Studienbeihilfenbehörde (Grants Authority)
Official body for student grants — application deadlines, requirements and online application.
FinanzenOpen
Student Support
Student Support Hub.
Trusted resources for studying, funding, housing and life in Austria. MÖH links to specialised institutions rather than replicating details.
Note
MÖH offers orientation and community, but does not replace legal, psychological, social or official advice. Please check the linked sites directly with the responsible institutions.
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Financial hardship
When money is tight or you're looking for support during your studies.
FinanceHardship fundGrants
To financial support Mental strain
When exam stress, loneliness, overwhelm or personal crises get too much.
Mental HealthCounsellingconfidential
To mental health Housing, lease or deposit
When you have questions about tenancy law, deposits, flatshares or student housing.
HousingTenancyDeposit
To housing & tenancy Residency or visa
When you study internationally and need info on residence, entry or authorities.
InternationalResidencyOeAD
To international students Experienced discrimination
When you've experienced racism, discrimination or disadvantage and want to know where to turn.
Anti-discriminationRacismCounselling
To discrimination & support Connection & community
When you're new, want to meet people or get involved with MÖH.
CommunityEventsMÖH
To the MÖH community Financial support
Studying can be financially challenging. For grants, hardship funds and subsidies, official bodies and the ÖH are the better contact, since requirements, deadlines and amounts change regularly.
Stipendium.at
Central platform of the Austrian grants authority with information on grants, self-funded scholarship and more.
FinanzenOpen
ÖH Hardship Fund (Sozialfonds)
Support from the Austrian Students' Union for students in financial hardship.
FinanzenOpen
ÖH Funding Overview
Overview of various ÖH support offerings for students in difficult situations.
FinanzenOpen
Chamber of Labour: Grants for students
Overview of possible grants and subsidies for students.
FinanzenOpen
Note
Always check directly with the responsible body which requirements currently apply.
Mental health & psychological support
Studies, exams, performance pressure, loneliness or personal strain can be a lot. You don't have to face it alone. There are confidential, professional support services for students.
Psychological Student Counselling
Official counselling for students and prospective students in Austria. Support for stress, crises, choosing a study, exam anxiety and personal topics.
Mental HealthOpen
ÖH Helpline
Psychosocial support service of the ÖH for students.
Mental HealthOpen
Important
In case of acute danger or if you feel you or others are at immediate risk, please contact the emergency services or an acute crisis centre. This page is not an emergency service.
Housing & tenancy questions
Whether it's a lease, deposit, flatshare, student housing or termination — housing questions can quickly get complicated. For legal and concrete advice, use specialised counselling services.
ÖH Tenancy Counselling
Free ÖH counselling on lease, deposit, flatshare, student housing and termination.
WohnenOpen
ÖH Housing
ÖH overview on housing, tenancy questions and student dorms.
WohnenOpen
Note
Local advice differs per university. Ask your ÖH student union (e.g. JKU, Uni Wien, Uni Graz) about regional tenancy counselling.
International students, residency & arriving
For international students, residency, entry, admission, German skills and tuition fees are often central questions. We link to official bodies because requirements and procedures need to stay up to date.
OeAD: Entry & Residency
Official information on entry and residency for students and researchers in Austria.
InternationalOpen
OeAD: Residence permit – Student
Information on the residence title for third-country nationals admitted to study at an Austrian university.
InternationalOpen
Study in Austria
Official platform offering orientation for international students in Austria.
InternationalOpen
ÖH counselling for international students
Free ÖH counselling on residence titles, visa, admission, German skills, tuition fees and more.
InternationalOpen
Discrimination, racism & anti-discrimination
If you've experienced discrimination, racism or disadvantage, it's important not to stay alone. MÖH can be a first community contact, but specialised counselling can support you professionally.
Equal Treatment Ombud
State institution offering free counselling and support on discrimination and sexual harassment.
DiskriminierungOpen
Discrimination – What can I do?
Overview of the Equal Treatment Ombud on support, rights and possible steps.
DiskriminierungOpen
ZARA – Civil Courage & Anti-Racism
Free counselling for those affected by and witnesses of racism, including online hate.
DiskriminierungOpen
What you can document
- Date and time
- Location or platform
- people involved
- exact sequence or wording
- screenshots, emails or messages
- possible witnesses
- how the situation affected you
If you're unsure, you can also reach out to MÖH confidentially. We'll help you find the right contact.
Studies, ÖH & university counselling
For many study-related questions, the ÖH or your local student union is the right first stop. They offer advice on study law, social topics, getting started and local services.
ÖH Counselling
Overview of counselling offers from the Austrian Students' Union.
StudiumOpen
ÖH Counselling Centres
Overview of counselling centres and support services for students.
StudiumOpen
ÖH Studying with a child
Information and brochures for student parents — childcare, financial aid and study organisation.
StudiumOpen
Local ÖH services
Many universities have their own counselling — for example at JKU, Uni Wien, TU Wien, WU, Uni Graz or universities of applied sciences. Check your university's ÖH page for local consultation hours.
Muslim Student Life
MÖH complements official counselling with community, lived experience and Muslim perspectives in everyday student life.
Prayer rooms & rooms of silence
A future area for information on prayer rooms, rooms of silence and campus offerings. Information should ideally come directly from universities or link to them.
Suggest a roomRamadan on campus
Tips, iftar calendar and community events around Ramadan during studies. Current dates stay in the MÖH calendar.
See iftar datesÇay Talks
Open conversation circles over tea about studies, identity, belonging, the future and society.
Find Çay TalksCommunity & arriving
For anyone new to a city, looking for connection or wanting to network with other Muslim students.
See MÖH eventsWhat MÖH can do for you
MÖH is not an authority or a professional counselling service. But MÖH can help you not stay alone, find first orientation and connect with people who know similar experiences.
Orientation
We help you find the right contact when you don't know where to start.
Community
We create spaces where you can meet other students and exchange experiences.
Co-creation
You can bring in your own ideas — from Çay Talks and iftars to support formats for students.
Not sure which service fits?
Write us briefly what it's about. We can't replace professional advice, but we're happy to help with orientation.