Scholarships and Financing
Opportunities for all - no matter the financial situation.
Education and training at Karl Landsteiner University should be open to anyone who is passionate and committed to improving people's health, regardless of their financial situation.
Who can receive support?
Anyone can receive support - because financial barriers should never stand in the way of education.
We provide information on government, university, and private funding opportunities - so that you can finance your studies in the best possible way and successfully complete your degree.
Government support
Government funding options at a glance.
Students enrolled at a private university are entitled to receive Familienbeihilfe (family allowance)
Further information can be found at www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at
Study-related expenses may be tax-deductible under certain conditions. For details on eligibility, deduction limits, and specific requirements, please refer to the website of the Österreichisches Bundesministerium für Finanzen
Students at private universities are entitled to the same study grants as those attending public universities in Austria. Every Austrian students can apply for public study grants.
For more information, please visit the website of the Austrian Study Grant Authority at www.stipendium.at
"grants.at" is Austria's largest online database for scholarships and research funding across all scientific fields. Funding opportunities for students, graduates, and researschers range from traditional scholarships to grants and science awards to national, European, and international research programs.
For more details, please visit www.grants.at
The DAAD Stipendiendatenbank (scholarship database) provides information about DAAD scholarship programs for international students and researchers, as well as offers from other selected funding organisations. Details can be found at https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/de/21148-stipendiendatenbank/
StipendiumPlus is an umbrella organisation for 13 different scholarship programs in Germany that are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to support particularly talented students and young researchers. Details can be found at https://www.stipendiumplus.de/startseite.
The Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG) regulates state support for the education of students in Germany. Details on BAföG can be found at www.bafög.de
Steuerliche Absetzbarkeit des Studiums (Tax deductability): Under certain conditions, study-related expenses may be tax-deductible. For more details, visit https://www.mein-studium-finanzen.de/steuererklaerung-student/studienkosten-absetzen/
Financing and Loans
You also have the option of financing your studies through a student loan. The best first step is to inquire with your local bank. Additionally, check with your federal state or regional authorities to find out whether funding opportunities for medical studies are available in your area.
The Kremser Bank offers medical students at KL a student loan with special terms. Further information and contact details can be found in the Produktblatt
Brain Capital offers KL students a flexible and fair financing option based on an Income Share Agreement (ISA) - also known as the Reverse Generation Contract.
The principle: study first, pay later based on income.
Students do not pay their tuition fees during their studies, but only after they start their careers - and only if they reach a certain minimum income. this means that studying remains accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background.
Further information can be found at https://karl-landsteiner.braincapital.de.
Scholarships for medical studies
There are a variety of scholarships available for medical students at KL, most notably the NÖ Landesstipendium Medizin (NÖ Medical Scholarship) offered by the State of Lower Austria.
Please refer to the respective websites for detailed eligibility criteria and obligations, or take advantage of one of our Beratungsangebote (counseling services), to learn more about the different options available.
The NÖ Landesstipendium Medizin (NÖ Medical Scholarship) provides financial support to students of human medicine at KL and offers career prospects in Lower Austria.
Further information can be found at https://www.noe-stipendien.at/stipendien/noe-landesstipendium-medizin/
KL Sozialstipendium (KL Social Scholarship)
The Sozialstipendien offered by the State of Lower Austria aim to enable as many prospective students as possible to access degree programs at KL who are unable or find it difficult to finance their tuition fees from their own resources.
IMPORTANT: The initial application for the KL Sozialstipendium (for Medicine and Psychology programs) can only be submitted until the end of the winter semester 2025/26. Students who have received a KL Sozialstipendium up to and including the winter semester 2025/26 can continue to receive it until the end of their studies, provides they meet the existing scholarship conditions.
The KL Sozialstipendien can be applied for by students who are registered with a primary or secondary residence in Lower Austria and are entitled to social benefits.
- Funding for medical students: up to 80% of semester tuition and fees
- Funding for psychology students: up to 25% of semester tuition and fees
For more information, please visit www.noe-stipendien.at.
Advisory Office for KL Scholarships
Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich m.b.H.
stipendien@gff-noe.at
NÖ Sonderprämie für Medizin (Special Bonus for Medicine)
The state of Lower Austria provides funding for graduates of human medicine at the Karl Landsteiner University who, after completing their studies, work as doctors in a hospital under the legal authority of the state of Lower Austria or in a private practice in Lower Austria.
IMPORTANT: Under the current conditions, only KL graduates who began their studies up to and including the winter semester 2024/25 are eligible to apply for the NÖ Sonderprämie Medizin.
For more information, please visit: www.noe-stipendien.at/stipendien/noe-sonderpraemie-medizin/
The Burgenländische Medizin-Stipendium (BMS) is a regular monthly financial support designed to help medical students successfully complete their studies. Eligible applicants are those with a primary or secondary residence in Burgenland who commit to completing their clinical practical year in Burgenland and to begin their training as a general practicioner or specialist in on of the five regional hospitals within six months after graduation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.burgenland.at/themen/gesundheit/medizinerinnen-und-medizinerfoerderungen/burgenlaendisches-medizin-stipendium-bms
The district of Kelheim in Lower Bavaria is committed to ensuring good medical care in its region and supporting the development of young medical professionals. Therefore, Kelheim awards up to five scholarships annually to medical students.
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Leistungsstipendium StudFG
Every year, Karl Landsteiner University awards Leistungsstipendien (merit-based scholarships) in acknowledgement of outstanding academic achievement, based on funding from the Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF).
The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) provides annual funding to all recognized higher education institutions (public universities, universities of applied sciences, private universities/private colleges, and teacher training colleges) for the award of merit-based and financial aid scholarships. The legal basis for this is the Study Grant Act (§§ 57ff StudFG).
On the basis of these funds, Karl Landsteiner University awards Leistungsstipendien (merit-based scholarships) each year in acknowledgement of outstanding academic achievement. The scholarships range from €750 to €1,500 and are paid as a one-off payment. The Leistungsstipendium must be reapplied for each year in accordance with the StudGF.
The scholarship is awarded retrospectively for exams/courses already completed and can be applied for independently of other scholarships.
All further details on the requirements, application process, and application deadline for the Leistungsstipendium StudFG are provided on the internal teaching and learning platform Open Campus (OC) of Karl Landsteiner University. This is accessible to all regular students.
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FAQ
You can combine several types of financial aid, provided that they are not mutually exclusive.
The Brain Capital financial model, for example, can be combined with other scholarships, such as student grants or Familienbeihilfe (family allowance).
Important: Some funding programs require exclusivity - always check the specific conditions carefully!
Deadlines vary.
Please pay attention to the different deadlines for the various scholarship offers.
Applications for the Brain Capital financing model can be submitted at any time, but it is best to apply before you start your studies.
Deadlines for government funding vary depending on the program. For example, the deadline for study grants is usually in November for the winter semester.
Yes, under certain conditions, including:
- Insufficient academic progress, missing ECTS credits, poor performance
- Breach of contract: for example, not working as a physician in Lower Austria after graduation in caase of the NÖ Landesstipendium Medizin
- Exceeding the additional income limit: relevant for government grants
- Failure to submit follow-up applications on time or missing documents
Typical documents include:
- Valid photo ID (driver's license or passport)
- Registration confirmation (proof of residence)
- Proof of admission process (e.g. acceptance letter, ranking list)
- Income statement of parents/partner
- Confirmation of Familienbeihilfe (family allowance) for siblings
For follow-up applications, usually:
- Proof of academic achievements (ECTS and grades)
- Enrollment confirmation for the new semester (Confirmation of continuation)
Niederösterreichische Landesstipendium Medizin (NÖ Medical Scholarship) | Application Steps
- Fill out the online application on the official website
- Upload the required documents
- Observe the deadlines
Brain Capital | Application Steps
- Non-binding application by email
- Include your CV, admission letter, and transcripts
- Personal interview after reviewing your documents
- Signing of contract and start of stuies upon successful approval
Government Funding | Application Steps
- For study grants, submit the application via the study grants authority portal
- For Familienbeihilfe (family allowance)submit the application to the responsible tax office
Scholarship Platforms
