2002 Universities Act

The basic principles and obligations of Austrian universities are regulated by the Universitätsgesetz 2002 (UG 2002; 2002 Universities Act).

For university professors the following provisions in the 2002 Universities Act are of particular significance (extract):

• § 97 University Professors
• § 26 Research Promotion, Commissioned Research and Authorisations
• § 27 Authorisations

More detailed information

Federal Act on the Organisation of Universities and their Studies (Universities Act 2002 – UG)
(RIS - Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria)