MCI Scores Top Results Again!

MCI Surpasses Austrian Averages in the UNIVERSUM Survey 2024 | Students Praise Quality of Education, Support, Location, Practical Relevance, and International Network

Great news for MCI! The annual "UNIVERSUM Talent Research Survey" has once again highlighted exceptional results for MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®. MCI has received top scores across categories like the quality of teaching, student support, practical relevance, career opportunities, satisfaction, recommendations, university services, and its international network—consistently outperforming national averages in Austria.

MCI achieved an impressive 7.6 out of 10 for overall student satisfaction, compared to the national average of 7.2. MCI also excelled in the category "recommendation of the university", scoring 7.8 points, with more than three-quarters of respondents saying they would choose MCI again for their studies.

As in previous years, students expressed high satisfaction with MCI’s Career Services, awarding it 7.4 points—0.7 points higher than the Austrian average. Students particularly appreciated the annual MCI Recruiting Forum, the interactive MCI Job Portal, and personalized career consultations.

In addition, students valued the attractive study location of Innsbruck and the prime setting of MCI in the heart of the Tyrolean capital, as well as the friendly and open atmosphere at The Entrepreneurial School®.

MCI is widely recognized for providing an excellent education, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and action, and offering strong international ties, along with an outstanding reputation and excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Johannes Anzengruber, Mayor of Innsbruck, commented: "The city of Innsbruck is proud of the outstanding growth of MCI, which has become an essential institution for education, research, technology, and innovation in the region. Congratulations on these impressive results."

Cornelia Hagele, Regional Minister for Science, Research, Education, Health & Care, added: "I am delighted with MCI's outstanding results across multiple categories. These achievements once again highlight the commitment and professionalism of all MCI staff, not only benefiting the students but also strengthening the entire educational landscape of Tyrol. Congratulations to MCI!"

Oswald Wolkenstein, Chairman of the MCI Supervisory Board, stated: "With MCI, Tyrol has a true gem. Wherever I travel, both domestically and abroad, people know and hold The Entrepreneurial School® in high regard. Now, the next step is to quickly realize the urgently needed new campus."

Universum Talent Research

Universum is the global leader in employer branding and talent management. Based in Sweden, the company conducted the survey from November 2023 to April 2024, polling 3,702 students across Austria. The findings are part of the world’s largest career survey of more than one million students and young professionals worldwide. At MCI, 560 students awarded top marks to The Entrepreneurial School ®.