Applying from Austria?
Here's all the information you need to study with us
If you’re from Austria and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help you get here.
On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.
Entry requirements for students from Austria
If you're joining us from Austria, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.
We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:
Undergraduate courses
If you've completed the Reifeprufungszeugnis or Maturazeugnis and have achieved a grade of 2.25, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.
Postgraduate courses
If you've completed a Bachelor's degree in Austria with a grade of 2 / Gut (bestanden), we'll consider you for admission onto our Master's programmes.
PhDs
We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master's degree and submit a research proposal.
English Language Requirements
When you join us, it’s important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page. For Bachelors courses, we are looking at a minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. For Postgraduate courses, we are looking for a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0. Alternative English language certificates we accept you can find here.
We can accept a grade of 2 / Gut in English (where both written and oral exams are taken) from your Reifeprufungszeugnis or Maturazeugnis as an equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall and no component below 5.5. We can accept a grade of 1 / Sehr Gut in English (where both written and oral exams are taken) as an equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall and no component below 6.0.
What to do next
Ready to start your adventure with us? Whether you know which degree course you want to do or not, get in touch with us now or meet us at an event near you to discuss your next steps.
Our Global Officers are experts in helping students from Austria, like you, to apply to join us. Whatever you want to know, just ask.
Fees and EU Scholarship
Due to the UK leaving the European Union, changes have been made to the tuition fees that EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will pay to study in the UK. You can find information about the tuition fees you’ll need to pay and the EU Scholarship for students joining us in 2023/24 and beyond on the Tuition fees and scholarships for EU students page.