Your guiding star for studying in Austria.
Find the right program, navigate the visa with confidence, and settle into your new city — guided by lived experience.
See only the programs you qualify for
Tell us your German and English levels and we'll filter out the programs you can't get into yet. No surprises.
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Browse allWhy Lodestar
Studying abroad is high-stakes and full of confusing, contradictory information. Lodestar was built by someone who has guided students to Austria for five years — and runs a YouTube channel doing exactly that.
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Program details are reviewed, not just scraped — with deadlines refreshed each cycle.
English-first
Built for international students. Match programs to your real German and English levels.
Lived experience
Five years guiding students to Austria, distilled into tools and honest guidance.
Guides to navigate it all
From choosing a program to your first weeks in Austria.
Before you applyHow to choose the right program in Austria
Narrow thousands of options down to a shortlist that actually fits your goals, budget, and language level.
AdmissionApplying to Austrian universities
How admission works, when deadlines fall, and what to expect after you hit submit.
Visa & residence permitThe student residence permit, step by step
A complete, up-to-date walkthrough of the Austrian "Residence Permit – Student" for non-EU students — who needs it, the exact documents, the money, and the timeline.
Get new programs & deadline reminders
One useful email when new English-taught programs open and deadlines approach. No spam.