University College of Teacher Education Styria

The University College of Teacher Education Styria is one of the largest public education and research institutions for the professionalization of educators and the support of quality assurance in the Austrian education system. Our educational offer is inscribed in the continuum of professionalization from the Initial Teacher Education studies to the career entry and Continuing Professional Development. Our core areas are teaching, research and counselling, and our contents include the subject sciences, educational sciences and didactics of all subjects and departments that are taught at Austrian schools or are essential for kindergartens. The proximity to practice is ensured by two training schools integrated into the university, continuous cooperation with other training schools and the support of schools for the purpose of quality assurance.