University Entrance Examination Preparation Course (SBPL)

Who can apply?

The target audience for the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course at CU Carinthia University consists of individuals who do not have a Matura (High School Diploma) but who possess relevant professional or non-professional prior knowledge.

Admission requirements include being at least 20 years of age and holding citizenship of an EU or EEA country, or belonging to a group of persons as defined by the Group of Persons Ordinance. This is based on the current legal provisions pursuant to Section 5 of the Higher Education Act (FHG) in conjunction with Section 64a(2) of the University Act (UG).

What about the organization, costs and funding?

The course fee is 1,500 euros for the first year of study and is collected in two equal installments at the beginning of the winter semester and the beginning of the summer semester. Enrollment in a semester of the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course program - and thus attendance in one or more courses from the list of elective or required courses - is only possible after payment of the respective installment of the tuition fee.

It is possible to extend the preparation period for the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course by extending the duration of study; starting in the third semester, a course fee equal to the tuition fee for regular students in effect at that time, plus the applicable ÖH fee, will be charged for attending one or more courses and using the facilities. A leave of absence for a few courses that have not yet been completed is possible for a maximum duration of one academic year. Course fees already paid are non-refundable.

It is planned that, in the event of admission to a regular Degree program at CU Carinthia University, the tuition fee for the first semester of the standard program of study will be waived. However, the tuition fee can only be waived if the Degree program begun immediately follows the final semester of the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course.

Is there a list of courses?

The required classes in the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course cover a broad range of fundamental and advanced topics that are specifically tailored to the requirements of each field of study.

Elective courses are offered on a field-of-study-specific basis and are described in detail in the elective course catalog. Depending on the degree program, 1-2 elective courses are required to complete the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course.

The required subjects are biology, German, English, mathematics, mathematics 3 and physics.

For medical and veterinary medicine programs, the required subjects are Biology, German, English and Mathematics, as well as the course “Scientific Work and Writing” (2 SWS) as an elective.

For social sciences and economics programs, the required subjects are German, English and Mathematics, along with two elective courses. The first is the course “Scientific Work and Writing,” and the second is selected from the current elective course catalog.

For engineering programs, the required courses are German, English, Mathematics 3 and Physics, as well as the course “Academic Research and Writing” (2 SWS) as an elective.

How does the registration and admission process work?

Want to study without a High School Diploma? Please apply through our Online Application System. When applying, list the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course as your first priority and let us know in your statement of purpose which Degree program you are interested in pursuing.

Is it possible to take just individual courses?

Have you already taken courses in the required subjects or do you have knowledge in these subject areas, but lack proof of it? You have the option to take the exam in individual subjects for a fee of € 150.00 - attending the University Entrance Examination Preparation Course is not required.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the college entrance exam preparation course?

Upon successful completion of all courses in the University Entrance Examination Preparation program, participants receive a University Entrance Certificate. This certificate confirms the successful completion of the required exams and entitles the holder to admission to all Degree programs within the field of study for which the University Entrance Qualification was earned.

The University Entrance Certificate grants access to Bachelor’s Degree programs in the selected field of study at Austrian Universities, Colleges of Education and Universities of Applied Sciences, provided that corresponding Degree programs are offered there.