Glossary
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Nursing assistants level 2 carry out tasks in various nursing and treatment situations for individuals of all ages in different areas of health,…
A care home is a facility where people live either temporarily or permanently when care and support can no longer be provided at home by family…
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A primary care unit (PVE) is a centre where a team of professionals from various health and social care professions provide basic healthcare services…
Professional recognition refers to the process by which professional qualifications obtained abroad are reviewed and recognised in order to ensure…
In Austria, registration in the Health Professions Register (Gesundheitsberuferegister - GBR) is mandatory for all members of the health and nursing…
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A recognition notice is an official document confirming the recognition of a professional qualification obtained abroad. This document is important…
Qualified workers from third countries (individuals who are neither EU citizens nor other EEA citizens nor Swiss nationals) can apply for a Red-White…
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If an employee in Austria is unable to work due to illness or an accident – provided this did not occur through intent or gross negligence – their…
Social care professions are specialist professions in the health and social services that focus on the care and support of people in need of…
The social insurance system in Austria provides financial protection for people in the event of illness, unemployment, or retirement. Social…
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Academic performance at a university or university of applied sciences is documented in a “Transcript of Records”. This consolidated record provides…
In Austria, specific regulations apply to tuition fees. As of 2025, the statutory tuition fee is €363.36 per semester. For students from non-EU/EEA…
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Universities are the highest-level educational institutions in Austria and offer a broad range of study programmes across many fields. They are known…
A university entrance examination can be taken in Austria to begin a degree programme without having completed the Matura (school-leaving certificate…
Universities of applied sciences are practice-oriented higher education institutions that offer a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s degree…
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Through the vocational qualification examination, people with initial vocational training, such as an apprenticeship or a vocational school…
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Anyone wishing to work in Austria requires both a work and residence permit in order to be employed. The specific regulations depend on the…