PREPARATION OF THE FINAL WORK/THESIS

The abroad grant serves to prepare the final diploma, bachelor, master work/thesis or dissertation (PhD) abroad . The abroad grant does not entitle the holder to a stay at a university in the host country.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Due to budgetary constraints, applications are currently not being accepted.
The next application process is expected to take place in March or April 2026.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Project description (max. 2 A4 pages, 12pt, 1.5 line spacing)
• Letter of recommendation from the thesis supervisor
• Curriculum vitae
• Study sheet
• Current registration certificate

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The abroad grant  is a subsidy for increased living costs abroad and not a full scholarship. Funding can be granted within the limits of the budget.  

DURATION OF STAY

From a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 5 months (subject to budgetary availability).

EXTENSION

Contact us  as soon as possible before the end of your stay (depending on budgetary availability).
This extension must be well justified in a letter of recommendation from the final supervisor!

If further stays abroad are required for the same final project, a new application (with all required enclosures) and a further recommendation from the same supervisor must be submitted in good time.

WAIVER OF TUITION FEES

For stays abroad during the lecture and examination period, an application for a waiver of tuition fees can be submitted for a minimum stay of 2 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Regular student of the University of Arts Linz
• The mobility can only be carried out in a country that is not the country of residence during the studies (submission of a current registration form)
• It is also not possible to apply for an international scholarship for Austria if you are only studying here.
• Mobility to the country of origin has the lowest priority.

STUDENTS WITH FEWER OPPORTUNITIES

Monthly top -up of EUR 250.00 for the following target groups:

• Persons with a disability or health problems (in the case of health problems only if this results in increased financial expenditure during the stay abroad compared to the stay in the sending country)
• Students with child(ren) who are taking their child(ren) with them on their stay abroad.

TRAVEL SUPPORT

• The entitlement applies when participating in this programm.
• If you use sustainable means of transport, you will receive a higher travel support.
• The entitlement lapses if travel support is received from other sources of funding (double funding).
• Further information can be found here.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

The award of the scholarship abroad does not automatically include insurance cover.
Students are obliged to take care of their own insurance coverage.

VISA

Students are responsible for obtaining the necessary entry documents for the host country. Further information can be found here.

COMPLETION OF THE MOBILITY

update October, 2025