Vienna Universities to Receive Nearly €8 Billion in Funding
The largest beneficiaries of the funding include the University of Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and TU Wien.
18% Increase in Master Exam Successes in 2024
In the training year from October 2023 to September 2024, 5,230 individuals, of which around 30 percent were women, successfully completed a master or qualification exam. This marks an 18 percent increase compared to the 4,430 successful exams in the previous year, making it the second-highest number in the last decade, as reported by Economic […]
Eight New Projects to Improve German Skills in Vienna’s Schools
Nearly half of Vienna’s primary school students lack sufficient German skills to follow lessons—this affects one in five children in elementary schools across the city.
Quarter of Bachelor’s Graduates in Austria Struggle to Find Jobs
In contrast, around 92% of graduates with a master’s degree find work within a year of finishing their studies.
Adult Reading Skills Decline Sharply in Austria
Around 29% of adults in Austria can only manage the simplest reading tasks, compared to 26% on average across OECD countries.
One in Five Teachers in Vienna Are Underqualified
This figure has doubled in just three years, with the proportion standing at one in ten teachers three years ago.
New Modernized Matura Exam with English, Sign Language, and AI
At schools where English is the language of instruction, students will be able to complete the Matura in English at a native level
Vienna Schools ‘Need 200 More Teachers’ as Shortages Continue
The interview follows last week’s large protest in Vienna, where thousands demonstrated against teacher shortages and overwork.
University of Vienna Rises to 110th in World Rankings
The University of Vienna has risen nine places from last year, placing it among the top 5% of universities worldwide.
Higher Education Extends Lifespan in Austria
In 2023, the average life expectancy for women in Austria was 84.2 years, while men had a life expectancy of 79.4 years.