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.
WKÖ Warns of Vocational Training Funding Shortfall
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce warns of a funding gap in vocational training, urging the government to remove the cap on support to avoid cuts and additional costs for the state.