Required Language Proficiency

• Germany: Often requires B2 level German or IELTS 6.5 / equivalent TOEFL.
• Austria: Admission possible with A2 level German and IELTS 6.5 / equivalent TOEFL.
• Italy: Usually requires B2 level Italian or IELTS 6 / equivalent TOEFL.
• USA: For English-taught programs, IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 or higher TOEFL scores are needed.

Age Limit

• Germany: For master's degrees up to 39 years old; educational gaps must be justified (with work certificates or relevant courses).
• Austria: Up to 45 years for bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Italy: Preferably under 35 years old.
• USA: No specific age limit, but varies by study program.

University Tuition Fees

• Germany: Public universities charge between €150 and €350 per semester.
• Austria: Public universities charge between €700 and €1500 annually.
• Italy: Scholarships are available and many universities have very low or no tuition fees; EzyWay assists in obtaining scholarships.
• USA: Very high; tuition ranges from $15,000 to $50,000 per year, but strong resumes may qualify for scholarships.

Family Accompaniment Possibility

• Germany: If married before visa issuance, you can apply for a family reunion visa; process usually takes 6–12 months. If married after arrival, you must wait at least 2 years to apply. Simultaneous dependent visas are uncommon and require planning.
• Austria: Simultaneous family accompaniment is possible.
• Italy: Difficult and may take 6–12 months.
• USA: Simultaneous accompaniment is possible.

Scholarships

• Germany: Almost zero chance for bachelor's and master's scholarships.
• Austria: Similar to Germany, scholarships are limited.
• Italy: Around €8000 annual regional scholarships are available.
• USA: Substantial scholarships available for very strong resumes.

Living Costs

• Germany: Monthly living expenses range from €850 to €1200.
• Austria: Slightly higher than Germany, about €900 to €1300 monthly.
• Italy: Lower costs, around €700 to €1000 monthly depending on the city.
• USA: Highly variable but generally higher than Europe, about $1400 to $2000 monthly.

Germany

• For direct admission to bachelor's and master's programs, the student must show about €11,904 for one year. For conditional admissions, this is about €12,324, and for preparatory college about €13,095.

Austria

Financial proof varies depending on the applicant's age and family status:

• Single under 24: About €704 per month (€8,448 annually).
• Single over 24: About €1,274 per month (€15,288 annually).
• Married: About €2,010 per month (€24,120 annually).

In addition, language class fees for two terms (€3,600) should be added since admission is usually issued with an A2 certificate and students must complete B1 and B2 courses. For each accompanying child, about €197 per month should be considered. Total financial proof including language costs: about €12,100 for single under 24, €18,900 for single over 24, and €27,720 for married applicants.

Italy

• About €7,000 for one academic year is sufficient to cover living and study costs.

USA

• Financial proof requirements vary depending on the university and location, but typically range from $15,000 to $30,000 for one year, covering tuition and living expenses.