From 1997–2008, the TherMilAk was a 4-year college which could also be attended by civilian students and finished with a master's degree in military leadership. In 2008, it was changed into a 3-year curriculum, graduating with a bachelor's degree. In 2003, the first four women completed the academy. Since 1959, more than 3,600 young officers have been educated at the Theresian Military Academy. Since 2000, each of the incoming cadet classes have been given the title of "Kaiserjäger" ("Imperial Rifles"), to honor the memory of the brave national light infantrymen who served Austria with distinction during the Imperial period.