Scholarships and Funding

State Student Financial Aid | Scholarship Office
Students at the Sigmund Freud Private University are treated equally to students at state universities with regard to scholarships. Further information can be found at:

>> Studienförderung allgemein
>> Selbsterhalterstipendium
>> Stipendienstellen
>> Leistungsnachweis/Erfolg

Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Funding
Austria’s largest online database for scholarships and research funding for all scientific fields. Funding opportunities for students, graduates, and researchers range from traditional scholarships, grants, and awards to comprehensive national, European, and international research funding programs.
https://grants.at

“Course Funding in Austria” Database | erwachsenenbildung.at
The “Course Funding in Austria” database on the website erwachsenenbildung.at helps you find financial support for your personal training and continuing education projects – for school, apprenticeship, university, or career. erwachsenenbildung.at is published by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) in cooperation with the Federal Institute for Adult Education (bifeb).
https://erwachsenenbildung.at/bildungsinfo/kursfoerderung/

Education Funding Database | Austrian Federal Economic Chambers
On this page, you will find information on funding opportunities related to education and training. You can select funding opportunities by target group or federal state, access them via an alphabetical list, or search by title using the search function.
https://bildungsfoerderung.bic.at/

ÖAW | Austrian Academy of Sciences
Scholarships and awards from the Austrian Academy of Sciences:
https://stipendien.oeaw.ac.at/stipendien/

Scholarships and Grants from the State of Lower Austria
The State of Lower Austria offers numerous grants for students, including for study abroad, final theses related to Lower Austria, merit scholarships, and various foundations.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.noe.gv.at/noe/Stipendien-Beihilfen/Stipendien_Beihilfen.html

Scholarship for students from Lower Austria
https://www.topstipendien.at/home/

Tax Deductibility
If the course of study represents continuing education or retraining, the tuition fees can be claimed under the Income Tax Act. The entire tuition fee is then tax-deductible. Detailed information can be found at:
Bundesministerium für Finanzen

Financing your studies with bank loans
Educational loans can also be taken out from banks to finance tuition fees, living expenses, etc.