KPH

What KPH does

KPH Wien/Niederösterreich is a private Austrian university of teacher education (Pädagogische Hochschule) operating campuses in Vienna (Strebersdorf, Gersthof, and a planned Währing campus opening in 2028/29) and St. Pölten, plus three dedicated Bildungszentren in central Vienna. It is described as Europe's only ecumenically governed University College for Teacher Education of Christian Churches, delivering primary and secondary school teacher degree programs (Lehramt Primarstufe and Sekundarstufe), a Quereinstieg career-changer pathway for secondary teaching, religious education programs, early childhood education, and an induction phase for new teachers. The institution's continuing education portfolio spans Hochschullehrgänge (30–90 ECTS-AP) leading to Master of Arts (CE) or Master of Science (CE) qualifications, Micro Credentials up to 15 ECTS-AP (including a civic education program co-developed with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence), and specialized professional development for in-service teachers and private schools.

The technology stack is a standard higher-education configuration: Moodle LMS for course delivery, PH-Online for student administration, SharePoint for internal collaboration, PHAIDRA for digital asset management, and a bildung.kphvie.ac.at Bildungsplattform for continuing education registration. KPH runs research divisions in interreligiosity, ethical and religious education, multilingualism (MEHR:SPRACHIGKEIT), and Design-Based Research, and provides school consulting services covering giftedness, entrepreneurship education, health promotion (KOMPASS), and school development leadership. The institution maintains approximately 100 European partner universities for Erasmus+ mobility and is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network.

The business model is primarily government-funded as a state-accredited pedagogical university, with limited fee-bearing revenue from continuing education programs, Micro Credentials, and Hochschullehrgänge whose pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct via multiple physical campuses and online platforms; the institution is part of the Nord-Ost cluster (School of Education) which links all pedagogical universities in Vienna and Lower Austria plus the University of Vienna for secondary teacher education. Revenue figures, headcount, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

KPH

Legal name

Private University of Education Vienna/Krems

Website

https://kphvie.ac.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KPH Wien/Niederösterreich is a private Austrian university of teacher education offering primary, secondary, religious education, and early childhood training programs, plus continuing education and research. It serves prospective and in-service teachers across Vienna and Lower Austria.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education / Teacher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Teacher Certification & Licensure Programs (EDAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM), Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB), Instructional Coaching & Teacher Professional Learning (School-Embedded) (EDAJAFAO)

Keywords

• Teacher education
• Primary school training
• Religious education programs
• Continuing professional development
• Educational research

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KPH Wien/Niederösterreich is a private university of teacher education that delivers accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs for primary and secondary school teachers, specialised religious education training, and a four-semester Quereinstieg (career changer) pathway for secondary teaching. Beyond initial teacher training, the institution offers Hochschullehrgänge (30–90 ECTS-AP) leading to Master of Arts (CE) or Master of Science (CE) qualifications, Micro Credentials up to 15 ECTS-AP, induction-phase support for new teachers, and continuing professional development for in-service educators across Vienna and Lower Austria.

Product overview

KPH Wien/Niederösterreich is a university college for teacher education operated by Christian churches, offering a comprehensive portfolio of teacher education programs and continuing professional development services. The core offerings include Bachelor and Master programs for primary and secondary school teacher education (Lehramt Primarstufe and Lehramt Sekundarstufe), with specialized tracks for religious education teaching. The institution provides alternative pathways such as the Quereinstieg (career changer) program for secondary school teaching. Beyond initial teacher education, the portfolio includes Hochschullehrgänge (university courses ranging 30-120 ECTS-AP) leading to Master of Arts (CE) or Master of Science (CE) degrees, as well as shorter Micro Credentials up to 15 ECTS-AP. Professional development is delivered through Fort- und Weiterbildung programs including the Induktionsphase for new teachers. Research and advisory services cover interreligiosity, ethical/religious education, multilingualism, and school development. International mobility programs connect students with approximately 100 partner institutions. The institution operates campuses in St. Pölten and Vienna, with a new campus planned for Wien-Währing opening in 2028/29.

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Products and services

• Lehramt Primarstufe (Bachelor & Master) Teacher education degree program for primary school teachers (Volksschule), offered as Bachelor and Master studies, including the option to combine with Religion teaching qualification.
• Lehramt Sekundarstufe (Allgemeinbildung) Teacher education degree program for secondary school teachers (AHS), offered in cooperation with other institutions in the Nord-Ost region.
• Quereinstieg Lehramt Sekundarstufe Alternative pathway program for career changers to become secondary school teachers, offered as a four-semester part-time higher education course.
• Religion Unterrichten Programs for becoming a religious education teacher, including combined primary teacher plus religion programs and standalone religion teacher training.
• Hochschullehrgänge (University Courses) Professional development courses ranging from 30 to 90 ECTS-AP, including Master of Arts (Continuing Education) and Master of Science (Continuing Education) programs.
• Micro Credentials Short professional development programs up to 15 ECTS-AP, including the Geistige Landesverteidigung (Mental National Defense) program on civic education and democratic values.
• Induktionsphase (Induction Phase) Professional induction program supporting new teachers in their transition to the teaching profession, with in-service training weeks.
• Fort- und Weiterbildung (Continuing Professional Development) Professional development offerings for teachers in Vienna and Lower Austria, including religious education training and special programs for private schools.
• Elementare Bildung (Early Childhood Education) Study program in early childhood education covering inclusion and leadership aspects.
• Forschen & Entwickeln (Research & Development) Research divisions covering areas including interreligiosity, ethical and religious education, multilingualism (MEHR:SPRACHIGKEIT), and Design-Based Research, with a focus on school development and quality management.
• Schulen Beraten (School Consulting) Advisory centers offering services in giftedness education (Begabung.Person.Potenzial), entrepreneurship education, health promotion (KOMPASS), and school development leadership.
• International Studieren (International Programs) International exchange programs with approximately 100 partner universities, including Erasmus+ mobility, incoming/outgoing student and staff programs, and blended intensive programs.
• Bildungsplattform Online education platform (bildung.kphvie.ac.at) for delivering continuing education and professional development courses.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesministerium Landesverteidigung (Federal Ministry of Defence)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Cooperation partner for the Micro Credential 'Geistige Landesverteidigung' (Intellectual Defence). The program supports civic education and democratic values within comprehensive national defence alongside military, economic, and civil defence components.
• University of PoltawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2023 through initiative of two individuals. Special recognition awarded to KPH by the University of Poltawa for solidarity and academic exchange, indicating mutual collaborative relationship.
• PH Zürich (Zurich University of Teacher Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational cooperation in the field of Management and Leadership. Erasmus+ mobility program enabling staff exchanges between KPH and PH Zürich.
• ECHA-Österreich (European Council for High Ability)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPH Vice President Wolfgang Ellmauer elected as Vice President of ECHA-Österreich. ECHA is an international association for gifted education research and initiatives.
• ~100 European Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproximately 100 international KPH education partners across Europe offering student and staff exchange programs through Erasmus+ and other international mobility initiatives.
• School of Education (Verbundregion Nord-Ost)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with all pedagogical universities in Vienna and Lower Austria plus University of Vienna for secondary school teacher education (Lehramtsstudium Sekundarstufe) in the North-East Austria cluster.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkminorOthersMembership in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, demonstrating commitment to international educational standards.
• Deutscher Orden (German Order)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bildungszentrum at Singerstraße 7 is located in the Deutschordenshaus (German Order House). The Order has historical connection to the building and educational activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pädagogische Hochschule Tirol: Austrian pedagogical university in Tyrol with primary, secondary, and Berufspädagogik teacher education programs. Comparable institutional scope and Austrian public-PH operating model.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Kärnten: Austrian pedagogical university in Carinthia offering initial teacher education and in-service training. Comparable Austrian public-PH operating model and program portfolio across primary, secondary, and continuing education.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark: Austrian pedagogical university in Styria delivering teacher education and continuing professional development. Directly comparable in scope, program mix, and Austrian public-university regulatory framework.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich: Austrian pedagogical university in Upper Austria offering the same Lehramt Primarstufe and Sekundarstufe portfolio, Quereinstieg pathways, and continuing education programs. Directly comparable institutional model operated by a different federal state.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Wien: The Vienna-based public pedagogical university directly competing with KPH in primary and secondary teacher education within the same metropolitan catchment. Both institutions operate within the Verbundregion Nord-Ost cluster and share student markets for Lehramt programs.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg: Austrian pedagogical university in Salzburg offering teacher education across primary, secondary, and religious education tracks. Operates the same Austrian public-PH model as KPH with comparable program structures and continuing education offerings.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Burgenland: Austrian pedagogical university in Burgenland providing teacher education and continuing professional development. Closely comparable as a smaller Austrian public-PH with similar program structure.

Regional players

• Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich: The Lower Austria public pedagogical university, sharing KPH's secondary geographic catchment and cooperating within the Verbundregion Nord-Ost cluster for Sekundarstufe programs. Directly comparable in teacher education portfolio but operating under different governance.
• Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich: Swiss pedagogical university named as a KPH cooperation partner for staff exchanges under Erasmus+ in the field of Management and Leadership. Directly comparable teacher education portfolio but operates in the Swiss (German-speaking) market rather than Austria.

Broad incumbents

• Universität Wien: Austria's largest university and KPH's cluster partner for Sekundarstufe teacher education in the Verbundregion Nord-Ost. Overlaps with KPH in secondary teacher training as part of a much broader academic portfolio spanning sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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