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Study Abroad Austria. In Austria, higher education is provided by universities (including the universities of the arts) and Fachhochschulen which were introduced in 1994. There are also Academies (e.g. Teacher Training Colleges). The 1993 University Reform redefined the relationships of the universities and the State. The universities remain state institutions and the State continues to finance them. Universities are free to handle their internal affairs and formulate their statutes. The law provides for the establishment of a university board (Universitätsbeirat) at each institution which comprises leading figures from public life and the private sector. It also provides for the University Curatorium which is responsible for providing the Federal Minister of Education, Science and Culture with expert opinion on issues of university policy and launching evaluation measures that pertain to the university sector as a whole. The University Assembly elects the rectors. The Ministry assumes a predominantly supervisory function and continues to be responsible for strategic planning and research. The 1997 Universities Studies Act establishes which degree programmes may be introduced at universities and regulates admissions and the award of academic degrees. In 1998, a law was passed which reorganised the Schools of Art and Music into universities of the arts. In 1999, the university Accreditation Act was enacted which allows private institutions to obtain accreditation as a Private University by an autonomous board, the Accreditation Council.
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