Resources
Informative Brochures
Welcome Brochure from the City of Graz (last updated: 2018)
A great source of information about the city in English for newcomers (EN)
Helpful information about moving to Austria from the BMEIA (EN)
Welcome to Austria brochure from the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) (EN)
2021 Brochure to Living and Working in Austria from EURES and AMS (EN)
Your Social Security Rights in Austria (last updated: 2021) – A useful document from the European Commission about your social security (insurance coverage and benefits) in Austria
Useful Websites with Information about Austria and Graz
Republic of Austria
Official homepage, explanation of the political system. (EN/DE)
BMEIA
Search for a foreign embassy or consulate located in Austria. (EN)
Styria Tourism
The official tourism site for the Province of Styria: where to go, where to stay and what to do. (EN)
Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF)
Online information about living in and moving to Austria from the ÖIF. The ÖIF also has an amazing website that lists German language classes available in Graz, and one that tells you how you can have your education/training certificates evaluated and recognized in Austria. (EN)
Just Landed
A really helpful website packed with information about how to face daily challenges of living in Austria (and many other foreign countries), from making a telephone call to going shopping and much more! (EN)
Virtual Vienna
Comprehensive site for the English-speaking community not just in Vienna, embassies, newspapers, conversion tables, stories, want ads, etc. (EN)
Welcome to Styria
All about living, working and getting started with life in Styria. (EN/DE)
Graz Tourism
Tourist office, not just for tourists, a must for newcomers. (EN/DE)
Austrian News for the German-impaired
An English-language online newspaper with the latest Austrian news and a comprehensive job search engine for jobs requiring English or another native language. (EN)
The leading English-language news outlet in Austria that was developed just for expats in Vienna. (EN)
This online news source for expats offers consistently helpful articles that guide you through life in Austria.
Blogs (about Life in Graz) by local English-speaking expats
Service Centers for Internationals / Expatriates
Serving and defending interests of U.S. individuals living worldwide. (EN)
American Women’s Association of Vienna
Information about living in Vienna (and Austria). (EN)
The Association of American Residents Overseas
Service for issues of concern to U.S citizens. (EN)
Support for British citizens in Austria. (EN)
Center of excellence and service for expatriates and their families initiated by the economics department of the city of Graz. You qualify for their services If you or someone in your family is an expatriate employed by one of the member companies listed on the website. (EN/DE)
FAWCO
Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas. (EN)
Network of International Women’s Associations which are non-political, non-religious, non-commercial and where membership is open to all nationalities to offer inter-club contact and communication. (EN)
Seddwell Center
English-language community center for international community members in Graz. (EN)
Special Resources from our partners
The IWA cooperates with the Department of Translation Studies at University of Graz to provide useful information on specific topics in English for our members and practical training for translation students. These projects are led by Dr. Elisabeth Wielander (Uni Graz) with support from Dr. Sara Crockett (IWA) and carried out by the individual students.
What is the ‘Dienstleistungsscheck‘ (Service Voucher)?
Brochure 1 (Feb 2024 – Manja Kolenc, Ines Kampenhuber, Nina Zupancic) / Brochure 2 (Feb 2024 – Aša Hlebec, Anna Bramberger, Sabine Missethon)
What is the ‘Digitales Amt‘ (Digital Public Administration)?
Brochure 1 (Feb 2024 – Katja Zobaric, Michaela Steiner, Hanna Schirnhofer) / Brochure 2 (Feb 2024 – Kaja Vecko, Anja Kolar, Maria Anko)
How to organize an event in Graz (Feb 2023 – Carina Karnitschnigg, Sabrina Langmann, Verena Hirmann)
How to seek funding for cultural projects (Feb 2023 – Nina Gödl, Johanna Gmeiner-Froschauer, Madelyn Miller)
Founding an association in Austria (Feb 2023 – Eleonora Fantinel, Melissa Perna, Sarah Werber)
Please note: These resources are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. The IWA assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content or for any consequences arising from the use or reliance on the information provided.
Travel and Transportation
Useful information about mobility in Styria. (EN/many languages)
By plane:
Vienna International Airport (EN/many languages)
Flughafen Graz (EN/DE/SI)
By train and bus:
Austrian National Railways (Österreichische Bundesbahnen)
Online tickets and train schedule information. (EN/DE)
Information about all public transportation networks in Styria. (EN/DE/IT)
By bicycle:
Radtouren
Cycle trails in Austria. (EN/many languages)
Eurovelo
Distance cycle routes in Austria and throughout Europe. (EN/many languages)
Bikemap
Worldwide bike route platform featuring many routes in Styria. (EN)
By hiking:
Great hiking tours in and around Graz. (EN/DE)
Planning and navigation platform for biking, hiking and more in Styria and beyond. (EN/many languages)
Children and Education
Family Guide – Services for Families in Austria
Information regarding government benefits and policies for all the development phases of your child. (EN/DE)
Information about Living in Austria with Children
Information provided by the Austrian Federal Chancellery. (EN)
Your one-stop-shop on Karmeliterplatz in Graz for ALL questions that you may have about having, raising or educating children in Austria. Their website is only in German, but don’t be shy…just go on by! (DE)
Eltern-Kind-Zentrum (EKIZ)
An amazing place to find information about childbirth and rearing children in Graz, meet with other parents, and participate in informative courses and workshops. They also have a list of local, trained (also some English-speaking!) babysitters. (DE)
The personnel at this office can answer any questions you may have about sending children to school in Graz! (DE)
IBOBB Café Service Center Graz
An information hub and contact point for all questions about education (including apprenticeships) and careers. (DE)
BIPS-Krones
Bilingual International Primary School in Graz. (EN/DE)
Graz International Bilingual Secondary School. (EN)
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Useful information about education in Austria. (EN/DE)
Overview of the structure and content of the Austrian education system. (EN/DE)
A great resource that can be used to find babysitters (also speaking English or another language) in your area. (DE)
Continuing Education and Universities
Berufsanerkennung (Recognition of foreign certificates/degrees in Austria)
Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) website that explains how you can submit your qualifications, degrees and certificates earned abroad for recognition in Austria. (EN)
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Get an overview of the Austrian higher education system. (EN)
University of Graz (Karl-Franzens-University) – KFU Graz (EN/DE)
Graz University of Technology – TU Graz (EN/DE)
Medical University of Graz – Med Uni Graz (EN/DE)
JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (EN/DE)
Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark
College for teacher training education. (EN/DE)
An adult continuing education school that offers a diversity of classes. (DE)
International Business School Styria Provides executive education in English and works with the Saint Mary’s College of California. (EN)
Culture
Comedy, drama, romance and more! (DE)
Luxurious red carpets, sparkling crystal chandeliers…prepare for the drama of the opera in Graz! (EN)
Talented theater productions for children and adolescents. (DE)
FRida & freD Children’s Museum
This incredible children’s museum offers fascinating exhibits for both younger and older children. From 4:00 pm every Thursday to Sunday, theater productions for children aged 2 and above are shown. (EN/DE)
Pennyless Players
A non-professional, non-profit student theatre group from Graz that loves to entertain their audiences with plays in the English language. (EN)
Vienna’s English Theatre
The oldest and most established English-language theatre in continental Europe! (EN/DE)
Work and professional life
Public Employment Agency in Austria (AMS) (EN)
A good place to get started looking for work and specialized training. Everyone can search the comprehensive e-jobs room! (EN/DE)
Berufsanerkennung (Recognition of foreign certificates/degrees in Austria)
Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) website that explains how you can submit your qualifications, degrees and certificates earned abroad for recognition in Austria. (EN/DE)
A great index of resources and services for people considering or pursuing self-employment. (EN)
Austrian Chamber of Labour (AK)
The Arbeiterkammer represents the interests of employed people in Austria. (DE)
Austrian Chamber of Economy (WKÖ)
This organization represents the interests of Austrian companies. (DE/some EN)
Other
LEO
Translation dictionary, service of Technical University of Munich. (EN/DE)
Deepl
Useful online translation tool. (many languages)
Herold
Online telephone book. (DE)
A multilingual women’s counseling center in Graz. (EN/DE)
Frauengesundheitszentrum (Women’s Health Center)
Learn more about women’s health issues and services. (EN/DE)
A helpful article from Expatica about the health insurance system and providers in Austria.
A network of counselors for men and women in Graz. (DE)
Search for private caretakers for children, the elderly, pets as well as cleaners and tutors. (DE)
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