Ebendorferstraße 7
1010 Vienna
T +43 1 534 08 - 0
F +43 1 534 08 - 999
E info@oead.at
The Austrian Education system
A detailed graphic overview of the Austrian education system can be found here for download (pdf).
Eurypedia
European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems
Admission
The admission requirements, dates and deadlines differ very much between the universities of applied sciences. Therefore enquire in time at the Fachhochschule of your choice university of applied sciences of your choice.
For admission to a Fachhochschule degree programme you need, depending on the degree course:
- general university entrance qualification: This has to be proved by an Austrian school leaving certificate / graduation certificate or by passing a university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung). A foreign school leaving certificate must be given equivalent recognition so that you can study in Austria. With several countries Austria has concluded agreements of equivalence of school leaving certificates.
OR
- relevant professional qualification
Some Fachhochschule degree programmes also require proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language. Moreover, all applicants have to undergo an entrance procedure. This differs from one degree programme to the other. Usually you have to submit written documents, pass written or oral tests and an interview.
Further information
Federal Ministry of Science and Research
Fachhochschule Council
FH Platform
Print this page