{"id":179174,"date":"2026-05-14T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=179174"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:30:52","slug":"university-without-a-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/university-without-a-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-av_layout_row-d7142ac453594784411894ce962175f1 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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.heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mpca41mu-22208dfbed8d60397c74543f6f247a13 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mpca41mu-22208dfbed8d60397c74543f6f247a13 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-064c06a1e619f801472a16768ef22f30\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-064c06a1e619f801472a16768ef22f30{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-064c06a1e619f801472a16768ef22f30 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpca4f0m-8a6be02ca6c1ec8a3a5166b17da0166f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Helene Ausserw\u00f6ger, 14.05.2026<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13 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-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  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-mpca4s91-e929f2a5bfa39d5dcf3587882fec1b8f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you dreaming of a career leap or a complete professional change, but don\u2019t have your A-Levels? In Austria, studying without the Matura &#8211; the Austrian equivalent of A-Levels in the UK, or a high school diploma in the US &#8211; is no longer a problem. Whether through relevant professional experience or targeted qualification exams, the doors to higher education are also open to you without a traditional school-leaving certificate. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how you can skip the detour of evening school and instead start your degree programme directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpca71db-7d004ca76a9dd671e7c3570006eaf070 '   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=\"#How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria \u2013 the legal framework\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria \u2013 the legal framework<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Studying Without A-Levels \u2013 Who Is It For?\">Studying Without A-Levels \u2013 Who Is It For?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#An overview of the main entry routes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overview of the main entry routes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Costs and funding for the Vocational Maturity Examination and similar qualifications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs and funding for the Vocational Maturity Examination and similar qualifications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Degree programmes in Austria for which you do not need A-Levels or an equivalent qualification\">Degree programmes in Austria for which you do not need A-Levels or an equivalent qualification<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#How to get into university without A-Levels: a summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get into university without A-Levels: a summary<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#FAQs: Frequently asked questions about studying without A-Levels\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs: Frequently asked questions about studying without A-Levels<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-b3bc5eaee5395ac3f511c92f1bd4a297 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_layout_row  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-179174'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpca7sy2-19addc2cecccb88a6e46a8d4bc180b67 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria \u2013 the legal framework\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How to get into university without A-Levels in Austria \u2013 the legal framework<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who wants to study in Austria without traditional A-Levels is not hiding in a loophole or a legal grey area. In fact, access to higher education for professionally qualified applicants is an official and important part of the Austrian education system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important legal foundations for this are the Austrian University Act (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universit\u00e4tsgesetz<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UG) and the Universities of Applied Sciences Studies Act (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FHStG). These regulations define the different ways you can qualify for university admission without taking the traditional school route. Depending on the degree programme, this can include entrance examinations, subject-specific qualification tests, or relevant professional experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you meet the necessary requirements, you can officially apply to a university or university of applied sciences and work towards your bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree even without A-Levels. What matters is not only your school background, but also the skills, experience, and qualifications you\u2019ve gained elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpca8r0z-403aa1bb598ad5c3f7b780503bc8650e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Studying Without A-Levels \u2013 Who Is It For?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Studying Without A-Levels \u2013 Who Is It For?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to higher education is open to anyone with motivation, determination, and practical experience, regardless of what their educational path has looked like so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This route is especially relevant for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apprenticeship graduates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to deepen your expertise after completing an apprenticeship and qualify for leadership or management roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Experienced professionals with career ambitions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In many industries, a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree is the key to the next career step or a higher salary bracket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career changers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re already working in a new field and now want to back up your experience with an official academic qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>People looking for a fresh start:<\/b> If you\u2019re planning a complete career change, studying without A-Levels can be one of the fastest ways into a new professional field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-16  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpca9agm-a9fb4bc9d4b553dcb87d83f75051857b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"An overview of the main entry routes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">An overview of the main entry routes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how much time you want to invest and whether you already know exactly what you want to study, there are several different ways into higher education without A-Levels in Austria.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpcaxnky-e7ea075a4f86b02fca10f320eae502d4\">\n.flex_column.av-mpcaxnky-e7ea075a4f86b02fca10f320eae502d4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mpcaxnky-e7ea075a4f86b02fca10f320eae502d4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcaakz3-f08997f5edee50262e3af5444140602a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Vocational Maturity Exam (Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Vocational Maturity Exam) is the most extensive option. It consists of four exams: German, mathematics, a modern foreign language, and a subject related to your professional field.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How it works: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare through courses offered by institutions such as WIFI or VHS. Three of the exams can already be completed before taking the final subject-specific exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This route gives you full university entrance qualification, meaning you can study any subject at any university, university of applied sciences, or teacher training college in Austria \u2014 without restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access granted: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited access to all degree programmes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Requirements: <\/b>A completed vocational qualification, such as an apprenticeship or a three-year vocational school. Additional requirements may apply depending on the institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpcawxvt-a3395b89259f39e4c03986710ad0f916\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mpcawxvt-a3395b89259f39e4c03986710ad0f916 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mpcawxvt-a3395b89259f39e4c03986710ad0f916 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mpcawxvt-a3395b89259f39e4c03986710ad0f916 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide'   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-179151 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-179151 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='Stack of books with laptop on wooden table'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpcayfh4-71357656319f0dfb7c56ac3511f8577b\">\n.flex_column.av-mpcayfh4-71357656319f0dfb7c56ac3511f8577b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mpcayfh4-71357656319f0dfb7c56ac3511f8577b av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpcawjxx-d7f19f196e874bb653f15b2b2e4f51f2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mpcawjxx-d7f19f196e874bb653f15b2b2e4f51f2 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mpcawjxx-d7f19f196e874bb653f15b2b2e4f51f2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mpcawjxx-d7f19f196e874bb653f15b2b2e4f51f2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-23  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'   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-179151 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-179151 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='Stack of books with laptop on wooden table'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ohnematurastudieren-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcac84p-179e2dc36712a2c4c638010975213290 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>University Entrance Qualification Examination (Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (University Entrance Qualification Examination) is the ideal shortcut if you already know exactly what subject you want to study. It usually consists of five individual exams tailored specifically to your chosen field of study.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How it works: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You take exams directly related to a specific subject area. You can prepare independently or through preparatory courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to full A-Levels (like the \u201cMatura\u201d or a school-leaving qualification), this option is much faster because it focuses only on the subjects relevant to your future degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are only allowed to study the chosen subject area (or closely related fields within the same group). Switching to a completely different field would usually require another entrance qualification exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Requirements: <\/b>You must be at least 20 years old and hold citizenship from an EU or EEA country. You also need to prove that you have already gained relevant experience or qualifications after compulsory schooling, for example through vocational training, professional work experience, or other knowledge related to your desired degree programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcacuyu-36ab192d85debe26eecd017d8199b9be '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>University of Applied Sciences Qualification Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many Austrian universities of applied sciences (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fachhochschulen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) offer direct access to applicants with relevant professional qualifications, such as completed apprenticeships or vocational school diplomas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How it works: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You typically complete exams in mathematics, German, and English. Depending on the degree programme, additional subject-specific modules might also be required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is often the fastest route into a university of applied sciences without A-Levels because you are not required to have a broad general education background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility: <\/b>The qualification allows you to study selected degree programmes or related fields at Austrian universities of applied sciences. However, it does not count as a general university entrance qualification for all universities or subjects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcadnco-4f9e8695ba994a3f9e3623ffa1abb890 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Externistenreifepr\u00fcfung (External A-Levels Exam)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the traditional route for people who want to get the equivalent of a full A-Level qualification (aka \u201cMatura\u201d) without attending a regular school.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How it works:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You register as an external candidate at a public school and complete exams covering the entire upper secondary curriculum. Most students prepare through private schools or independent study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advantages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end, you receive a fully recognised school-leaving certificate equivalent to the traditional Austrian Matura, which can be especially valuable for certain employers or international applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlimited access to universities and higher education institutions in Austria and, in many cases, abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Requirements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Completion of compulsory schooling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best tips for successful exam preparation can be found in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/exam-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam preparation guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-30  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcae6dd-dd11ebbac0efc5272072d1a2ac566a66 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Costs and funding for the Vocational Maturity Examination and similar qualifications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Costs and funding for the Vocational Maturity Examination and similar qualifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The financial requirements vary depending on which pathway you choose and how many preparatory courses you decide to take:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-data-table-wrap av-av_table-50e186637ed9ed16c605214627a3a44d avia_responsive_table avia-table-1'><table  class='avia-table avia-data-table avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Option<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Approx. Cost<\/th><th class='avia-highlight-col'>Special Notes<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung (Vocational Maturity Exam)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>approx. \u20ac3,000<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Free of charge through the \u201cApprenticeship with A-Levels\u201d (Lehre mit Matura) model.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung (University Entrance Qualification Examination)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>approx. \u20ac250\u2013\u20ac1,000<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Costs charged per subject or exam, depending on the course provider.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>University of Applied Sciences Qualification Exam<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Varies depending on the FH<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Often modular structure: costs depend on the number of courses required.<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Externistenreifepr\u00fcfung (External A-Levels Exam)<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'> from approx. \u20ac15<\/td><td class='avia-highlight-col'>Exam fee itself is very low; additional costs apply if you choose preparatory courses.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Option'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Approx. Cost'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(3):before { content: 'Special Notes'; } <\/style><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcan40d-b72146f86968b9c008cd57c9283c081d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Funding and Financial Support<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying without A-Levels is an investment in your future, but the good news is that you don\u2019t have to cover all the costs on your own. In Austria, there are several funding options that can make this path affordable for almost everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Student financial aid (<\/b><b><i>Studienbeihilfe<\/i><\/b><b>): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may already be eligible for student financial aid during the preparation phase for qualification exams, usually for one semester (with two exam subjects) or up to two semesters (with three or more exam subjects), provided you meet the social eligibility requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional education funding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Austrian federal states offer additional support programs. In Upper Austria, for example, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O\u00d6 Bildungskonto<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the Upper Austrian education account) often covers part of the costs for professional training and preparatory courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax deductions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most expenses for preparatory courses and exams can be claimed as work-related expenses in your annual tax return. This means the tax office effectively reimburses part of your education costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-supporting student grant: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are officially admitted to university, you can apply for standard Austrian student funding programs. The \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selbsterhalterstipendium\u201d, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a grant for self-supporting students, is particularly attractive for professionals who have worked for at least four years before starting their studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information about funding in our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-finance-studies-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing your studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-36  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcao3g0-3c6111207cf8d9f497a3aaf17d4e7586 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Degree programmes in Austria for which you do not need A-Levels or an equivalent qualification\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Degree programmes in Austria for which you do not need A-Levels or an equivalent qualification<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are actually ways to start a degree programme without A-Levels and without completing one of the traditional qualification exams beforehand. Some universities and higher education institutions allow students to enrol directly after passing an entrance examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here, your talent matters most. After successfully passing the artistic entrance examination, you can begin your studies even without A-Levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anton Bruckner Private University:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This university also offers artistic entrance exams in music and dance. If you pass, you can start your degree programme directly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hamburg Distance University of Applied Sciences (in cooperation with BFI Upper Austria):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Together with BFI Upper Austria, the university offers special pathways for working professionals, where relevant professional experience can already qualify you for admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FernUniversit\u00e4t in Hagen (in cooperation with the Centre for Distance Learning):<\/b> Through the Centre for Distance Learning in Austria, professionally qualified applicants can gain direct admission if they have relevant work experience or a master craftsperson\u2019s qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-39  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcaouyy-ee75c07552e069c0b6f47368d972d865 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How to get into university without A-Levels: a summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How to get into university without A-Levels: a summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The days when A-Levels were the only ticket into a university lecture hall are long gone. As you\u2019ve seen, the Austrian education system now offers the right pathway for almost every situation, whether you choose the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the most flexible option, use the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a faster shortcut, or gain direct admission to an arts university through your talent alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to take the next step, it\u2019s always worth checking directly with your chosen university or university of applied sciences to learn more about the exact admission requirements. Looking into funding opportunities or preparatory courses can also make the process easier and help you feel more confident in your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re still unsure or have questions: keep researching, seek advice, and most importantly, don\u2019t be afraid to take that first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  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-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-105d76be6f286cb67831ecb900d11bb4 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mpcaq32g-7afa90ba0510ac4329d65a465d45820e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQs: Frequently asked questions about studying without A-Levels\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">FAQs: Frequently asked questions about studying without A-Levels<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mpcat2fw-6911479d8717560cb65b383328b263c8  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mpcar4t7-55338f36db84bb2c7f042bcf123c5d0d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I go to university without A-Levels?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I go to university without A-Levels?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I go to university without A-Levels?\">Can I go to university without A-Levels?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in Austria you can study without A-Levels through pathways such as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or special admission procedures offered by universities of applied sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mpcarq6q-dabe82fed719b7eda2c0a880f881013b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What qualifications are equivalent to A-Levels (aka \u201cMatura\u201d)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What qualifications are equivalent to A-Levels (aka \u201cMatura\u201d)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What qualifications are equivalent to A-Levels (aka \u201cMatura\u201d)?\">What qualifications are equivalent to A-Levels (aka \u201cMatura\u201d)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is equivalent to the Austrian A-Levels. Both provide full access to universities and higher education institutions in Austria.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mpcasb1h-80600f44aec577298d229a8e0b9f03f4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does a university entrance qualification exam cost?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does a university entrance qualification exam cost?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does a university entrance qualification exam cost?\">How much does a university entrance qualification exam cost?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The costs of a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studienberechtigungspr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary depending on the courses you take. In most cases, they range from around \u20ac250 to \u20ac1,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mpcasx8f-6319fb5ffb868fdf905750a2fea57d07'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which is better, A-Levels (Matura) or the vocational qualification exam (Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which is better, A-Levels (Matura) or the vocational qualification exam (Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which is better, A-Levels (Matura) or the vocational qualification exam (Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung)?\">Which is better, A-Levels (Matura) or the vocational qualification exam (Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berufsreifepr\u00fcfung<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered equivalent to traditional A-Levels. Both give you access to all fields of study. 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