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.
Vienna City Council Approves New Education Center
The center, operated by a consortium led by Impact Hub Education, aims to provide a collaborative space for educational professionals to share, develop, and implement innovative teaching methods.
Vienna Launches New Education Centre to Help Refugee Integration
The initiative offers educational and counselling services, with over 1,000 spots to support job market integration.
Schoolchildren in Storm-Hit Areas Excused from School
This also applies to pupils unable to attend due to road closures or unsafe routes caused by storm damage.