15 Years of Online Bachelor’s in Nursing Science – PMU Awards Anniversary Scholarship
The Institute of Nursing Science and Practice at the Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU) is celebrating 15 years of the Online Bachelor’s Program in Nursing Science—and, to mark the occasion, is awarding two scholarships.
Just as Florence Nightingale shaped modern nursing as a pioneer, the PMU’s online program represents a new way of studying nursing: virtual, practice-oriented, and individualized. Since its launch 15 years ago, the program has emphasized flexibility, small-group instruction, and lively exchange over traditional lectures. Currently, around 300 nursing professionals are studying at the PMU, and nearly 500 graduates have already completed the program.
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At the time, innovative communication tools—such as the numerous forums on the learning platform, the Virtual Lecture Hall, or a student-initiated Skype Cafeteria—made it possible to exchange ideas about course content and more, transcending geographical boundaries. The annual in-person week at the Salzburg campus further fosters face-to-face interaction, which students value as supportive and essential for successfully completing their studies. Thanks to a special low-threshold admissions process, the program is also accessible to nursing professionals without a general university entrance qualification.
Awarding Anniversary Scholarships
Who can apply?
- Austria: Registered nurses (DGKP) in advanced practice (with or without Matura)
- Germany: Qualified nursing professionals (three-year training, with or without Abitur)
Two categories (with and without Matura/Abitur) will be awarded. The best submission in each category will receive a scholarship. The application deadline is October 15, 2025. The scholarship covers the full tuition and examination fees for the first competency level, valued at €3,850.
Interested in applying for a scholarship? Possible questions for your application letter or video could include:
- Why did you choose the Online Bachelor’s Program in Nursing Science?
- Why, in your opinion, should scientific findings be integrated into nursing practice?
- How do you see the future of nursing evolving?
For more information on submission options and the application process, visit: bit.ly/bachelorstudium_pflege
Please submit applications by October 15 to:onlinebachelor[at]pmu.ac.at
Contact PersonsNicole Freywald Institute of Nursing Science and Practice Center for Public Health and Health Services Research Study Advisor for Online Bachelor’s Program & Master of Public Health, Community Management Phone: +43 662 2420-80331 Email: nicole.freywald[at]pmu.ac.at
Mag.a Gundula Göbel Institute of Nursing Science and Practice Scientific Staff, Program Director for Online Bachelor’s Program Phone: +43 (0)662 2420-80355 Email: gundula.goebel[at]pmu.ac.at
Translated by Le Chat
