Living & Working in Austria Land area - Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General 4
1.1 Geography and Population 4
1.2 The Political System 5
1.3 Climate 5
1.4 Languages 5
1.5 Culture & Religion 5
1.6 Labour Market Facts & Figures 6
2. arrivinG in austria 7
2.1 Duty of Registration 7
2.2 Residence 7
2.3 Bringing Domestic and Household Pets into Austria 8
3. livinG Conditions 9
3.1 Comparable Price Levels of Living Costs 9
3.2 International Dialling Code 9
3.2.1 Emergency Services Numbers 9
3.3 Retail Business Hours 9
3.4 Opening a Bank Account 10
3.5 Motor Vehicles 10
3.5.1 Driving License 10
3.5.2 Motor Vehicle Licenses 10
3.6 Housing 11
3.6.1 Short-Term Accommodation in Hotels and Youth Hostels 11
3.6.2 Important Details regarding Housing 11
3.6.3 Finding Permanent Housing 12
3.6.4 Eligibility for Council Housing 12
3.6.5 Eligibility for Housing Association Accommodation 12
3.6.6 Application for a Radio and TV License 13
3.6.7 Registration for Gas and Electricity 13
3.6.8 Registration of Fixed Network Phones and Mobile Phones 13
4. eduCation 14
4.1 Education and Training – Overview 14
4.2 Initial Vocational Training – Apprenticeships 16
4.3 Further Education 17
5. reCoGnition and nostrifiCation of foreiGn QualifiCations 19
5.1 General 19
5.2 Recognition and Nostrification of Foreign Diplomas – Competent Authorities 19
5.2.1 Academic Education at Universities/Universities of Applied Sciences etc. 19
5.2.2 Teaching Degrees 19
5.2.3 Diplomas in the Health Field (excluding Medical Doctors) 20
5.2.3.1 Licenses – Health Sector 20
5.2.3.2 Nostrification – Health Sector 21
5.2.4 Medical Doctors 22
5.2.5 Lawyers 22
5.2.6 Architects/Construction Engineers/Civil Engineers 22
5.2.7 Recognition of Foreign School and Vocational Diplomas 22
Living & Working in Austria 2008
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