For Ukrainians in Austria
Free education and career resources for Ukrainians in Vienna
Verified options for language, mentoring, and skills. Every TEEI programme is free and open to 75,000+ Ukrainians already living in Vienna.
Language Learning
Free Language Courses in Vienna
6 verified programmes for Ukrainians in Vienna. TEEI conversation practice is free and online. Local courses are listed alongside.
TEEI Language Programmes
Free, fully online, run by The Educational Equality Institute. Join from anywhere with an internet connection.
TEEI Language Connect
- Language
- English
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Free
1-to-1 video practice with volunteer conversation partners
See detailsBabbel (via TEEI)
- Language
- German
- Format
- online
- Level
- A1-B2
- Cost
- Free
Access through TEEI language programme
See detailsLocal Language Courses in Vienna
In-person and hybrid courses in Vienna. Many are free for refugees through government funding.
Wiener Volkshochschulen (VHS Wien)
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C1
- Cost
- Free for refugees with OIF voucher
Integration courses (Werte- und Orientierungskurse) at 30+ VHS locations across Vienna
Visit ProviderOIF (Osterreichischer Integrationsfonds)
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-B1
- Cost
- Free
Free German courses and integration programmes for refugees and displaced persons
Visit ProviderGoethe-Institut Wien (closed 2023, redirects to OSD)
- Language
- German
- Format
- in-person
- Level
- A1-C2
- Cost
- Examination and preparation courses available
OSD (Osterreichisches Sprachdiplom) provides German certification exams recognised in Austria
Visit ProviderTech Training & Upskilling in Vienna
Free and funded training in web development, data, and design. TEEI provides DataCamp access and structured upskilling at no cost.
Google Career Certificates
IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, Cybersecurity
- Cost
- Free for refugees via scholarship
AMS Wien - Qualifizierungsprogramme
IT skills, digital literacy, vocational training
- Cost
- Free
AMS-funded training courses for job seekers, including refugees with temporary protection
View ProgrammeUniversity Access in Vienna
Universities in Vienna with pathways for Ukrainians: guest auditing, preparatory tracks, online degrees.
Universitat Wien (University of Vienna)
MORE initiative for refugees - access to courses and academic orientation
- Eligibility
- Refugees with prior university education
- Cost
- Free
Technische Universitat Wien (TU Wien)
MORE programme for refugee students in STEM fields
- Eligibility
- Refugees with STEM background
- Cost
- Free
Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien (WU Vienna)
MORE programme and preparatory courses for refugee students
- Eligibility
- Refugees with business or economics background
- Cost
- Free
Kiron Open Higher Education
Online degree pathways for refugees
- Eligibility
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Cost
- Free
Career & Employment
Career Resources for Ukrainians in Vienna
Free career mentoring through TEEI, plus local employers, job boards, and counselling services. Finance is Vienna's anchor sector.
Major Employers with Refugee Initiatives
Public hiring programmes and integration initiatives for refugees in Vienna.
Erste Group Bank
Banking / Finance
Refugee Integration ProgrammeRefugee integration and diversity hiring initiatives
View CareersJob Boards & Employment Portals
Where to look for jobs in Vienna: refugee-focused boards, government portals, and the major national platforms.
Career Counselling & Mentoring
TEEI Mentorship pairs you with a professional in your field for free, ongoing one-to-one guidance. Local services add qualification-recognition support.
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine
1-to-1 career mentoring with professionals
- Cost
- Free
AMS Wien (Arbeitsmarktservice Wien)
Government employment services and career guidance
- Cost
- Free
Beratungszentrum fur Migranten und Migrantinnen
Migration counselling, credential recognition, and employment advisory
- Cost
- Free
TEEI in Vienna
How The Educational Equality Institute Supports Ukrainians in Vienna
2 active TEEI programmes serve Ukrainians in Vienna and across Austria. Free, online, run with volunteer mentors and language partners over secure video. For the wider picture, see all of Austria or browse by country.
Language Connect
PilotMentors for Ukraine
PilotCommunity & Support
Ukrainian Community Resources in Vienna
Ukrainian community groups, integration counselling, and government refugee services in Vienna. Housing, legal advice, document services, cultural events.
Ukrainian Organisations
Ukrainische Gemeinde in Osterreich
Ukrainian community organisation
- Cultural events and exhibitions
- Community networking
- Information sessions for newcomers
- Ukrainian language school for children
Botschaft der Ukraine in Osterreich (Ukrainian Embassy)
Diplomatic and consular services
- Document services
- Passport renewal
- Legal assistance
Integration & Welfare Support
Integration counselling, family support, employment guidance, housing assistance. Usually free for refugees.
Fonds Soziales Wien (FSW)
Municipal social services
- Refugee accommodation
- Social counselling
- Integration coordination
- Financial assistance
Caritas Wien
Integration and humanitarian support
- Housing support
- Legal advice
- German courses
- Employment counselling
Diakonie Fluchtlingsdienst
Refugee counselling and legal aid
- Legal counselling
- Asylum procedure support
- Integration services
- Youth programmes
Government Refugee Services
Residence permits, asylum processing, qualification recognition, and integration referrals. Essential for legal status.
MA 35 - Einwanderung und Staatsburgerschaft (Vienna Immigration Office)
Municipal immigration authority
- Residence permit processing
- Temporary protection registration
- Work permit coordination
OIF (Osterreichischer Integrationsfonds)
Federal integration fund
- Integration courses
- German language programmes
- Values and orientation courses
- Credential recognition support
Common Questions
Questions about resources in Vienna
The blockers that come up most often. Anything else: contact@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org.
What free German courses are available for Ukrainians in Vienna?
Ukrainians in Vienna can access free German courses through Wiener Volkshochschulen (VHS) with an OIF voucher, and the Osterreichischer Integrationsfonds offers free integration courses. OSD provides German certification exams. TEEI Language Connect offers free online German and English conversation practice.
How do I get an OIF integration course voucher in Vienna?
Contact the Osterreichischer Integrationsfonds (OIF) office in Vienna. With temporary protection (Aufenthaltsrecht) you are entitled to free German and integration courses. The OIF provides Werte- und Orientierungskurse (values and orientation courses) alongside German language training.
Are there free tech training programmes for refugees in Vienna?
Yes. DataCamp access is free through TEEI for data science. Google Career Certificates offers refugee scholarships. AMS Wien funds IT skills and vocational training for job seekers with temporary protection. Austrian universities' MORE programme provides free access to tech courses.
How can I get career mentoring in Vienna as a Ukrainian professional?
TEEI Mentors for Ukraine offers free 1-to-1 career mentoring. AMS Wien provides government career guidance. Beratungszentrum fur Migranten offers credential recognition support and employment advisory for migrants and refugees.
What documents do I need to work in Vienna as a Ukrainian refugee?
With Aufenthaltsrecht (temporary protection) under the Displaced Persons Directive, you have the right to work in Austria. Register at MA 35 in Vienna for your residence card. Your Ukrainian qualifications may need recognition through the Austrian ENIC-NARIC centre for regulated professions.
One clear step in Vienna
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