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Austria Open for autumn 2026 entry — admission and grant assessment run through spring/summer 2026

University of Salzburg International Master's Scholarship

The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg is a public research university in one of Europe's most beautiful cities, strong in law, the natural sciences (including geoinformatics and environmental science), digital media, and the humanities. It offers performance grants and tuition support to talented international Master's students, layered on top of Austria's low non-EU public tuition of around €726 per semester (roughly LKR 250,000). That makes Salzburg a realistically affordable European Master's route for Sri Lankan first-class graduates — total study cost is far below UK, US, or Australian equivalents. Salzburg runs several English-taught Master's (including specialised programmes in digital and data fields), though many remain German-taught, so confirm the language of your target programme. Non-EU students may also access OeAD-administered grants. We help you assemble a realistic LKR funding plan combining tuition, grants, and living costs.

University of Salzburg (Paris Lodron)

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Value

Performance Grant + ~€726/term

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Duration

Master's (up to 2 yrs)

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Basis

Academic Performance

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Apply to a Salzburg Master's

You must apply to a Master's programme at the University of Salzburg for autumn 2026 entry. Sri Lankan applicants need a relevant Bachelor's degree; a first-class or strong upper-second profile is competitive.

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Academic Performance

Performance grants reward strong academic results. Some are confirmed after a successful first semester at Salzburg based on grades earned. Excellent prior results and a clear academic focus strengthen your case.

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Non-EU Tuition Status

Non-EU students (including Sri Lankan citizens) pay around €726 per semester at Austrian public universities. Grants and external OeAD funding can offset tuition and living costs. There is no residency requirement to enrol.

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Language of the Programme

Some Salzburg Master's are English-taught (IELTS 6.5+ / equivalent); many are German-taught (C1). Match your proficiency carefully — German-taught tracks genuinely require fluent German. English-medium Sri Lankan degree holders qualify for English-taught tracks via MOI waiver where accepted.

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Apply to the Master's programme

Submit your application to the University of Salzburg with transcripts (certified translation), degree certificate, motivation letter, references, and proof of language proficiency, via the international admissions route.

Apply for grants and OeAD funding

Apply for the university's performance grants and, where eligible, OeAD-administered grants for non-EU students. Each has its own form and deadline.

Selection

The university (and OeAD where relevant) assesses academic merit and awards grants. University performance grants are often confirmed after enrolment based on results.

Enrol and apply for an Austrian student visa

Accept your place, enrol, and apply for the Austrian student residence permit / visa via the embassy process, showing the required living-cost funds.

Why University of Salzburg?

The University of Salzburg is a respected public university in a UNESCO World Heritage city, with strengths in law, geoinformatics, environmental science, and digital media. Low public tuition plus performance grants make a Salzburg Master's an affordable, high-quality European postgraduate route for a Sri Lankan graduate.