# Choosing the right programme

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choice-of-degree/

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A lot of questions arise for pupils after their final school exams:

- How would I like to continue my education?
- Do I want to study, and if so, what?
- Would I prefer studying at a university or a university of applied sciences?
- How do I choose the right degree programme?
- Which decisionmaking aids do exist?

Here you can find our advice on how to choose the right degree programme!

[### University in a nutshell](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/university-in-a-nutshell/)

[### Career orientation & educational choice](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/checking-my-interest/)

[### Who can help me with ...?](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/student-life-who-can-help-me-with/)

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## Counselling facilities related to the choice of a degree programme

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### [Psychological Counseling Centers](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/psychologische-studierendenberatung/)

The Psychological Counseling Centers (Psychologische Studienberatung) are service facilities where psychologists offer free and confidential help.

© Universität Wien/ Barbara Mair

### [Austrian National Union of Students Counselling for Secondary-School Graduates](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/psychologische-studierendenberatung/#c755413)

The Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) provides comprehensive information for secondary-school graduates on the choice of their degree programme.

(c) Universität Wien/Barbara Mair

### [Schulpsychologische Bildungsberatung](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/choosing-the-right-programme/psychologische-studierendenberatung/#c755421)

The Schulpsychologische Bildungsberatung (School Psychological Educational Counselling) offers advice regarding the question "What shall I do after graduation from school?".

(c) Universität Wien/Barbara Mair

### [Studienwahl.at](http://studienwahl.at/en)

On this website of BMBWF you can discover all study opportunities offered in Austria.

© Universität Wien/ Barbara Mair

### [18plus](http://www.18plus.at/)

The programme 18plus offers extensive aid and support to secondary school graduates and provides them with material for their choice of degree programme and career.

© ÖH/ Studieren Probieren

### [studienplattform.at](https://www.studienplattform.at/)

Studienplattform (Study Platform) is an important tool for your independent research and offers up-to-date information and useful links to all fields of degree Programmes in Austria.

### [www.studyinaustria.at](http://www.studyinaustria.at)

On this website, which is provided by OeAD (Östereichischer Austauschdienst), you can find a lot of valuable information about studying in Austria.

Watch the film ["Study in Austria"](https://youtu.be/IcBJh8AyHC8)  to find out why Austria is the ideal place to study.

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## Facilities with a focus on general career choice counselling

© Universität Wien/ Barbara Mair

### [BerufsInfoZentrum of AMS](https://www.ams.at/arbeitsuchende/aus-und-weiterbildung/berufsinformationen/biz---berufsinfozentren#wien)

BerufsInfoZentrum (BIZ - Job Information Centre) is your first contact point for questions on professions, trainings and job opportunities.

© Universität Wien/ Barbara Mair

### [BiWi - Berufsinformationszentrum der Wiener Wirtschaft](https://www.wko.at/site/Biwi/BiWi-Berufsinformationszentrum-der-Wiener-Wirtschaft.html)

"Get your own idea of your profession": With this slogan the Berufsinformationszentrum der Wiener Wirtschaft (BiWi - Vocational Information Centre of the Vienna Economic Chamber) provides orientation for your career and educational choice.

© Universität Wien/ Barbara Mair

### [Bildungsberatung in Wien](https://www.bildungsberatung-wien.at/)

Bildungsberatung in Wien (Educational Counselling in Vienna) offers free and neutral educational and career counselling to Viennese residents.

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