From the first day of school to graduation from university, from apprenticeship to professional qualification: education in Carinthia is personal and practical. Individual support, strong practical relevance and an environment that combines nature and internationalism characterise both teaching and learning in Austria’s southernmost province.
Some examples: around 90 study programmes at the University of Klagenfurt and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences link academic depth with career opportunities. As part of the dual vocational education, around 80% of the apprenticeship period takes place directly in the company. Multilingualism is enshrined in law, and students from almost 100 countries enrich Carinthia as an educational location, making it a place of openness, diversity and international connection.
Michael Stabentheiner
“Carinthia is an area full of opportunities for study and research, in a great environment at the intersection of three cultures.”
The University of Klagenfurt occupies top positions in many rankings, including “THE Young University” rankings. It offers a wide range of study fields, a friendly and international community of 13,000 students and a spacious campus near Lake Wörthersee.
Michael Stabentheiner
Practice-oriented degree programmes in the fields of technology, management and economics, health sciences and social studies, as well as intensive cooperation with regional and international companies, characterise Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
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“University on Stage” and personal support: as the youngest music university in Austria, the Gustav Mahler Private University continues the 100-year-long tradition of musical and artistic education at the highest level in Carinthia.
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The Carinthia University of Teacher Education qualifies teachers for all school levels and actively promotes teaching and learning. It strengthens the area in the long term with its own practical schools, to complement existing schools, and its new campus of the future.
Michael Stabentheiner
Dual vocational education in Austria, also known as “apprenticeship”, is very practical and business-oriented. After completion, further paths are open: further training in higher vocational education, master craftsman’s diplomas, qualifying examinations or job-related courses at universities or universities of applied sciences.
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From bilingual primary schools to the International School Carinthia, multilingualism is part of everyday life in Carinthia. German, Slovenian, English, Italian languages as well as exchange programmes and international degrees ensure diverse educational paths across borders.
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From bilingual primary schools to the International School Carinthia, multilingualism is part of everyday life in Carinthia. German, Slovenian, English, Italian languages as well as exchange programmes and international degrees ensure diverse educational paths across borders.
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Michael Stabentheiner
Interested readers can find more information about Carinthia as an education hub in the linked whitepaper. We also welcome your inquiries and are happy to support you with advice and assistance.
