Career advice
Guide overview

Recruiting outstanding academic staff is a top priority for universities and higher education institutions in Austria. There are additional challenges for families. This is a guide for dual career couples in Austria.

Those who do a doctorate improve their chances on the work market. A doctorate can open doors and have a positive impact on the salary.

Doctorates following the traditional model still make up the majority of PhDs in Germany compared to structured programmes. For doctoral candidates from abroad, a traditional PhD requires a great deal of initiative, autonomy and tenacity.

In Austria, there are many higher education institutions offering superb education in multiple fields to cater to all areas of different expertise. What are the different higher education institutions and what are they offering? What are the costs and is working in higher education in Austria a positive experience?