Tuition

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The tuition fees at VMI represent a balanced price/performance ratio, can be financed by study grants and scholarships if necessary, do not increase during the entire duration of studies, and are the same for all students, regardless of their country of origin, so that usually only the payment modalities differ from each other.

 

Students with Austrian citizenship

Tuition fees can be paid in the form of monthly, semester, or annual tuition fees.

 

Students with EU citizenship

Tuition fees can be paid in the form of semester or annual tuition fees.

 

Students with third-country nationality (Non-EU countries)

Tuition fees must be paid in the form of annual tuition fees

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Enrollment fee

A one-off fee of € 160 is payable on first enrolment/matriculation. 

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Tuition fees for new enrolments from the summer semester of 2025

• Pre-study:                                  € 290 per month or € 1700 per semester or € 3300 per year

• Main studies:                            € 490 per month or € 2900 per semester or € 5700 per year

• Combined studies*:                 € 590 per month or € 3500 per semester or € 6900 per year

• Main and second degree**:    € 690 per month or € 4100 per semester or € 8100 per year​

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​* Combined studies = 2 study programs in the same subject area (e.g. Music Performance and Teaching Qualification specializing in vocals, guitar, piano, etc.)

** Main and second degree = 2 degree programs in different subject areas (e.g. Music Production and Music Business etc.)

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Study grants and scholarships

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Students have the possibility, in accordance with the respective legal provisions, to apply to the relevant authorities (e.g. Stipendienstelle) for state study support or scholarships.

There are various options for students for study grants, scholarships and reductions, which may differ depending on the nationality. Applications for scholarships, for example, can be submitted to the Austrian scholarship office, the German BAföG or the responsible offices in the respective home countries.

Semesters abroad at international partner colleges and universities or internships abroad at international companies and organizations that take place in the course of Erasmus+ are also financially supported by grants from the European Commission. In addition, there are other financial support options for students, such as receiving family allowance, subsidies from AMS or WAFF, as well as discounts for public transportation or various cultural institutions.