FAQ: Bachelor's Program Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy helps people maintain, improve, or restore their mobility and physical function. In addition, it plays an important role in health promotion and prevention. To achieve this, it employs targeted exercise programs, therapeutic techniques, training, and counseling.

Who is the Physiotherapy Program suitable for?

The Physiotherapy Program is designed for people who are interested in movement, health, and working with people. Empathy, communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and an interest in medical topics are important prerequisites for this program.

Why study Physiotherapy?

Limited mobility resulting from illness, accidents, or chronic conditions can significantly impair quality of life. In the Physiotherapy Program, you’ll learn to professionally assess physical functions and support patients through individually tailored physical therapy interventions. In doing so, you’ll make an important contribution to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and health promotion.

Is it possible to study Physiotherapy while working?

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Physiotherapy is offered as a full-time program. Classes are generally held full-day Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays as well. Starting in the second year of study, students have one day per week free of classes.

How much time should I set aside for my studies?

The Physiotherapy Program lasts six semesters and comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits. It concludes with the academic degree Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc).

How is the Program structured?

The modular Physiotherapy Program combines biomedical fundamentals, physical therapy techniques, and scientific research. Practical exercises and required clinical rotations complement the theoretical training and facilitate the application of knowledge in practice.

What kind of coursework can I expect in the Physiotherapy Program?

Among other things, you will study anatomy, physiology, movement analysis, diagnostics, therapy, prevention, and rehabilitation. These topics are supplemented by subjects from various medical disciplines.

When do the mandatory internship periods take place?

The mandatory clinical internships begin as early as the second semester of the Physiotherapy Program. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and apply your knowledge directly to everyday Physiotherapy practice in various healthcare facilities and settings.

Is the Physiotherapy Program practical?

Yes. Practical exercises and required internship periods are central components of the Bachelor’s Program in Physiotherapy. The Program specifically prepares you to practice Physiotherapy independently and enables you to apply your knowledge directly in a clinical setting.

What is the goal of the program?

In the Bachelor’s Program in Physiotherapy, you’ll learn to professionally conduct physical therapy assessments and treatments. You’ll develop technical, scientific, and social-communication skills for working with patients and clients. After graduation, you’ll be able to independently guide, support, and treat people within the scope of the Physiotherapy profession.

What personal qualities should I possess?

You should enjoy being active and working with people. Empathy, the ability to work well with others, physical stamina, and a sense of responsibility are important requirements for this profession.

What career opportunities does this Degree Program offer?

After earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, a wide range of career paths will be open to you, including prevention, health promotion, acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. In addition, you can also work as a freelancer.

Where do physical therapists work?

Physical therapists work in places such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, health centers, sports clubs, or in their own private practices.

What are the requirements for applying?

To be admitted to the Physiotherapy Program, you must have a general university entrance qualification, a vocational matriculation exam, a relevant college entrance exam, or an equivalent professional qualification along with the required supplemental exams.

Is financial support available during my Physiotherapy studies?

In addition to government-funded opportunities, merit-based scholarships are awarded annually for specific degree programs. Furthermore, the Humanomed Group, as a partner, offers a scholarship for Physiotherapy students.

How does the admission process proceed?

The admissions process includes an online written placement test, a practical second part held on campus, and a final in-person interview.

How much are the tuition fees?

The tuition fee for the Bachelor's Program in Physiotherapy is €363.36 per semester, plus the ÖH fee.

How can I apply?

After yousubmit your application materialsonline, a structured three-step admissions process will follow: 

• a written online placement test, 
• a practical component held directly on campus, and 
• a personal interview.