Austria: New Job Opportunities with Lower Language Criteria!

One requirement that healthcare workers need to fulfill to work in Austria is knowing the German language. However, that criteria has been lowered, which opens new possibilities for a higher number of doctors and other healthcare workers.

Learn more about these changes and available positions below.

Lower Language Criteria

Until now, healthcare workers needed to know the German language at a C1 level (confirmed by the Gothe, TELC, or ÖSD certificate) in order to obtain a work license, take FSP (Fachsprachprufung – medical German language exam), and get a job in Austria. 

However, in July 2024, this language criteria has been lowered to the B2 level. So, you no longer have to be an advanced but rather an independent user of the German language. This still implies good verbal and written communication skills, but not at the previously required level. 

Acceptable certificates remain unchanged. 

Current Job Offers for Healthcare Workers in Austria

Currently, we have several job offers for healthcare workers in Austria: 

• pediatric specialist 
• internal medicine specialist
• internal medicine specialist – cardiologist
• internal medicine specialist – rheumatologist
• physiotherapists

Requirements for Specialist Doctors: 

• come from an EU country 
• speak German at a B2 level, with Gothe, TELC, and ÖSD certificates being acceptable

Requirements for Physiotherapists: 

• come from an EU country 
• speak German at a B1 – B2 level
• have a diploma
• have previous work experience within the EU 

Why Austria?

Austria is well-positioned and well-connected with other EU countries. So, if you want to leave your home country and work abroad, but still visit your loved ones often, Austria could be a great choice. 

When it comes to the work conditions, these are far better than in most EU countries. Austrian healthcare workers have excellent work resources available, while further training and specialization are encouraged and paid for. 

Also, due to the higher living standards, free days are often spent going hiking, enjoying fine dining, skiing…

So, you’ll stay close to your home country while, at the same time, enjoying the picturesque country of valleys, lakes, and culture. 

Learn more about the advantages of working and living in Austria in Dr. Božičević’s review. 

An Overview of the Key Benefits of Working and Living in Austria 

• Well-connected with other EU countries
• Better work conditions
• Opportunities to advance and refine your skills
• High availability of quality work resources
• High quality of life

You Want to Live and Work in Austria. But How Do You Actually Do It? 

You’ve decided it’s time for a change and chose Austria to work and live in. But how do you get started? What documentation do you need? Where should you apply? 

Contact us and we’ll provide expert guidance through applying for a job, collecting the documentation, moving, obtaining a license, and other necessary processes for moving to Austria. We’ll also help you find your ideal workplace!