Austria doesn’t use the German Bildungsgutschein system — instead, funding is typically explored through AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice) and regional programmes. Here’s how to understand your options and get started.
Depending on your situation (unemployed, jobseeking, reskilling, or employed and upskilling), you may be able to access support through AMS and/or regional funding organisations. Funding can take different forms, such as tuition support, training measures agreed with AMS, or allowances that help cover living costs during training.
Because eligibility and approval depend on your personal circumstances and the specific programme, we recommend booking a call with our team first. We’ll help you understand the study format, outline your learning plan, and prepare the information you may need for your funding conversation.
In some cases, funding may cover a large part of tuition — and in other cases it may support you in different ways (for example through a stipend or allowances during training). Funding decisions are always made by the responsible body (e.g., AMS or a regional organisation) and are subject to eligibility and approval.
Exact requirements vary by programme, but common eligibility pathways in Austria include:
You’ll usually need to be resident in Austria and able to provide proof of address (for example, a Meldezettel) and other documents requested by the funding body.
If you are registered with AMS, training measures and course cost support may be possible as part of an agreed plan to improve employability.
Austria offers support pathways aimed at helping people retrain into in-demand roles. Depending on the programme and your case, this can include financial support while you qualify.
AMS’ FiT programme supports women pursuing technical training routes, helping remove barriers to entering tech and engineering-related fields.
Some regions offer additional training grants or subsidies. For example, Vienna residents may be eligible for WAFF support depending on criteria and programme availability.
Rules for education-leave style support in Austria have changed recently and may continue to evolve. If you’re employed and want to upskill, check the current AMS guidance and ask your employer about available pathways.
Identify which funding pathway best matches your situation (e.g., AMS support for jobseekers, targeted reskilling programmes, or regional schemes such as WAFF in Vienna).
Apply for one of our bootcamps and book a call with our team — we’ll help you clarify the course structure, expected workload, and the information you may need for a funding conversation.
Attend your appointment or consultation prepared to explain why the bootcamp supports your career goals, how it improves employability, and how the learning plan fits your situation.
If your funding is approved, contact us with the good news so we can guide you through the final onboarding steps and confirm your place in the cohort.
If you’re considering funding in Austria and want help understanding which pathway might fit your situation, schedule a call with our education specialists. We’ll answer your questions, explain the bootcamp formats, and help you prepare for your next step. <br /><br /> Funding rules can vary and change over time — speaking with an advisor early is the best way to move forward with clarity.
