{"id":10126,"date":"2022-12-01T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.stuwo.at\/where-to-study-helpful-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T21:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:07:57","slug":"what-to-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/what-to-study\/","title":{"rendered":"What to study: Tips for finding the right degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-9ee6daaf882f31bf75966532cda9493c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container 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el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What to study: Tips for finding the right degree <\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Kerstin Lakits, Dec 01, 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In total, there are about 3,600 study programmes in Austria. This high number of options can make finding the right university programme quite difficult. And immediately after graduating from high school, this decision feels even bigger and more important because who knows what the future holds?! Therefore, we will help you answer the question \u201cWhat should I study?\u201d with the following 10 tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyui7wsv-a06489061c82e0980256407136f490eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#10 tips to find the right study programme\">10 tips to find the right study programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Where to study?\">Where to study?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#More tips\">More tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div id='after_grid_row_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-10126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-9ee6daaf882f31bf75966532cda9493c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_end\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-10126'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"10 tips to find the right study programme\">10 tips to find the right study programme<\/h2>\n<p>After high school, you have to make a big decision because you need to find the right study programme. While some have always known what they want to be when they\u2019re grown up, others find it harder to find their path. But don\u2019t worry! That\u2019s exactly why we have these 10 tips for your decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>1. Your interests<\/h3>\n<p>The most important criterion for your choice of degree is your <strong>interests<\/strong>! Because only if you like the course contents, will you enjoy studying and feel motivated. Therefore, you should think about what you <strong>like<\/strong> and <strong>enjoy<\/strong> doing. Are you interested in history, languages, mathematics, engineering, economics, politics, communication, cultures, archaeology, sport, art, design, physics, religion or IT?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>2. Your strengths and weaknesses<\/h3>\n<p>The right study programme should be challenging, but not overwhelming. Therefore, you should inspect your strengths and weaknesses beforehand. Do you have a talent for <strong>mathematics and logical thinking<\/strong> or <strong>languages and creativity<\/strong>? Do you lean more towards sciences or humanities? Which subjects were really easy or very hard in school? Do you prefer to work practically or do you prefer to philosophize and do research?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>3. Career Compass<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know which profession you want to pursue in the future, you can test your interests, strengths and preferences with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berufskompass.at\/berufskompass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berufskompass<\/a> (only available in German). The result of the <strong>twenty-minute online test<\/strong> can give you a good idea about future professional options. If you have a rough idea about what you want to do in the future, you can search for the right study programme or formation that is required for this profession.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>4. BeSt\u00b3 &#8211; Austria\u2019s biggest education fair<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestinfo.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BeSt\u00b3<\/a> is Austria\u2019s biggest education fair and takes place in all federal capitals. Numerous <strong>universities<\/strong>, <strong>Universities of Applied Sciences<\/strong>, <strong>colleges<\/strong>, <strong>vocational schools<\/strong>, study programmes and suppliers for internships present themselves. You can ask targeted questions and get advice in panel discussions and workshops. The entrance is <strong>free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-2g99i-e0e275a464f5ebe3a043892ff33dfd7a sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2g99i-e0e275a464f5ebe3a043892ff33dfd7a\">\n.flex_column.av-2g99i-e0e275a464f5ebe3a043892ff33dfd7a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2g99i-e0e275a464f5ebe3a043892ff33dfd7a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m0q7mg2s-de9ea6692b4faa48bca1115b78d52e19\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m0q7mg2s-de9ea6692b4faa48bca1115b78d52e19 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m0q7mg2s-de9ea6692b4faa48bca1115b78d52e19 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m0q7mg2s-de9ea6692b4faa48bca1115b78d52e19 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-161872 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-161872 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Zusatzangebote'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">At STUWO, you can live your best student life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>5. Try out different degrees for a day<\/h3>\n<p>Each semester, the Austrian Student\u2019s Representation (\u00d6H) organises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studierenprobieren.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StudierenProbieren<\/a>, a programme that allows you to sample different study programmes. Students will show you the building, a <strong>lecture<\/strong> and answer your <strong>questions<\/strong> about the degree. How are the teachers? What is the best or worst thing about the programme? How difficult is it? Which prerequisites are needed? This will give you a great insight and idea whether this is the perfect degree for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mcth3623-b26c8ffb0b86c384ca52db2907625c82\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mcth3623-b26c8ffb0b86c384ca52db2907625c82 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mcth3623-b26c8ffb0b86c384ca52db2907625c82 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mcth3623-b26c8ffb0b86c384ca52db2907625c82 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-161872 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-161872 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Zusatzangebote'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/STUWO-Blog-Zusatzangebote-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">At STUWO, you can live your best student life! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>6. Lexicon for professions<\/h3>\n<p>For your choice of study programme, you should consider future job and career opportunities. Therefore, you should inform yourself about the <strong>job market<\/strong> and <strong>career opportunities<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berufslexikon.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Berufslexikon<\/a> of the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS) gives you all the information about your future job, for example starting salary, career opportunities, further education and more. Your choice should include your interests as well as practical aspects such as finances and career opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>7. Curriculum &#038; syllabus<\/h3>\n<p>If you are torn between two study programmes, you should look at and compare the two <strong>curricula<\/strong>. Usually, you can find them on the website of the university. Which courses, lectures, contents and topics are more interesting to you? Do the course contents fulfil your expectations?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>8. Open University courses, full-time studies or extra-occupational formations<\/h3>\n<p>The type of programme can also influence your choice. <strong>Open University courses<\/strong> allow you to study at a distant university. If you <strong>study full-time<\/strong>, you can only fit a mini job into your schedule because you will spend most of your time at university. You will therefore need financial support. If you are already working, an <strong>extra-occupational formation<\/strong> is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>9. Open house day &#038; information events<\/h3>\n<p>Many <strong>universities<\/strong> and <strong>universities of Applied Sciences<\/strong> offer open house days and information events, where students and teachers present the building and available study programmes. That is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the programme and ask questions. Use this opportunity to find out whether the programme interests you and meets your expectations. You can find an overview of all events at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studienplattform.at\/termine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studienplattform.at<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>10. Database of all study programmes<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studium.at\/studieren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studium.at<\/a> is a database with <strong>all study programmes<\/strong> in Austria. There you can search by language, type of programme, federal state, facility of higher education and more. This is perfect for <strong>narrowing down<\/strong> your choices and getting a better overview of your options. Then you can also strategically search study programmes that you like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Where to study?\">Where to study?<\/h2>\n<p>When you ask yourself \u201cWhat should I study?\u201d, you\u2019ll also ask yourself \u201cWhere should I study?\u201d. That\u2019s why we have collected some factors that can help you make this decision. If you cannot decide between two universities, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4icu.org\/at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">university ranking<\/a> of the best universities in Austria can be helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lb0vdzhc-e55f992f32bc0b1a39545259af507666\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lb0vdzhc-e55f992f32bc0b1a39545259af507666 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lb0vdzhc-e55f992f32bc0b1a39545259af507666 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lb0vdzhc-e55f992f32bc0b1a39545259af507666 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-46  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165151 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165151 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='student-bus-book'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">In case your commute to uni is a little longer, you can prepare for your lecture on the way there! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>1. Transport connections<\/h3>\n<p>An important factor for choosing your educational facility are transport connections because you will have to commute to university multiple times a week. Of course, it\u2019s super practical if you live <strong>close to university<\/strong> and if the <strong>infrastructure<\/strong> around the university is good. Keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long does it take to go to university from your home?<\/li>\n<li>How central is the university located?<\/li>\n<li>Are there caf\u00e9s, restaurants, libraries, supermarkets, gyms, etc. around the university?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lb0vejac-fac1a8352c27aa40a1370577c856063d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lb0vejac-fac1a8352c27aa40a1370577c856063d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lb0vejac-fac1a8352c27aa40a1370577c856063d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lb0vejac-fac1a8352c27aa40a1370577c856063d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165151 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165151 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-1030x685.jpg\" alt='' title='student-bus-book'  height=\"685\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-1030x685.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-1500x998.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/student-bus-book-705x469.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">In case your commute to uni is a little longer, you can prepare for your lecture on the way there! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>2. Housing options<\/h3>\n<p>The decision where to study obviously depends as well on your place of residence. Therefore, you should answer these questions beforehand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you going to live at home? Do you have to commute to university?<\/li>\n<li>Will you look for a shared flat close to university?<\/li>\n<li>Will you move to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/stuwo\/\"><u>student dormitory<\/u><\/a> close to university?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help you with finding a new home, we have put together the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-in-a-stuwo-accommodation\/\"><u>advantages and disadvantages of a student dormitory<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>3. Compare universities<\/h3>\n<p>Many study programmes are offered at different universities. The <strong>curricula<\/strong>, <strong>services<\/strong> and <strong>student unions<\/strong> are oftentimes different. Some universities, for example those in Vienna, are more popular, which procures admission procedures harder. Universities with fewer students or smaller departments offer better collaboration among students and communication with teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you want to study in another country? Then you\u2019ll find an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/studying-abroad-important-information\/\"><u>article on studying abroad here<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>4. University or University of Applied Sciences<\/h3>\n<p>Some study programmes are available at universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. The difference is tied to the working method. Universities tend to focus on academic work and a <strong>theoretical formation<\/strong> while universities of Applied Sciences focus on a <strong>practical formation<\/strong>. Universities of Applied Sciences are similar to high school with a <strong>fixed timetable<\/strong> and classrooms. At university, you have to create your <strong>own schedule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/uas-or-uni\/\"><u>differences between universities and universities of Applied Sciences<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"More tips\">More tips<\/h2>\n<p>If you were already able to narrow down your options, we have more tips that you should take into consideration.<\/p>\n<h3>Admission procedure<\/h3>\n<p>Many degrees, especially very popular and crowded programmes such as medicine and psychology, have <strong>admission tests<\/strong>. Universities of Applied Sciences also have an admission procedure, which consists of an <strong>aptitude test <\/strong>and <strong>interview<\/strong> because of the limited spots available. So inform yourself in due time about requirements and deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Quizzes for finding a study programme<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the online quiz in tip 3 \u201cBerufskompass\u201d, there are many quizzes that are designed to help you find the perfect study programme by testing your interests, strengths and weaknesses. Based on your results, the quizzes give you recommendations. Then you can compare and find the right one for you. Here are some quizzes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/self-assessment.univie.ac.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online-Self-Assesments<\/a> (OSA) by the University of Vienna: ~60min (only in German)<\/li>\n<li>Free online career test by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educations.com\/quizzes\/career-test-21636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">educations.com<\/a>: ~10min (available in English)<\/li>\n<li>Free program quiz by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/university\/program-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edu<\/a>: ~5-10min (available in English)<\/li>\n<li>Free personality test for students by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastersportal.com\/personality-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">masterportal.com<\/a>: ~5min (available in English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Laborious study programmes<\/h3>\n<p>In principle, there are two types of degrees in Austria: bachelor\u2019s degrees (6 semesters) and master\u2019s degrees (4 semesters). However, some study programmes are very time-consuming and laborious. For example, studying <strong>medicine<\/strong> usually takes <strong>12 semesters<\/strong>. A formation in <strong>veterinarian medicine<\/strong> also takes <strong>12 months<\/strong>. Students in a <strong>law degree<\/strong> study at least <strong>8 months<\/strong>, but the average are 12 months. The minimum study duration for <strong>teachers<\/strong> is <strong>12 semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-939d1151fce71b060d2f0663923ad01a hr-short  avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-822ea548e243705b250732725c9d147e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Deciding what you want to study is a big deal. Therefore, you should take a lot of time to think about it. You are the only person who can make this decision because you know yourself, your interests, strengths and weaknesses best. So stick to your gut! For some inspiration, take a look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studieren.at\/studien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overview of all the different study programmes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>When you have found the right programme for you, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/first-year-students-tipps\/\"><u>this checklist for the perfect start into life at university<\/u><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Good luck with your search!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0\">\n.avia-section.av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2000x600px_2b-1500x430.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n.avia-section.av-jtkaeqc6-39f2be0b15b578b61b6c34ef0d9581a0 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