It is common for students not only to study, but also to have various jobs. However, if there is a second passion alongside a degree that requires just as much time as the degree itself, it often becomes difficult to manage it. Especially when the second passion is including professional training, such as competitive sports.

Since April 1, the University of Technology Vienna has been cooperating with the KADA, opens an external URL in a new window. Competitive athletes studying at the TU are supported by individual supervision in the compatibility of sport and training, as well as in the transition to a professional sports career.

The KADA study support program Studies Performance Sport (SLS) includes

• Study orientation and study choice
• Individual semester planning
• Vocational counseling by trained supervisors throughout the entire apprenticeship
• Networking sport and education

In addition, the SLS provides support on any organization, for example in creating more flexible study options.

Competitive athletes studying at the TU Vienna are already enjoying this possibility. In order to be accepted into the SLS study support program, it is necessary to fulfill the KADA qualification criteria, opens an external URL in a new window. Students who wish to participate in the program should send their application to KADA, opens an external URL in a new window as early as possible before the start of the semester.

Futher informations covering  the SLS student support program offered by KADA can be found here, opens an external URL in a new window.