The University College for Agrarian and Environmental Pedagogy Vienna (Austria) is a science and pedagogic center for the education of teachers and consultants in the professional fields of agriculture and forestry as well as environmental education. Both the rural and the urban Austrian economic area will be influenced more and more by structural, ecological and social change in the future. Well-trained people and the opportunity of further education in the development of new rural occupations are central elements of sustainable development.

About 600 students study at UCAEP. The university employs about 90 persons. The University College for Agrarian and Environmental Pedagogy enables an occupational education based on scientific knowledge.

Studies in Agrarian Pedagogy: In this training, students acquire the necessary qualifications to teach pupils of Schools of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences as well as adults in Further Education. Therefore, promoting the students’ ability to convey their expertise successfully has become the central aim of UCAEPs teacher training program.

The focus lies on subject areas such as business management, agricultural sciences, food sciences, regional management, educational sciences, personality development and project management.

Studies in Environmental Education: In the study program of Environmental Education, great importance is attached to the qualification of students in the areas of environment, sustainable development and pedagogy. The program involves issues such as sustainable development in local and regional areas, climate protection, energy efficiency, educational sciences, personal development and project management.

Besides the bachelor- and master Studies many further education studies are offered. (e.g. Educational Management in Rural Areas, Management and environment, Business administration in the field of agriculture and nutrition, Consultant and Trainer).