Universities in Austria

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 73 Universities in Austria

The Republic of Austria is divided into 9 states (German: Länder). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in Vienna, the national capital and state situated in the northeastern part of the country. Vienna is the most densely populated state and city in Austria and the smallest in terms of area. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all states with at least one Austrian higher education institution that fulfill the uniRank selection criteria.

Burgenland (2)  
Carinthia (4)  
Lower Austria (11)  
Salzburg (6)  
Styria (9)  
Tyrol (8)  
Upper Austria (8)  
Vienna (23)  
Vorarlberg (2)  

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The Higher Education System in Austria

The Austrian higher education system is under the responsibility of the federal government and regulated by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung) in coordination with local authorities.

Types of higher education institutions in Austria

There are three main types of higher education institutions in Austria:

1. Universities: Universitäten are academic institutions that offer scientific education and research at all levels, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
2. Universities of Applied Sciences: Fachhochschulen focus on professional education and offer bachelor's and master's programs in specific fields, but not doctoral degrees.
3. University Colleges of Teacher Education: Pädagogische Hochschulen are specialized institutions that train teachers in cooperation with universities.

Access to higher education in Austria

Access to higher education in Austria is granted after completion of secondary education. Students must pass the final examination, known as the Reifeprüfung, which qualifies them for university entry. Vocational pathways may also lead to higher education in some cases.

Languages of instruction in Austria

The primary language of instruction in Austrian higher education is German, although some programs, particularly at the postgraduate level, may be offered in English.

Stages of higher education in Austria

1. First stage: The Bachelor's degree typically lasts 3 to 4 years, depending on the field of study.
2. Second stage: The Master's degree usually takes 1 to 2 years and follows the completion of a Bachelor's degree.
3. Third stage: Doctoral programs typically last 3 to 4 years and lead to a Ph.D. degree.

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