Austria, largely mountainous landlocked country of south-central Europe. Together with Switzerland, it forms what has been characterized as the neutral core of Europe, notwithstanding Austria’s full membership since 1995 in the supranational European Union (EU).A great part of Austria’s prominence can be attributed to its geographic position. It is at the centre of European traffic between east and west along the great Danubian trade route and between north and south through the magnificent Alpine passes, thus embedding the country within a variety of political and economic systems. In the decades following the collapse in 1918 of Austria-Hungary, the multinational empire of which it had been the heart, this small country experienced more than a quarter century of social and economic turbulence and a Nazi dictatorship.
Climate -The wooded slopes of the Alps and the small portion of the plains of southeastern Europe are characterized by differing climatic zones. The prevailing wind is from the west, and, therefore, humidity is highest in the west, diminishing toward the east. The wetter western regions of Austria have an Atlantic climate with a yearly rainfall of about 40 inches (1,000 mm); the drier eastern regions, under the influence of the more continental type of climate, have less precipitation.
Area – 83,871 km2
Reason To Study In AUSTRIA
Public and private universities with globally recognised degrees and affordable tuition fees
Students get a chance to pursue very specialised programs with cutting-edge research activities
Many universities have adopted the American style of learning which is student-led and the programme can be tailored to suit the student.
A variety of scholarships are available through OeAD programmes, grants, institutional scholarships and university partnerships
Austria being part of the EU, participates in the ECTS or European Credit Transfer System that allows ease of transfer of credits across the EU
It has a low level of unemployment and a high income level, especially in the Greek Cypriot sector
It has a beautiful natural terrain with mountains, lakes and valleys as well as located in the heart of Europe for ease of travel
Scholarships are also available to international students
Austrians generally enjoy a very high standard of living and are ranked at the top among global cities on this index
Safe country and the locals are known to be very hospitable and friendly