JKU Linz: Tuition, English Bachelor's & Master's Programs (2027)

Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) charges third-country students €726.72 tuition plus the €26.20 ÖH fee per semester, which is €752.92 in total. Citizens of countries listed in the annex to the Tuition Fee Regulation are generally exempt from tuition and pay only the ÖH fee.

What makes JKU stand out is that you can start with an English-taught bachelor's, which is rare at Austrian public universities. Applying is free and fully online. Here are the fees, programs, entry rules, deadlines with their academic year, and the rules that apply to applicants from Afghanistan.

Why JKU Linz is good value

• English bachelor's at a public-university price: six programs, including Artificial Intelligence and International Business Administration.
• Free online application: JKU states there is no fee to submit an application for admission.
• Upload first, legalise later: documents can first be uploaded without legalisation; originals or certified copies are requested only when needed.
• Two intakes for most programs: winter and summer semester.
• Linz instead of Vienna: OeAD notes that Vienna and larger cities are more expensive than average.

Tuition and fees

JKU's fee page refers to the annex of the Tuition Fee Regulation but does not print the list. JKU's own country rules for Afghan applicants state that Afghan citizens are exempt from tuition and pay only the ÖH fee, and TU Wien's published Annex 1 list, based on the same national rules, includes Afghanistan. Confirm your nationality with JKU's tuition office before you budget. More in our cost of studying in Austria guide.

English-taught programs

Bachelor's (3 years)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biological Chemistry
• Chemistry and Chemical Technology (Technical Chemistry)
• International Business Administration (needs English C1)
• Quantum Science and Technology
• Transformation Studies. Art x Science

Master's (mostly 2 years)

Examples from the 20 English master's in our fact pack: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science, Economic and Business Analytics, Economics, Global Business, Management, Leadership and Innovation in Organizations, Industrial Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Physics, Molecular Biology, Polymer Engineering and Science, Digital Energy Solutions, and the joint Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (COSOPO). Compare with other universities in English-taught programs in Austria.

Admission requirements

• MA Management: GMAT of at least 600 (no older than two years) if your degree is not from an EU/EEA institution.
• Bangladesh, India, Pakistan: a VFS Global competence check is mandatory from the summer semester 2027.
• No agencies: JKU states that applications via agencies are unlawful and are not processed. Apply yourself.

Deadlines

JKU asks non-EU applicants to apply about six months before the semester starts, because the residence permit takes time. If you miss the summer 2027 window, aim for the winter 2027/28 window and use the extra months to prepare your English test, translations and proof of funds. Our how to apply to universities in Austria guide has a full timeline.

Applying from Afghanistan

JKU has specific rules for Afghan certificates. A Grade 12 certificate alone does not give bachelor's access: you also need at least two years of full-time study at a recognised university with 85% or more overall. An Afghan bachelor's alone does not give master's access: you need a bachelor's of at least four years plus a master's of at least two years, each with 80% or more, in the same or a related field, reviewed individually.

Scholarships and living costs

Apart from the tuition exemption for annex countries, the fact pack lists no general degree scholarship at JKU. Search grants.at and read our scholarships guide. OeAD estimates student living costs at about €1,300 per month on average. For the residence permit in 2026 you must show €722.58 per month under 24 or €1,308.39 from 24, for 12 months. See the Austria student visa guide.

Honest pros and cons

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose your program

   Check the JKU degree programs and the language level each one needs.

2. 2

   Check your eligibility

   Read the country rules on the bachelor's or master's admission page.

3. 3

   Book your English test

   Plan for IELTS 6.5 in each skill (B2) or 7.0 (C1) depending on the program.

4. 4

   Apply online for free

   Create an account in JKU MyAdmission and upload your documents within the non-EU window.

5. 5

   Send originals if asked

   Provide legalised originals or certified copies and sworn translations when JKU requests them.

6. 6

   Start the residence permit

   Use your admission letter to book an appointment at the Austrian embassy responsible for your country.