation hunt! I want a place in Linz.