List of universities in Austria

The system on higher education in Austria distinguishes between federal universities (Universitäten), private universities (Privatuniversitäten), and universities of applied science (Fachhochschulen). The three types are based on different laws. One of the main differences—but not the only one—is funding. Two institutions in Lower Austria have a special legal status. Since 2012, the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (AQ Austria) is responsible for the educational accreditation of universities.

List of universities in Austria:

Burgenland
Private university: University of applied sciences:
 * European Peace University in Stadtschlaining
 * University of Applied Sciences Burgenland in Eisenstadt and Pinkafeld

Carinthia
Federal university: University of applied science:
 * University of Klagenfurt
 * Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Spittal an der Drau, Klagenfurt, Villach, and Feldkirchen in Kärnten

Lower Austria
University for continuing education: Private universities: Universities of applied science: Not a university, but an institution with PhD programmes:
 * University for Continuing Education Krems in Krems
 * Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological University, Heiligenkreuz
 * Danube Private University in Krems
 * New Design University in Sankt Pölten
 * Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems
 * Bertha von Suttner Private University in Sankt Pölten
 * IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Krems
 * University of Applied Sciences in Wiener Neustadt
 * St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences in Sankt Pölten
 * Theresian Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt
 * Institute of Science and Technology Austria in Klosterneuburg

Salzburg
Federal universities: Private universities: University of applied sciences:
 * University of Salzburg
 * Mozarteum University Salzburg
 * Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg
 * Alma Mater Europaea in Salzburg and campuses in other countries
 * Private University Seeburg Castle in Seekirchen am Wallersee
 * Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Puch bei Hallein and in Kuchl

Styria
Federal universities: Universities of applied science: University college:
 * University of Graz
 * Graz University of Technology
 * Medical University of Graz
 * University of Leoben
 * University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
 * FH Joanneum in Graz
 * Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences in Graz
 * University College of Teacher Education Styria

Tyrol
Federal universities: Private university: Universities of applied science:
 * University of Innsbruck (Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck)
 * Medical University of Innsbruck
 * UMIT Tirol - Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology in Hall in Tirol
 * University of Applied Sciences in Kufstein
 * MCI Management Center Innsbruck
 * FH Gesundheit in Innsbruck

Upper Austria
Federal universities: Private universities: University of Applied Sciences
 * Johannes Kepler University Linz
 * University of Art and Design Linz
 * Catholic Private University Linz
 * Anton Bruckner Private University, Linz
 * University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Hagenberg im Mühlkreis, Linz, Steyr and Wels

Vienna
Federal universities: Private universities: Universities of Applied Sciences:
 * University of Vienna
 * TU Wien
 * Medical University of Vienna
 * Vienna University of Economics and Business ("Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration" prior to 2008)
 * Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
 * University of Applied Arts Vienna
 * University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
 * University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
 * University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
 * Jam Music Lab
 * Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna
 * Sigmund Freud Private University
 * Modul University Vienna
 * Webster Vienna Private University
 * Central European University
 * Fachhochschule des bfi Wien
 * University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien
 * FH Campus Wien
 * FHWien
 * Lauder Business School
 * Ferdinand Porsche Fern FH-Studiengänge

Vorarlberg
University of Applied Sciences:
 * Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences in Dornbirn