Once you have secured a job offer, the application for the Portugal work visa is divided into three parts: 1. Your employer applies for the Work Permit. They must do this after they have offered the job to you but before you travel to Portugal. 2. You apply for a Work Visa at the Portuguese Embassy. Once you have a Work Permit, you must apply for a work visa at the Portugal Embassy, which you will use to enter the country. 3. You apply for a Portugal Residence Permit. Once you have arrived in Portugal, you must apply for your Residence Permit for Work at the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). This is what allows you to live in Portugal long-term.

For most Austrian universities, you can simply apply online by submitting the application form along with all requested application documents.
However, it is always recommended that you check with your chosen university. As in some cases, you will also have to send documents by post. The application process can be lengthy, in some cases taking up to six months; so you’re encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow time for your application to be processed. Austrians are strict about administrative procedures – deadlines are non-negotiable and you should make sure you’ve supplied the correct documents.

The language of instruction is usually German. Many institutions, however, also offer courses in other languages.
In the last decades, the Austrian universities system has introduced the European three­ tier system of degrees according to the Bologna Process. Besides, the old two­ tier system still exists in some subject areas and universities (for example medicine).

A place to study has to be available at the university for the desired course of studies.
The applicant must have an A-level or high school diploma, that can considered equivalent to an Austrian Matura examination certification (either regulated by an agreement or in individual cases decided by the vice chancellor, possibly with certain requirements) or furnish proof of completion of a three year (minimum) study at another certified post secondary educational institution. The certification must sufficient for acceptance to the desired course of study at a university in the country in which it acquired. Any study related requirements (e.g. entrance examination); must be fulfilled in the country in which the A-level or high school diploma was issued.