November 4th | Bruck / Mur
Strong region,
strong people!
WELCOME TO EASTERN UPPER STYRIA
Zoom in on the region around Leoben, Bruck an der Mur, Mürzzuschlag and Mariazell and discover eastern Upper Styria as a perfect place to live, study and work. Find all the ingredients for a fulfilled life in pristine nature with fresh air and countless leisure offers, sport, culture, idyllic communities, charming small towns, excellent education providers for the entire family and – highly important – world-renowned businesses ready to hire ambitious skilled workers.
Social security, moderate housing and living costs, great infrastructure and excellent healthcare create ideal conditions for you. International corporations, national flagship companies with extensive expertise in the field of research based at the Technical University of Leoben and the UAS JOANNEUM Kapfenberg make eastern Upper Styria a great and attractive place to live for people from all over the world. The next success story here could be yours!
Immigration, residence permits and visas
Eastern Upper Styria is a place where exciting career options meet a high overall quality of life. If you would like to move here from abroad, please find out in advance about the appropriate residence permit or the required visa.
Up-to-date and reliable information on immigration, residence, employment, visa categories and document verification can be found directly on the website of the Austrian Business Agency (ABA) – or by clicking the following links:
Checklist on arrival
Do you come from a third country, are you an EU citizen, EEA citizen or Swiss national? We have prepared a checklist for you to make your start here as easy as possible.
Kick start for your career
Eastern Upper Styria stands for pioneering technologies and sustainability in everyday-life. This is where smart solutions are created from scrap metal, and drinking water from waste water – ideal conditions for international specialists with an innovative spirit. Those who want to work in the Styrian “Silicon Valley” in legally protected professions such as in technology, nursing or healthcare often need their qualifications to be officially recognised in order to confirm their comparability with Austrian training standards.
Top addresses for newcomers
In addition to the district authorities as the first point of contact for newcomers from third countries and the European Economic Area, the cities of Leoben, Bruck an der Mur and Kapfenberg also offer personal counselling. Please contact the service offices in your municipality.
Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district authority
Here you can obtain your residence permit or registration certificate.
Leoben
district authority
Official authority for residence permit or registration certificate.
LE Kompass
(Leoben)
To make your arrival in Leoben as easy as possible for you, please contact the LE Kompass service centre and make an appointment.
Welcome Daheim (Kapfenberg)
New to Kapfenberg? Get personal advice at the municipality’s contact office.
Arriving in
Bruck an der Mur
Bruck an der Mur offers personal and individual counselling for new arrivals.
Education for everyone
The regional education fair aims to be for everyone: Educational institutions from eastern Upper Styria will be presenting themselves to young people and adults looking for something new for themselves on November 4th at the HBLA für Forstwirtschaft in Bruck/Mur.
From 13:00 to 18:00 you can find out everything about education and further education, training, courses and retraining, funding and other educational topics in the region.
Language means access & active participation
Language opens doors. In eastern Upper Styria you will find a wide range of German courses, free of charge or for a fee, with or without a qualification, for all language levels. Ideal for integration and to seize new opportunities.
Full speed ahead.
With education.
Lifelong learning is more important today than ever before. Good education not only develops the personality and enables a fulfilled life. It also guarantees a good job and ongoing prospects. Find out now what opportunities are open to you or your child!
Children
School lays the foundation for your child's future. Discover the educational opportunities in Eastern Upper Styria!
Parents
Education accompanies parents on their journey. Find out more about further education programmes in your region!
Young adults
Ready for university? Discover the study opportunities at the universities in Upper Styria and start your future!
Adult education
Further education? Professional reorientation? Find the right offer for your wishes and possibilities from the region's rich portfolio!
Strong personalities from eastern Upper Styria
Aniko, Nicola and Jürgen, Gregor and Aline. They are making their way. And they know why eastern Upper Styria is the best place to do so. Whether a career in a top international company, research, youth and adult education or realization in the arts - all doors are open here. Our testimonials know this and are happy to tell you about it.
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More InformationAnd a word about us
Obersteierstark is a project close to our hearts. We – that is the Regionalmanagement Obersteiermark Ost. We work every day to make our region even better. Because we know – Eastern Upper Styria is worth living in. We like living and working here. And we also want to inspire others for the opportunity to have a successful career and a happy life here.
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