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University College of Teacher Education of Christian Churches Vienna/Krems, founded in 2007, is a private university seated in Krems, Lower Austria. It is sponsored by the University Foundation of Diocese of Vienna. With some 3,500 enrolled, the University College is the largest teacher education university throughout Austria. It serves as a facility for training prospective compuslory school teachers. The range of studies comprises the Bachelor/Master degree programs “Primary Level“ (B.Ed./M.Ed.), and “Secondary Level“ (B.Ed./M.Ed.). In partnership with the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Lower Austria University of Teacher Education, and Vienna University of Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education of Christian Churches Vienna/Krems also offers the two-year postgraduate master course “Music Education for Career Changers“ which prepares for teaching activities in Music Education at all types of schools. Additionally offered is a number of continuing education Master courses (M.A.). In the 2017/2018 winter term, the University provides the following courses: “Leisure Education“, “Interreligious Aspects in Elementary Education – with an emphasis on Christianity and Islam“, “Interreligious Competence and Mediation“, “Cultural Education“, “Leadership in NPOs“, “ULG – Educational Counselling and Career Guidance“, as well as “Expert in Gifted Education“. As of the 2018 summer semester, the courses “Mindfulness in Education, Counselling and Health Care“, as well as “Trauma Education“ are on offer as well.