New Master's Program for Psychotherapy Approved by the National Council

The National Council established a new Master's program in Psychotherapy on Wednesday. Starting from the winter semester 2026/2027, 500 study places will be available. Only the Greens voted against it, as the Danube University Krems is also expected to benefit.

Greens suspect strategy in favor of Danube University Krems

The acting parliamentarian Sigrid Maurer (Greens) sees this as a step to make the "continuing education institute" a full university through the back door. This was refuted by the Minister of Science, Eva Maria Holzleiter (SPÖ).

Allocation based on the model of medical studies

For the 500 beginner places, a 75 percent Austrian quota is planned, similar to medicine. Also following the model of medical studies, study places in the Psychotherapy Master's program can be dedicated to tasks in the public interest.

(APA/Red)

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