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- 4,7%
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share of GDP for education
In 2023, 4.7% of GDP was spent in Austria on education, excluding the pre-primary sector, and the trend is an upward one.
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- 34.3%
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percentage of pupils in the dual system
In 2022, 34.3% of pupils of the secondary level II attended combined school and occupational training, the successful dual system.
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- 21.0%
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percentage of the population with a university degree
21.0% of the population aged between 25 and 64 have a degree from a university or an academic qualification (2023).
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- 18
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pupils per class
The average size of a primary school class in Austria is 18 pupils (2023); the OECD average is 21 pupils.
Facts and Figures - Education
Standard Content Module
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| Universities and universities of applied sciences in Austria in 2025 | |
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| Public universities | 23 |
| Private universities | 17 |
| Universities of applied sciences | 21 |
| Total: | 61 |
| Education expenditure in Austria in 2022 | |
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| Education expenditure per pupil/student in US dollars | USD 20,942 |
| Share of total education expenditure in GDP | 4.7% |
Last update : 01.12.2025