12,400 Applicants Compete for 1,900 Medical University Places
12,400 applicants vie for 1,900 Austrian medical school spots—prep courses offer no edge, say universities.
Austrian Universities Want Stricter Rules for Foreign Student Admissions
Austrian universities want stricter German skills and full documents before admissions for non-EU applicants.
Austria to Inspect 1,300 Companies in 2025
Austria targets wage dumping with 1,300 inspections in 2025; working hours reporting to be mandatory from 2026.
QS 2026: Austrian Universities Weaken on Employer Reputation
Most Austrian universities fall in QS 2026 rankings—Vienna at 152, TU Wien at 197—driven by weaker employer reputation and fewer citations.
Experts: Ditch German Tests, Embrace Whole-Class Language Support
Experts warn German tests and pull-out groups harm learners; they call for integrated, positive instruction and more specialist teachers.
Only 62% of Ukraine Support Funds Used; Salzburg Under 20%
States drew just 62 % of 383 temporary teaching posts for Ukrainian arrivals; FPÖ criticizes misleading calls for support.
National Resources Forum: 14 Sessions on Longevity and Resource Efficiency
Over 500 participants attended the 6th National Resources Forum in Salzburg.
Vienna Plans Closed Facilities for Youth Offenders
Facing a sharp rise in youth crime, Vienna officials propose a five-point plan including potential closed institutions for young repeat offenders.
Austria Boosts Education Budget to €12.5 Billion
Austria’s education budget rises to €12.5 billion by 2026, with new investments in language support and teacher hiring.
Nationwide Mobile Phone Ban in Schools Starting May 1
Austria will implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools for grades 1-8 starting May 1, 2025.
