Austrian Federal Ministry of Education Science and Research

The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) creates the best possible environment for schools, universities and research institutions, and represents the interests of Austria as a location for science, research and business on the international stage.

The Ministry’s tasks are performed by the individual Directorates-General focusing on the following areas:

• Education (early childhood education, school and adult education)
• Science and higher education institutions
• Research