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Don’t just climb corporate ladders. Reach the summit of your career!

25.4 %

International employees

Source: Central organisation of the social insurance institutions 2024
€ 78800

Average annual salary of software engineers

Source: Kienbaum 2025
# 1

Most liveable country in the EU

Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024
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Talent Hub

Austria offers many opportunities on the job market. As an international talent, you can find attractive job offers, especially in the fields of ICT, metal technology, electrical engineering and life sciences. As an employer, you can advertise your vacancies in Austria free of charge and find potential applicants.

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Immigration
Guide Austria

The Immigration Guide Austria provides answers to important questions about working in Austria, staying in Austria, living in Austria, family reunification, employment of foreigners and more.

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Upcoming events

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  • 07.5.2026 - 24.5.2026

    ITESM EmpleaTec Mexico 2026

    EmpleaTec is a career and graduate fair organized by the Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) that connects students and graduates in Mexico with employers and universities. ABA – Work in Austria will be participating both virtually and in person, providing information about career opportunities in Austria at multiple ITESM locations.

    hybrid, Mexico To event
  • 27.5.2026

    TVZ Career Day

    The Austrian Business Agency (WORK in AUSTRIA) is a partner of the TVZ Career Day, which takes place in Zagreb. The event is one of the most important career days for students and graduates of technical disciplines and offers direct exchange with companies and institutions. 

    Zagreb, Croatia To event
  • 01.6.2026

    How International Students Can Access the Austrian Labour Market

    You are an international student in Austria and have doubts about residency and employment? Then this webinar is for you – we will provide an overview of the different types of residency and work permit options and answer your questions.

    virtual, Austria To event

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WORK in AUSTRIA is the point of contact for specialists who would like to work in Austria as well as for companies looking for suitable specialists. We advise you free of charge.

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Your Personal Guide

Every beginning is difficult. But not when you get good advice. Use the Personal Guide of WORK in AUSTRIA and find valuable information about living, working, education, healthcare and culture in Austria.

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Research in Austria

Planning your next career move in R&D?
Austria is the place to be. Enjoy outstanding quality of life and top-notch infrastructure.
Discover your opportunities to work as an international researcher in Austria.

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Latest blog posts

Find interesting articles about living and working in Austria here.

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Quality of life

Austria is a prosperous, stable and thriving country with a long and turbulent history. In addition to its dynamic and innovative economy, Austria is not only valued across the globe as a nation boasting a rich cultural heritage and as a travel destination and business partner, but also as the adopted country of international specialists. Numerous expatriates from all over the world have decided to live and work in the country whose capital city is rated as having the highest quality of life anywhere.

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We simply make it easy

WORK in AUSTRIA is the point of contact for specialists who would like to work in Austria as well as for companies looking for suitable specialists. We advise you free of charge.

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