The bachelor's degree programme in Speech and Language Therapy is the right choice for you if you are interested in communication, speech, language, voice, breathing, swallowing and hearing. Speech therapists help with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders as well as communication, breathing and hearing problems in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, kindergartens or independently in their own practice.

"If you would like to realise your career aspirations as a speech therapist, we will accompany you on your challenging training path and prepare you optimally for your future career in speech therapy through research-oriented teaching with a high practical component."

Nicole Feichtgraber, Head of degree programme

Programme fact file

Degree programme

Bachelor's degree programme - 6 semesters

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) and professional qualification as a speech therapist

Programme structure

Career enabling (Monday to Thursday)

Available study places

15

Study location

UAS Study Centre Pinkafeld

Language of tuition

German (required language level C2), some courses are held in English (minimum required language level B2).

Tuition fees

None

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Bachelor's degree programme Speech and Language Therapy

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The University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's degree programme in Speech and Language Therapy accepts 15 applicants each year.

Application deadline: 31 March

Only applications received within the specified deadline will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Registration takes place via the online application.

The 4-stage admissions assessment consists of

  • Application documents and letter of motivation
  • Written ranking test: online (mid-March to early April)
  • Speech therapy aptitude test: at the study centre in Pinkafeld (April to mid-May 2024)
  • Medical aptitude test: at the clinic in Oberwart (mid-May 2024)

Subject to change without notice

Information on the admission procedure:

Written ranking 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 future work as a speech therapist:

  • Language comprehension/expression (German and English)
  • Logical and networked thinking
  • Numeracy
  • Concentration and memory skills
  • Spatial imagination
  • 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). Logic test training. Passing aptitude and recruitment tests with confidence. Stark Verlag.

The invitation to the two further stages of the admission procedure requires successful completion of the first stage. The University of Applied Sciences Burgenland will inform you by e-mail no later than 2 weeks after you have passed the written test whether or not you have been invited to the further admission procedure. No information will be given by telephone.

Speech therapy aptitude test

An initial impression of your aptitude for the programme and profession will be gained in the form of a profession-specific aptitude test and an interview. The job-specific aptitude test includes an analysis of your pronunciation, facial and tongue muscles, voice, breathing and verbal and written language skills. The content of the interview can 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.

Medical aptitude test

The medical aptitude test includes a phoniatric examination (stroboscopy). The medical aptitude test gives an impression of your aptitude for the programme and profession.

Decision on admission

Applicants are ranked according to a points system. You will be informed by email 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 the 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 before the start of the first internship and documented in the vaccination certificate.

Highlights of this degree programme

  • Double degree: In addition to the academic degree, graduates also have a professional qualification as a speech and language therapist
  • Opportunities to specialise through the elective modules Speech Therapy for Singers and Professional Voices and Manual Techniques in Speech Therapy
  • High proportion of practical experience: students spend a quarter of their training in a total of 5 internships in various healthcare and social institutions in different specialist areas
  • The speech therapy teaching practice enables a lively transfer between theory and practice. Under the supervision of experienced speech therapists, students treat patients following a referral from a doctor
  • Experience interprofessional collaboration through interprofessional courses with other degree programmes in the Department of Health
  • Optimal group size, which enables students to develop their individual competences

Career opportunities

Speech therapists work as employees in health and social care facilities, in the education system and as freelancers in private practice.

Speech therapy

in public and private hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, retirement and nursing homes, kindergartens, schools, aid organisations or speech therapy practices.

Health promotion and health counselling

in schools, kindergartens, communities, various companies and institutions.

Teaching and research

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