Studying in Austria vs. Uae
Austria and Uae are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €983 in Austria and €1,350 in Uae.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Austria
Cheaper monthly living
Austria
Lower visa proof of funds
Austria
Side-by-side comparison
Austria
Uae
Currency
EUR (€)
AED (AED)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,453
AED55,000
≈ €13,750 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
AED95,000
≈ €23,750 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€983 / mo
AED5,400 / mo
≈ €1,350 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,693
Proof of funds (annual)
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Cities tracked
Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.