Where and What to Study

Choosing a Degree Programme

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How do you find the right subject and the right higher education institution? If you do not want to rely solely on friends or your gut feeling, you will find helpful tips here on how to choose a degree programme and where and how to find information about studying.

Choosing the right degree programme and a university that suits you will have a significant impact on your future and your overall satisfaction. These four steps will help you find the right subject and the right higher education institution.

The first step in choosing a subject is to identify your own interests, strengths and career goals. In addition to parents and schoolteachers, the academic and career advisory services offered by federal states and higher education institutions can provide support. There is also a wide range of information available online nowadays:

Liechtenstein: https://www.next-step.li/
Switzerland: https://www.berufsberatung.ch/
Austria: https://www.studieren.at/studienberatung/
Germany: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/studium

A great way to find out whether higher education is the right path for you, and if so, which subject area best matches your interests and skills, is to take an online test. Many of these are now freely available online. A good overview of online self-assessments in the German-speaking region is available here: https://www.osa-portal.de/ (only in German)

Once you have decided on a subject area, the next step is to find a suitable degree programme and a higher education institution that matches your needs. The internet is also a good starting point for this. You can find an overview of available degree programmes, for example, at:

For Liechtenstein: Study programmes of the University of Liechtenstein
For Switzerland: https://www.studyprogrammes.ch/en
For Austria: https://www.oeh.ac.at/en/departments/department-for-foreign-students/
For Germany: https://www.hochschulkompass.de

You now know what you want to study and which universities or universities of applied sciences are potential options. The next step is to look into the details. Once you have selected a specific degree programme, it is important to find out not only about the content and structure of the programme, but also about its admission requirements.

Is my school-leaving qualification sufficient for admission?
Are there any special requirements, such as a minimum grade, relevant internships or aptitude tests?
What is the application deadline, how do I enrol, and what documents do I need?
How much will the programme cost?

At this stage, you should definitely get in touch with the student advisory service at the respective higher education institution.

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