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MTOP Associate Programme
The MTOP Associate Programme targets motivated, ambitious, highly skilled refugees & third-country nationals (Migrants) with an academic degree who want to continue their career in Austria. They act as role models of successful integration.
How to become an MTOP Associate in 3 steps:
Online application
Optional telephone interview
Assessment center
The next Associate Programme will be starting in March 2020.

For interested applicants
Does the MTOP Associate Programme suit me? Here is a checklist:
The MTOP Associate Programme is a good fit for you if:

- You are a recognized refugee or third-country national with a valid work permit (“Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte”)
- You have a degree in Engineering, IT, or business
- You have a B1 German level (or higher)
- You are eager to further develop yourself personally and to continue your career in Austria as soon as possible
- You are open-minded and want to learn more about the European culture
- You share our vision
The MTOP Associate Programme is not a good fit for you if:
- You are still in the asylum process
- You do not have a work permit for Austria
- You do not hold an academic degree
- You are not ready to resume your professional career
- You have no interest in an intercultural exchange
- You do not have 5-10 hours per week to fully dedicate to the MTOP Associate Programme

Entire programme fee: 180€
Some advice for your application process
Before submitting your request, please kindly read below advice. Maybe it will already give you all the information you need to answer your question.