Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses


Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses

Beginning of Studies in Austria: Evaluation of the Entry and Orientation Phase (StEOP)


3s is con­duc­ting a follow-up eva­lua­ti­on of the StEOP, which students are required to complete within the first four semesters. Particular focus is on the internal uni­ver­si­ty moni­to­ring systems. 

EU Common Training Frameworks – Which Professions Have the Potential?


The study, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, aims to identify pro­fes­si­ons that appear suitable for a Common Training Framework (CTF) across national borders. 

Study sup­port­ing the impact assess­ment for the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI)

3s experts con­tri­bu­te to research and con­sul­tan­cy on a possible legis­la­ti­ve proposal to make qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons and skills more trans­pa­rent, com­pa­ra­ble and trans­fera­ble, sup­port­ing worker mobility in the EU. 

Digital Adult Basic Education in Austria – Perspectives on a Sustainable Learning App

A fea­si­bi­li­ty study examines whether and under what con­di­ti­ons a digital learning appli­ca­ti­on to support adults’ basic skills can be meaningful­ly developed and implemented. 

Strengthening VET in Austria – Assessing and Developing the WKO Skills Strategy

3s evaluates the impact of the Austrian Economic Chamber’s Education Strategy and supports its  further deve­lo­p­ment to streng­then VET in Austria. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion

This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Artificial Intelligence as a Topic in Non-formal Training

The market study provides an up-to-date overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties focusing on arti­fi­ci­al intel­li­gence in Austria. 

Doctoral Training in Austria: An Evaluation of the doc.funds Programme

3s analyses the extent to which the FWF doc.funds programme has con­tri­bu­ted to the further deve­lo­p­ment of struc­tu­red doctoral pro­gram­mes in Austria. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries

The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET


The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Beginning of Studies in Austria: Evaluation of the Entry and Orientation Phase (StEOP)


3s is con­duc­ting a follow-up eva­lua­ti­on of the StEOP, which students are required to complete within the first four semesters. Particular focus is on the internal uni­ver­si­ty moni­to­ring systems. 

EU Common Training Frameworks – Which Professions Have the Potential?


The study, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, aims to identify pro­fes­si­ons that appear suitable for a Common Training Framework (CTF) across national borders. 

Study sup­port­ing the impact assess­ment for the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI)

3s experts con­tri­bu­te to research and con­sul­tan­cy on a possible legis­la­ti­ve proposal to make qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons and skills more trans­pa­rent, com­pa­ra­ble and trans­fera­ble, sup­port­ing worker mobility in the EU. 

Digital Adult Basic Education in Austria – Perspectives on a Sustainable Learning App

A fea­si­bi­li­ty study examines whether and under what con­di­ti­ons a digital learning appli­ca­ti­on to support adults’ basic skills can be meaningful­ly developed and implemented. 

Strengthening VET in Austria – Assessing and Developing the WKO Skills Strategy

3s evaluates the impact of the Austrian Economic Chamber’s Education Strategy and supports its  further deve­lo­p­ment to streng­then VET in Austria. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion

This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Artificial Intelligence as a Topic in Non-formal Training

The market study provides an up-to-date overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties focusing on arti­fi­ci­al intel­li­gence in Austria. 

Doctoral Training in Austria: An Evaluation of the doc.funds Programme

3s analyses the extent to which the FWF doc.funds programme has con­tri­bu­ted to the further deve­lo­p­ment of struc­tu­red doctoral pro­gram­mes in Austria. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries

The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET


The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Beginning of Studies in Austria: Evaluation of the Entry and Orientation Phase (StEOP)


3s is con­duc­ting a follow-up eva­lua­ti­on of the StEOP, which students are required to complete within the first four semesters. Particular focus is on the internal uni­ver­si­ty moni­to­ring systems. 

EU Common Training Frameworks – Which Professions Have the Potential?


The study, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, aims to identify pro­fes­si­ons that appear suitable for a Common Training Framework (CTF) across national borders. 

Study sup­port­ing the impact assess­ment for the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI)

3s experts con­tri­bu­te to research and con­sul­tan­cy on a possible legis­la­ti­ve proposal to make qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons and skills more trans­pa­rent, com­pa­ra­ble and trans­fera­ble, sup­port­ing worker mobility in the EU. 

Digital Adult Basic Education in Austria – Perspectives on a Sustainable Learning App

A fea­si­bi­li­ty study examines whether and under what con­di­ti­ons a digital learning appli­ca­ti­on to support adults’ basic skills can be meaningful­ly developed and implemented. 

Strengthening VET in Austria – Assessing and Developing the WKO Skills Strategy

3s evaluates the impact of the Austrian Economic Chamber’s Education Strategy and supports its  further deve­lo­p­ment to streng­then VET in Austria. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion

This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Artificial Intelligence as a Topic in Non-formal Training

The market study provides an up-to-date overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties focusing on arti­fi­ci­al intel­li­gence in Austria. 

Doctoral Training in Austria: An Evaluation of the doc.funds Programme

3s analyses the extent to which the FWF doc.funds programme has con­tri­bu­ted to the further deve­lo­p­ment of struc­tu­red doctoral pro­gram­mes in Austria. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries

The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET


The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Beginning of Studies in Austria: Evaluation of the Entry and Orientation Phase (StEOP)

3s is con­duc­ting a follow-up eva­lua­ti­on of the StEOP, which students are required to complete within the first four semesters. Particular focus is on the internal uni­ver­si­ty moni­to­ring systems. 

EU Common Training Frameworks – Which Professions Have the Potential?

The study, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, aims to identify pro­fes­si­ons that appear suitable for a Common Training Framework (CTF) across national borders. 

Study sup­port­ing the impact assess­ment for the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI)

3s experts con­tri­bu­te to research and con­sul­tan­cy on a possible legis­la­ti­ve proposal to make qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons and skills more trans­pa­rent, com­pa­ra­ble and trans­fera­ble, sup­port­ing worker mobility in the EU. 

Digital Adult Basic Education in Austria – Perspectives on a Sustainable Learning App

A fea­si­bi­li­ty study examines whether and under what con­di­ti­ons a digital learning appli­ca­ti­on to support adults’ basic skills can be meaningful­ly developed and implemented.