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In Austria, higher education is provided by 22 Public Universities, 21 Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen, FH, introduced in 1994), 13 Private Universities (introduced in 2000) and 17 University Colleges of Teacher Education (Pädagogische Hochschulen, introduced in 2007).
As a whole, these institutions offer over 150 specializations, 30 of which are specific to teaching in a variety of aspects. In the context of the European harmonization of higher education, Austria gradually adopted the LMD (License Master Doctorate) and credit transfer (ECTS) programs. There is also the Fachhochschule (FH), which comprises of shorter and more specialized courses; currently, there are about 10% of the students involved in this program.
The basic university degree is called the Magister, and it ranges from 8-12 semesters in total. The curriculum in those semesters is divided into two cycles: the first for the acquisition of basic skills, and the second for a focus on the specialization.
Useful Sources for Studying in Austria:
ÖAD, Austrian Academic Exchange Service: https://oead.at/en/
Austrian Ministry of Education: https://www.bmb.gv.at/enfr/index.html
Scholarships for Studying in Austria: The following are organizations that pertain to scholarship information:
- The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
- The Gilman program
- CESRI
- The American Institute for Foreign Study
- AIFS Scholarships
- The Gilman Scholarship
Academic Institutions per Palmes of Excellence League in Austria 6 schools
Schools with 5 Palmes
1
Schools with 4 Palmes
1
Schools with 3 Palmes
2
Schools with 2 Palmes
2
Schools with 1 Palme
0
Business Schools Ranking in Austria
|
5 Palmes Of Excellence UNIVERSAL Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 579 ‰ |
|
4 Palmes Of Excellence TOP Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Vienna - Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics |
1 | 505 ‰ |
|
3 Palmes Of Excellence EXCELLENT Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
University of Innsbruck - Faculty of Business and Management |
1 | 305 ‰ |
| 2 | 221 ‰ |
|
2 Palmes Of Excellence GOOD Business School |
Rank Position in
Palmes’ League |
Deans’ Recommendation
rate 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Danube University Krems - Department of Management and Economics |
1 | 95 ‰ |
| 2 | 53 ‰ |
The Eduniversal Selected Schools list aims to highlight institutions by country are not yet eligible for a Palmes of Excellence League entry but are on a positive path toward achieving it.
The schools on the Eduniversal Selected list have been recognized by Eduniversal for their innovative projects, disruptive energy, and growing potential.
The schools on the Eduniversal Selected list have been recognized by Eduniversal for their innovative projects, disruptive energy, and growing potential.
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
CUAS - Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
FH Joanneum in Graz
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Lauder Business School
MODUL University Vienna
University of Graz
Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences - School of Management
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Webster University Vienna