Financial Support and Services
It is important to the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna to appeal to students with diverse backgrounds, different experiences, and life journeys, and to be able to provide support for individual situations to the greatest possible extent. On this page you will find compiled information for students with specific needs.
Barrier-free study
Students with health-related limitations will find information on the following Internet pages:
Austrian Student Ombuds Office
Federal Ministry of Social Affairs
Waiver of study fees
Regular students are entitled to apply for a waiver of study fees, if they have a disability with a minimum degree of 50%. As a proof a Disabled Persons Pass (Behindertenpass) issued by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs is necessary. Please apply for the waiver at the Registrar's Office. The students' union (ÖH) fee has to be paid regardless.
The application form is available at our homepage under point 3 "Waiver". Please note the deadlines!
Further information on support
Increased Federal Aid for Students
Personal assistance (at the work place)
For grants for international mobility, please contact our International Office.
Uniability – Association of people at Austrian universities charged with representation and support of students and employees with disabilities, aiming to improve studying and working conditions. (in German only)
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna representative Christina Fasching is available to help at the Student Welcome Center.