Science in Austria:
scientific fields and career prospects:
What role does science play in Austria today?
The Austrian government considers scientific research a priority, and in 2015 public and private sectors invested approximately €10. 1 billion in research, technology and innovation .With research expenditure accounting for three per cent of GDP, Austria’s investment in research is high above the EU average, and it continues to increase. The Austrian government aims to establish Austria as a leading European research country by 2020.
Over the past twenty years, there has been a significant increase in research positions and organisations. From 2000 to 2011, the number of people employed in research rose from around 39,000 to more than 61,000. With low unemployment and high rates of expenditure in education and research, it’s no wonder Austria is considered one of the best places to study and pursue a career in science.
Which scientific fields are important in Austria?
One of the key research organisations, the internationally renowned Austrian Academy of Sciences, establishes committees for research programmes ranging from geoscience to nuclear fusion, and its mission is to «promote science in every way», encouraging interdisciplinary exchange. In 2017 there were 554 companies and research institutions working in the life science sector in Vienna,employing nearly 40,000 people.
How is scientific education organised in Austria?
Students interested in a scientific career can choose between public universities, such as the University of Vienna and the University of Innsbruck, or Universities of Applied Sciences ,which offer specialised training in scientific subjects. Students who aim to acquire practical skills that can be applied in the workplace often choose Universities of Applied Sciences and graduate within three years. Students who study bachelor’s degrees at public universities usually graduate after four to six years, after which they can apply for postgraduate courses. Bachelor’s degrees are taught in German, but an increasing number of universities offer master’s degrees and PhDs in English.
An alternative to the bachelor’s degree is the diploma programme , offered by both public universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Diploma programmes have a similar duration to bachelor’s degrees, and students are awarded a degree known as ‘Magister/Magistra’ or ‘Diplom-Ingenieur/in’,depending on the subject.
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By: Víctor Manuel Martinez Hernández
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