Austria

The public universities in Austria for Masters offer high-quality, low-cost master's degrees with numerous English-taught programs. The top public universities in Austria for Masters for international students are - 

1. University of Vienna
2. TU Wien
3. Graz University of Technology
4. University of Innsbruck
5. Johannes Kepler University Linz 

Yes; getting a PR after studying in Austria is possible. Thi requires at least 5 years of continuous legal stay on a work permit in Austria. The recent graduates can transition from a student permit to a Red-White-Red (RWR) Card by securing a relevant job and later apply for the Long-Term Resident EU permit. 

There are about 23 public universities in Austria. These universities form the core of country's higher education system. These universities run autonomously, are publicly funded and offer a wide range of academic degrees like bachelor's, master's and PhDs.

For English taught courses, IELTS/TOEFL/PTE exams maybe required from Indian students who are not the native English speakers. However, for courses taught in German language - these exams may not be a requirement.  

the cheapest universities to study in Austria are its public universities. These universities are state-funded and pose just the administrative fees from international students. These public universities of Austria include the University of Vienna, University of Innsbruck, TU Graz, etc.

Yes, Austria is a good country to settle abroad. It provides high quality education with rich lifestyle. Austrian citizens also get to travel within Schengen and EU countries without restrictions. Indians can work without restrictions on Austrian citizenship. 

Yes, public universities in Austria are almost free for international students. However, students will still be required to pay for an administrative fee per semester, a student union fee and health insurance charges.

The visa rejection rate of Austria is around 15%. This is very low when compared to other major countries. 

The Austrian student visa is very quick. The processing time is just 3 to 8 weeks. If you fulfill all document requirements, it is easy to get an Austrian student visa.