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The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) supports refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and displaced persons from Ukraine in their integration into Austrian society. As part of its integration counseling services, the ÖIF provides information about legal integration measures and enrolls individuals in German language courses, values and orientation courses, and other integration programs. Furthermore, the ÖIF offers comprehensive advice on a wide range of topics related to living and working in Austria.
The integration counselling services of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) are generally open to everyone. They are aimed particularly at refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection within the framework of their legal integration obligations, at third-country nationals within the framework of the integration agreement, and at displaced persons from Ukraine. Austrian citizens can also take advantage of certain counselling and support services offered by the ÖIF, such as for the recognition of qualifications acquired abroad.
Learn German
Advice on all aspects of learning German – from determining language level to booking suitable German courses and providing information about exams and online offers.
Finding a job
Advice on starting a career – from information on the Austrian job market to job search and application, to learning German while working.
Integration of women
Specific integration advice for women – from career and educational opportunities to health and family, as well as protection from violence and self-determination for women and girls.
Integration of men
Specific integration advice for men – from support in difficult life situations to conflicts in family and partnership, to learning German and job search.
The integration counselling service supports refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and displaced persons from Ukraine in their integration into Austrian society. It provides information about legal integration measures and facilitates enrollment in German language courses, values and orientation courses, and other integration programs.
Integration counselling is aimed particularly at refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection within the framework of their legal integration obligations, as well as at displaced persons from Ukraine. Certain counselling services are also open to other immigrants and Austrian citizens.
Yes. Refugees and those granted subsidiary protection must appear in person at the responsible integration center of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) after their status has been granted. As part of their legal integration obligations, they are also required to participate in the planned integration measures.
To schedule an integration consultation, please contact the ÖIF integration center in your federal state. The ÖIF integration hotline at 050 46 80 will inform you about the responsible consultation center and how to arrange an appointment.
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers integration counselling at its integration centers in all nine state capitals. In addition, there are mobile counselling services in the regions, offered based on need.