University of Innsbruck International Scholarship
The University of Innsbruck is a leading public Austrian research university set in the Tyrolean Alps and one of the country's largest. It supports international degree-seeking students through a mix of merit grants (Leistungsstipendien), need-based and emergency support, and tuition-fee waivers/reductions for students from eligible countries. Innsbruck is strong in the natural sciences, mountain and alpine research, economics, and the humanities, with a growing range of English-taught Master's programmes. Importantly, public-university tuition in Austria is already low compared with most of Europe (a modest per-semester fee for non-EU students), so these awards lower an already-affordable cost. For Sri Lankan students, a strong academic record after enrolment is the route to merit grants. Because the specific schemes, amounts, and waiver categories change year to year, confirm the current options for your situation with Innsbruck's grants office.
For 2026/27 entry — admission rounds run through 2025–2026; merit grants are typically assessed after enrolment each academic year
University of Innsbruck
University-funded
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Value
Merit Grants + Tuition Waivers
Level
Bachelor's or Master's
Basis
Merit and Need
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Innsbruck — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Merit grants + tuition fee waivers for international students. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Degree-Seeking Student
Open to international students enrolled (or enrolling) in a degree at the University of Innsbruck. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Some tuition-waiver categories specifically target students from developing countries.
Admission to a Programme
You must be admitted to a Bachelor's or Master's at Innsbruck. English-taught options exist mainly at Master's level; many Bachelor's programmes are taught in German and require German proficiency.
Merit and Need
Merit grants reward strong academic performance during your studies; need-based and emergency support assess financial circumstances. A solid academic record after enrolment is the main path to merit awards.
Language Requirement
German-taught programmes require German (often B2/C1); English-taught Master's require IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Sri Lankan English-medium graduates may satisfy English requirements via an MOI certificate where accepted.
account_tree Application Process
Apply for admission to Innsbruck
Submit your application and document recognition for your chosen Bachelor's or Master's within the admission window, with transcripts, certificates, and language evidence.
Enrol and check tuition-fee category
On enrolment, confirm your tuition-fee category and whether you qualify for a fee waiver or reduction (e.g. country-based categories), and pay any applicable per-semester fee.
Apply for merit / need grants
Apply for the relevant merit grant (Leistungsstipendium) or support scheme through the grants office in the applicable academic year, providing your transcript and any financial documents.
Apply for the Austrian residence permit
With your admission and proof of funds, apply for the Austrian student residence permit at the Austrian representation before travelling.
Why University of Innsbruck?
Innsbruck is a major Austrian research university in the heart of the Alps, recognised for natural-science, alpine, and economics research, with a vibrant international student community. Combined with Austria's very low public-university tuition and a post-study job-seeker residence permit, it's one of Europe's more affordable funded routes.
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