Austria - University Colleges of Teacher Education

Beginning of the academic year: 1 October 2013

Teaching activities and holiday periods: The academic year consists of the winter semester, the summer semester and the periods during which courses are not held (so-called ‘lecture-free’ time; § 2 (1) Hochschul-Zeitverordnung). The study commission may state that - due to organisational reasons - studies, examinations and traineeship (Praktikum) have to take place also during the lecture- free time (see § 3 (2) Hochschul- Zeitverordnung)

Examinations: Examinations and traineeship (Praktikum) have to take place generally during the winter semester or during the summer semester. Necessary examinations may also be arranged during the lecture-free time (on decision of the respective study commission; see § 3 (2) Hochschul- Zeitverordnung).

End of the academic year: 30 September 2014