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Key Facts: BRP Exam

Free (Lehre)

Exam Fee

BMB / Lehre mit Matura

4 Modules

Exam Structure

Berufsreifeprüfungsgesetz (BRPG)

Grade 4

Passing Threshold

BMB

19 Years

Minimum Final Age

BRPG § 4

Hochschulreife

Access Conferred

BRPG § 1

270–300 min

Written Klausur Time

matura.gv.at

The Austrian Berufsreifeprüfung (BRP) is a 4-part modular examination established by the BRPG for vocational graduates and apprentices, granting full general university entrance qualification across Austria.

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1A vocational apprentice earns a gross monthly wage of €1,800. After a statutory collective bargaining adjustment, the wage increases by 4.5%. What is the new gross monthly wage?
A.€1,881.00
B.€1,845.00
C.€1,900.00
D.€1,854.00
Explanation: The wage increase is 4.5% of €1,800 = 0.045 · 1,800 = €81.00. The new gross monthly wage is €1,800 + €81 = €1,881.00 (or €1,800 · 1.045 = €1,881.00).
2Solve the linear equation for x: 4(3x - 5) - 2(x + 3) = 14.
A.x = 4
B.x = 3
C.x = 5
D.x = 2
Explanation: Expand: 12x - 20 - 2x - 6 = 14 => 10x - 26 = 14 => 10x = 40 => x = 4.
3An invoice includes 20% Austrian Value Added Tax (Umsatzsteuer) and totals €720.00 gross (Bruttobetrag). What was the net amount (Nettobetrag) before VAT?
A.€600.00
B.€576.00
C.€640.00
D.€580.00
Explanation: The gross amount equals Net · 1.20. Therefore, Net = Gross / 1.20 = €720.00 / 1.20 = €600.00. The VAT portion is €120.00.
4Find the solutions to the quadratic equation 2x^2 - 8x - 24 = 0.
A.x_1 = 6, x_2 = -2
B.x_1 = 4, x_2 = -3
C.x_1 = 8, x_2 = -3
D.x_1 = 12, x_2 = -1
Explanation: Divide the entire equation by 2: x^2 - 4x - 12 = 0. Using the pq-formula: x_{1,2} = -(-4)/2 ± √((-2)^2 - (-12)) = 2 ± √(4 + 12) = 2 ± √16 = 2 ± 4. Thus, x_1 = 6 and x_2 = -2.
5Solve the system of linear equations: 2x + 3y = 21 and 5x - y = 10.
A.x = 3, y = 5
B.x = 4, y = 3
C.x = 2, y = 6
D.x = 5, y = 4
Explanation: From the second equation, y = 5x - 10. Substitute into the first equation: 2x + 3(5x - 10) = 21 => 2x + 15x - 30 = 21 => 17x = 51 => x = 3. Then y = 5(3) - 10 = 15 - 10 = 5.
6Simplify the algebraic expression using exponent rules: (a^3 · b^(-2))^4 / (a^5 · b^(-6)).
A.a^7 · b^(-2) (or a^7 / b^2)
B.a^2 · b^(-2)
C.a^7 · b^14
D.a^12 · b^(-8)
Explanation: Numerator: (a^3)^4 · (b^(-2))^4 = a^12 · b^(-8). Divide by denominator: a^(12 - 5) · b^(-8 - (-6)) = a^7 · b^(-8 + 6) = a^7 · b^(-2) = a^7 / b^2.
7A store offers a 15% promotional discount on a power tool originally priced at €240.00, followed by a 2% prompt-payment cash discount (Skonto). What is the final price paid?
A.€199.92
B.€199.20
C.€204.00
D.€196.80
Explanation: After the 15% discount: €240 · 0.85 = €204.00. After the 2% Skonto cash discount: €204 · 0.98 = €199.92.
8Solve the inequality for x: 3 - 2x < 11.
A.x > -4
B.x < -4
C.x > 4
D.x < 4
Explanation: Subtract 3 from both sides: -2x < 8. Dividing both sides by -2 reverses the inequality sign: x > -4.
9A linear function f(x) = kx + d passes through the points P(1, 4) and Q(4, 13). What are the slope k and y-intercept d?
A.k = 3, d = 1
B.k = 3, d = 4
C.k = 2, d = 2
D.k = 4, d = 0
Explanation: Slope k = (y_2 - y_1) / (x_2 - x_1) = (13 - 4) / (4 - 1) = 9 / 3 = 3. Using point P(1, 4): 3(1) + d = 4 => d = 1. The equation is f(x) = 3x + 1.
10The value of a commercial delivery vehicle decreases exponentially according to V(t) = 30,000 · (0.82)^t, where t is in years. What is the annual depreciation rate, and what is its value after 2 years?
A.Annual rate = 18% decrease; Value after 2 years = €20,172.00
B.Annual rate = 82% decrease; Value after 2 years = €24,600.00
C.Annual rate = 18% decrease; Value after 2 years = €24,600.00
D.Annual rate = 8.2% decrease; Value after 2 years = €18,500.00
Explanation: The decay factor is a = 0.82 = 1 - r, so the annual rate of loss is r = 1 - 0.82 = 0.18 (18%). After 2 years: V(2) = 30,000 · (0.82)^2 = 30,000 · 0.6724 = €20,172.00.

About the BRP Exam

The Berufsreifeprüfung (BRP) is an Austrian federal qualification established under the Berufsreifeprüfungsgesetz (BRPG) that provides individuals with initial vocational training (apprenticeship / Lehrabschluss, BMS) full, unrestricted access to Austrian and European universities, Fachhochschulen, and colleges (uneingeschränkte Allgemeine Hochschulreife). The examination consists of four modular partial exams (Teilprüfungen): German (standardized central Klausur plus oral presentation), Mathematics (standardized central Klausur), a Modern Foreign Language (typically English at CEFR B2 level), and a Vocational Field (Fachbereich) related to the candidate's professional occupation. Candidates must complete at least the final partial exam before a statutory commission at an accredited public higher school. This practice question bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation training core mathematical competencies, German text-analysis principles, professional English, and applied business/technical concepts.

Assessment

Four distinct partial examinations: 1. Deutsch (central SRDP Klausur + oral), 2. Mathematik (central SRDP Klausur), 3. Lebende Fremdsprache (written or oral), 4. Fachbereich (applied vocational project or exam). At least one exam must be taken at a public higher school.

Time Limit

270 to 300 minutes per written exam; total testing time varies across the 4 modules.

Passing Score

Grade 4 (Genügend) or better on the 1–5 scale for each of the 4 partial exams.

Exam Fee

Free of charge under the 'Berufsmatura: Lehre mit Reifeprüfung' funding programme, which covers both preparation courses and the Teilprüfungen for apprentices. Other candidates pay federal stamp duties per step (roughly €21 on admission, €27.80–€55.60 per Teilprüfung depending on whether an oral part is included, €36.30 for a Kompensationsprüfung and €21 per certificate; rates are set nationally and change from time to time) plus any course fees charged by the adult-education provider. (Standardised papers from the Bundesministerium für Bildung (BMB), Abteilung III/6; the credential and its adult-education framework sit with the Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung (BMFWF); examinations are held by the Prüfungskommission of the admitting public höhere Schule under the Berufsreifeprüfungsgesetz (BRPG).)

BRP Exam Content Outline

25%

Standardized German (Deutsch)

The seven standardized text types (Erörterung, Kommentar, Leserbrief, Meinungsrede, Textanalyse, Textinterpretation, Zusammenfassung), text analysis, and the oral examination.

30%

Standardized Mathematics (Angewandte Mathematik, Cluster P)

The BHS Angewandte Mathematik paper: Teil A (24 points) plus Teil B Cluster P (18 points), 42 points in 270 minutes, covering arithmetic, algebra, functional modelling, calculus and statistics.

25%

Foreign Language (English B2)

CEFR B2 reading comprehension, grammar in context, professional terminology, and written/oral discourse.

20%

Vocational Specialty & Project Methodology (Fachbereich)

Discipline-specific business administration, accounting, technical systems, and project methodology.

How to Pass the BRP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade 4 (Genügend) or better on the 1–5 scale for each of the 4 partial exams.
  • Assessment: Four distinct partial examinations: 1. Deutsch (central SRDP Klausur + oral), 2. Mathematik (central SRDP Klausur), 3. Lebende Fremdsprache (written or oral), 4. Fachbereich (applied vocational project or exam). At least one exam must be taken at a public higher school.
  • Time limit: 270 to 300 minutes per written exam; total testing time varies across the 4 modules.
  • Exam fee: Free of charge under the 'Berufsmatura: Lehre mit Reifeprüfung' funding programme, which covers both preparation courses and the Teilprüfungen for apprentices. Other candidates pay federal stamp duties per step (roughly €21 on admission, €27.80–€55.60 per Teilprüfung depending on whether an oral part is included, €36.30 for a Kompensationsprüfung and €21 per certificate; rates are set nationally and change from time to time) plus any course fees charged by the adult-education provider.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

BRP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on the standardized Mathematics Klausur topics: algebra, quadratic equations, functional dependencies, and calculus applications.
2Review the formal requirements of central German text formats, paying special attention to difference between an informative Zusammenfassung and a persuasive Meinungsrede.
3For English B2, build vocabulary in business, technology, environmental sustainability, and workplace communication.
4In the Fachbereich module, review core business administration and accounting concepts (balance sheet, profit & loss, cost accounting) if choosing the commercial track.
5Practice solving past central Matura papers from matura.gv.at under timed conditions.
6Structure your preparation modularly across 1 to 3 years to balance exam study with ongoing work or apprenticeship commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Berufsreifeprüfung (BRP)?

The Berufsreifeprüfung (also known as Berufsmatura) is an Austrian federal examination pathway governed by the BRPG that allows people with completed vocational training or apprenticeships to earn a full, unrestricted university entrance qualification (Hochschulreife).

What are the four partial exams of the BRP?

The BRP comprises four partial examinations: German (central standardized Klausur plus oral presentation), Mathematics (central standardized Klausur), a Modern Foreign Language (typically English at CEFR B2 level), and a Vocational Specialty (Fachbereich) drawn from the candidate's professional domain.

Who is eligible to take the Berufsreifeprüfung?

Eligibility requires a completed vocational education (such as a Lehrabschlussprüfung / apprenticeship certificate, completion of a 3-year Fachschule/BMS, or Meisterprüfung). Candidates must be at least 19 years old to sit for their final partial exam.

What is 'Lehre mit Matura'?

'Lehre mit Matura' is a government-funded initiative in Austria allowing apprentices to prepare for and sit the Berufsreifeprüfung free of charge during their apprenticeship period.

Where are BRP exams taken?

Preparation courses can be taken at adult education institutes (such as WIFI, BFI, or VHS), but candidates must be registered at an accredited public higher school (Externistenprüfungsschule), where at least the final partial exam must be taken before an official commission.

Does the Berufsreifeprüfung publish percentage weightings between its four Teilprüfungen?

No. Each of the four Teilprüfungen is graded separately on the 1–5 scale and all four must be positive; no official percentage weighting exists between them. The percentages shown on this page describe how our practice bank distributes its own questions, not an official blueprint.

How are practice questions on OpenExamPrep adapted for the BRP?

The BRP is conducted in German. Deutsch and the Fachbereich each combine a written paper with an oral examination, and the Fachbereich may instead take the form of a project with presentation and discussion. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, not an official translation and not a simulation of the exam format. It trains foundational mathematical problem solving, text-type recognition, grammatical analysis and business/technical concepts, but it cannot substitute for the written Klausuren, the oral examinations or the Fachbereich project.