Career

Working during and after study in Austria

Understand the legal conditions first, then evaluate how your programme connects to employers and further study.

Work rules in Austria

EU/EEA status and residence conditions affect access to employment. Third-country students may require an employer-led work permit and must keep study progress as the primary purpose of residence.

Use institutional career support

Ask universities about internships, career services, employer partnerships and graduate outcomes for your field.

Plan beyond graduation

Graduate residence and employment routes are separate from admission. Start checking them well before student status ends.

Information you can trust

Reviewed 2026-08-12 against OeAD / Study in Austria, Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior. Programme records remain managed centrally in SIT Connect.

National references: OeAD / Study in Austria; Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior.

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