The University College of Teacher Education currently offers the following study programmes at the two campuses in Vienna-Strebersdorf and St. Pölten:
 

  • Bachelor’s Programme and Master’s Programme: 
    Teacher Training Certificate for Primary Education

    This comprehensive eight-semester Bachelor’s programme (240 ECs) is based on the latest findings in research and includes a strong focus on hands-on teaching experience. It can be pursued at the campuses in Vienna-Strebersdorf and St. Pölten and leads towards a BA Certificate of Primary Education. Additional credits can be obtained to gain a Master’s degree. Both qualifications enable graduates to teach at primary level. 
     
     

  • Bachelor’s Programme and Master’s Programme: 
    Teacher’s Training Certificate for Secondary Education

    Pre-service teacher training for secondary education is offered jointly in the network region North-East with the participation of all teacher education colleges in Vienna and Lower Austria and also includes the University of Vienna.
     

  • Bachelor’s Programme: Elementary Education – Inclusion and Leadership

    The Bachelor’s programme Elementary Education – Inclusion and Leadership covers a workload of 180 ECs and lasts for six semesters.
     

 

  • Bridge Course for In-Service Teachers

    Upon successful completion of this course, graduates fulfil the admission requirement for entering a Master’s degree Programme for Primary Education.
     

  • Pre-service Teacher Training for Religious Education

    The University College offers three study programmes for Religious Education.

    [A] Within the four-year Bachelor’s programme for general primary education, students can opt for the special focus  
         “Religious Education” (60 ECs). Upon completion of a Master’s degree, this course qualifies for Religious Education at 
         levels 1 – 4 (Master’s Degree 60 ECs) or at levels 1 – 9 (Master’s Degree 90 ECs).

    [B] A Bachelor’s Degree course for secondary education in conjunction with one additional degree course is offered in 
         cooperation with the University of Vienna in the network region North East. 

    [C] Graduates of the six-semester Bachelor’s degree programme for primary education have the opportunity to obtain 60 
         ECs within the new special focus programme Religious Education. This course entitles graduates to enrol in a 
         consecutive Master’s degree programme and is also a teaching qualification for Religious Education.

    The College offers religious education programmes for the following denominations and religious groupings:

    • Roman Catholic
    • Protestant and Old Catholic
    • Orthodox
    • Oriental Orthodox
    • Free Church
    • Islam
    • Alevi
    • Jewish
    • Buddhist

 

NOTE: courses are held in German

 

The KPH  offers various courses to become a primary or secondary school teacher:

  • Bachelor of Education for Primary Schools
  • Bachelor of Education for Secondary Schools
  • Bachelor of Education for Special Needs
  • Bachelor of Education for Polytechnic Institutes
  • Bachelor of Education for Religion in Compulsory Schools