Glossary
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In order to be permitted to study in Austria, certain admission requirements must be met. These may include general university entrance…
An admissions committee is a group of people responsible for selecting and evaluating applications for admission to a program, institution, or course…
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) is a public fund of the Republic of Austria and a federal partner in promoting integration. The ÖIF supports…
The Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) is the statutory representative body for all students in dealings with public authorities and…
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In Austria, collective agreements are concluded between representatives of employers and employees. These agreements regulate rights and obligations…
At Austrian universities of applied sciences, there is a compulsory attendance policy, which may vary depending on the institution and the course of…
The compulsory school leaving examination is an examination in Austria that enables individuals to obtain a compulsory school leaving certificate…
In Austria, there is a legal obligation to register one’s residence. This means that every person must register their place of residence. This…
The criminal record certificate is an extract from the criminal register that lists a person’s recorded convictions or confirms that no convictions…
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Authorities initiate compensatory measures to eliminate and equalize existing differences in education.
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An employment contract establishes a formal employment or service relationship between employer and employee. The written form of the service…
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The Austrian Healthcare and Nursing Act lays down the general legal provisions and professional duties for the professional service of healthcare and…
In Austria, individuals in the health and nursing care professions are required to register in the Health Professions Register (GBR). These…
Higher vocational schools are full-time schools that can be attended from the ninth school year onwards and provide five years of training. These…
In Austria, people in need of care can receive support at home. As part of home nursing care services, qualified nursing staff visit clients at home…
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Intermediate vocational schools are full-time schools that can be attended from the ninth school year onwards and provide up to four years of…
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The Matura is an examination in Austria and is the final examination of a general secondary school (AHS) and part of the final examination of a…
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A nostrification notice is an official document confirming the nostrification of a professional qualification obtained abroad. This document is…
Nurses with a degree in Health and Nursing Care are responsible for caring for individuals of all ages, groups, and communities. Nurses work in…
Nursing assistants level 1 carry out tasks in various care and treatment situations for individuals of all ages. This includes mobile, outpatient,…