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Educational leave and educational part-time in Austria

How to balance work, family, and your studies

Imagine being able to seamlessly integrate your studies into your daily life: Educational part-time in Austria makes this possible for you! You want to know how to continue your education without sacrificing your salary or job stability? We’ll tell you everything you need to know!

Educational part-time

Study flexibly alongside your job with educational part-time

In educational part-time, you reduce your working hours to further your education. You will receive a wage replacement for the reduced hours. A prerequisite is that your employer is based in Austria. Good to know: You can use educational part-time for a minimum of 4 months and up to a maximum of 24 months within 4 years, and this can also be utilised in parts. 

How you benefit from educational part-time

  • Increased career opportunities: By combining your work experience with further education, you enhance your qualifications and open up new career prospects for yourself. 

  • Flexible time management: Educational part-time allows you to flexibly reduce your working hours and gain more time for yourself and your further education. 

  • Financial security: Reduce your working hours by 25-50% and continue working at least 10 hours per week while receiving a wage replacement for the hours not worked. 

Apply for your educational part-time in 3 steps

Facts

Educational part-time

Educational part-time

Requirements:

  • Employer’s approval 

  • Minimum employment duration of 6 months 

  • Meeting the requirements for part-time continuing education benefits  

Advantages: 

  • Reduced working hours by 25-50% 

  • Financial security through part-time salary 

  • Wage replacement per reduced hour 

Do you still have questions?

Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.

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What you get for free

  • Information on study content & electives

  • Information on career prospects

  • Information on financing options

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