Tuition fee deposit
Applicants from states other than EU and EEA member states and Switzerland are required to pay an tuition fee deposit of EUR 50 with their online application. Applications can only be processed after receipt of this deposit.
The tuition fee deposit will be deducted from the tuition fees when the applicant is accepted for enrollment at the MCI. Should the application be rejected, the tuition fee deposit will be refunded on request (less bank charges and exchange rate differences) as long as the application for a refund is received by 31 October of the year of application. Should the applicant be accepted for enrollment at the MCI but decline or fail to take up the place awarded, the tuition fee deposit will not be refunded.
Tuition fees
1. Students from EU & EEA countries
For the nationals of the following countries, tuition fees are currently EUR 363,- per semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) EUR 19.20 :
· EU citizens
· EEA citizens including Swiss citizens
· Nationals of third countries who are covered by Section 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (BGBl II no. 340/2013 as amended) pursuant to Article 2 of the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Studies Act.
2. Students from third countries
For nationals of third countries who are not in any of the above groups, tuition fees are currently charged as follows:
· For Bachelor programs: EUR 5,000 per semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH)
· For Master programs: EUR 7,000 per semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH)
The nationality documents submitted will be scrutinized in the course of the admissions procedure.
Cost of Living
Average monthly cost of living in Innsbruck:
- Accommodation/Housing (including utilities): EUR 400
- Food: EUR 300
- Course materials, personal expenses, books, culture, recreation: EUR 350
- Personal expenses: EUR 300, e.g. for recreation and travelling
- Miscellaneous
In total, the average monthly cost of living for students is approximately EUR 1,300. This sum is a rough estimate only and may vary depending on a student's lifestyle.
Accommodation
MCI offers students an excellent infrastructure including attractive lecture rooms, computer labs, space for group work and state-of-the-art research facilities as well as conveniently situated student dormitories, convenient car parks and excellent public transportation facilities.
As a well-established university town Innsbruck offers plenty of housing possibilities for students.
Accommodation through OeAD
Many international students book a room in a student dormitory via OeAD, the Austrian Agency for International Mobility and Cooperation in Education, Science, and Research. For this service OeAD's local housing office Innsbruck charges a service fee of EUR 18 per month of stay. Student dorms may charge a small administrative fee as well. Both the service and administrative fees will be deducted from your deposit. In addition, there may be bank transfer fees when you transfer the mandatory deposit to OeAD's bank account.
Student dorms fill up fast, especially in the fall semester and single rooms are highly coveted. We recommend that students apply very early.
Usually, rooms in student dorms are available for either a full semester (September 01 or October 01 to February 28 / March 01 to June 30) or a full academic year (September 01 or October 01 to June 30).
Single rooms cost approximately EUR 360, double rooms approximately EUR 270 per person and per month. Room reservations are only valid after the payment of a deposit (currently EUR 950).
Accommodation at ISH
MCI offers a limited number of single rooms (ten to twenty per semester) in "Internationales Studentenhaus (ISH)", a well-equipped student dormitory located within walking distance of the historic center of Innsbruck and MCI’s central campus (approx. 20 minutes).
Facts about ISH
1. Location: Rechengasse 7, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
2. Equipment and furniture in rooms: Rooms are single rooms and fully furnished. This includes a small kitchenette, a bathroom, Internet access and a phone (phone rates not included in rent, extra charges).
3. Recreational facilities: Table tennis, sports room, TV room, music room, billard, terrace, computer room, newspapers.
The rental fee for the semester period is approx. EUR 2,220 (EUR 370/month) and the rental fee for the entire year is EUR 4,440 (EUR 370/month) excluding a deposit of EUR 800.
Dormitories and Student Residences
Innsbruck boasts a large number of student dormitories. For more information, please refer to our brochure:
Private accommodation
Living in a shared apartment with Austrian students is a great way to improve one’s German language skills and make new friends. You can find offers for shared and studio apartments on the “Wohnungsboerse” of the Austian Student Union.
