This degree programme is the right place for you if you are interested in the life phase of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and family formation up to the child's first birthday. You enjoy working with women and families and see your future in a healthcare profession with a high degree of personal responsibility.
"The research-led teaching and the high practical component guarantee that you will be optimally trained and prepared for all areas of midwifery work."
Beate Kayer, Head of degree programme
Programme fact file
Degree programme
Bachelor's degree programme - 6 semesters
Academic degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc)
Programme structure
Full-time
Available study places
15
Study location
UAS Study Centre in Pinkafeld
Language of tuition
German (required language level at least B2), individual courses can also be held in English (required language level at least B2)
15 applicants are accepted onto the Bachelor's degree programme in Midwifery at the University of Applied Sciences each year.
Application deadline: 31 March - you can see whether an application is still possible after this date HERE. Registration takes place via the online application.
Only applications received within the specified deadline will be considered in the admissions procedure for the coming academic year.
The 3-stage admissions assessment consists of
Application documents + letter of motivation
Ranking test: online* (08., 09+10.04.2024)
Admission interview: at the study centre in Pinkafeld** (May and June 2024)
*Dates will be allocated and are not freely selectable
**Applicants can choose freely from selected dates Subject to change
Information on the admission procedure:
Written test
This is a written aptitude test that tests general central intellectual and specific medical skills. Questions from the following categories are asked with regard to the requirements of the degree programme and later work as a midwife:
Language comprehension/expression (German and English)
Logical and networked thinking
Numeracy
Concentration and memory skills
Spatial visualisation
General health-related knowledge
Examples of possible content in these areas can be found in relevant literature on the subject of test and applicant training (internet search terms: study ability tests, intelligence test, cognitive performance test, etc.).
Examples of test trainers:
Guth, K. & Mery, M. (2017). test trainers for all types of recruitment tests, aptitude tests and job aptitude tests: suitable for training, work and study. Ausbildungspark Verlag.
Hesse, J. & Schrader, H.-C. (2011). test training in logic. Passing aptitude and recruitment tests with confidence. Stark Verlag.
The invitation to the admission interview requires successful completion of the first and second stage of the admission assessment. The University of Applied Sciences Burgenland will inform you by e-mail no later than 2 weeks after you have completed the written test whether or not you have been invited to the further admission procedure. No information will be given by telephone.
Admission interview
An interview is held to gain an initial impression of your suitability for the programme and profession. The content of the interview may relate to career and study motivation, CV and training, ability to reflect and perform, ability to work in a team and the like.
Your written application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, form of application, etc.) are also decisive for your ranking in the admission procedure.
Decision on admission
Applicants are ranked according to a points system. You will be informed by e-mail whether you have been allocated a place on the programme or whether you are on the waiting list. Information on the ranking or a possible place on the waiting list will not be provided by telephone.
Deposit
After the binding allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.
Vaccination recommendations of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
According to these recommendations, it is necessary for all persons working in the clinical field to provide proof of immunity against Covid-19, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and varicella (chickenpox). Hepatitis B can be organised by University of Applied Sciences Burgenland during the first year of study, as the costs are covered by AUVA.
The entire immunisation process must be completed and documented at the beginning of the course .
Midwifes work both as employees in hospitals and primary care centres and as freelancers in private practice:
Outpatient clinics, antenatal ward, delivery room and postnatal ward
Home obstetrics, attending midwife, midwife consultations, antenatal care, prenatal care and postnatal care, breastfeeding counselling, maternity consultations and early help