What health insurance options do international students have in Austria?

Continuous health insurance is mandatory for the entire duration of your studies. The official source describes three main routes: co-insurance through your parents if you are under 27, the subsidised student self-insurance (around EUR 73.48 per month in 2025, subject to an income limit), and voluntary self-insurance.

The student self-insurance rate applies only if your income stays under the threshold (the source notes a figure of EUR 10,000 per year for that purpose), so a higher-earning part-time job could affect which option you qualify for. Choose your insurance early because proof of coverage is needed for the permit, and a lapse in coverage can put your status at risk.