Record budget for universities: 16.2 billion euros for education by 2027!

Record budget for universities: 16.2 billion euros for education by 2027!

Austria's universities can look forward to an unprecedented financial injection! By 2027, record sums of 16.2 billion euros will flow into the country's educational institutions. This was recently announced in the course of the current coalition negotiations. Minister of Education Martin Polaschek emphasized: "With this sum we not only created a solid basis for the efficient further development of the universities, but also expressed a clear commitment to a strong and competitive location in Austria." Two thirds of these funds are specifically invested in the MINT area (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) as well as medical sciences.

more study places for medicine

As part of the “Med Impulse 2030” investment program, an additional 100 study places for medical students are to be created over the next three years, which is to achieve the goal of 2000 newcomers by 2028. Brigitte Hütter, the president of the Austrian university conference, was satisfied: "It is well -invested tax money - especially with regard to the tense economic situation." These investments are particularly important in view of the increasing need for skilled workers in the health sector, which will continue to increase through demographic developments in Europe.

In a comparison of European universities in medicine, it turns out that Austria's institutions do well. As reported edurank.org , the ranking of the best universities is based on 342 million quotations from more than 12 million academic works published by 1,417 universities in Europe. This data illustrates the significant research capacity in medicine and underline the quality of training at universities. The focus on high -quality research and teaching is crucial for ensuring specialists in the health sector that will face major challenges in the coming years.