The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is an institution that provides university-level academic programs to more than 4,000 students. It is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria and strives to secure a leading position in Central Europe in the field of applied sciences. The programs offered by the university are developed in close cooperation with industry and organizations. The Bachelor's and Master's programs include internships and research projects.
The university offers internationally recognized, practice-oriented programs, and its research and development centers continuously develop innovative products. Studying at the university provides students with a research-based, practice-oriented education that also focuses on developing problem-solving skills in their professional fields.
The university focuses on the employability of its graduates.
School of Management
The School of Management in Steyr provides students with a modern, practice-oriented university program that prepares them for a future career in international management. All programs are based on four core principles:
- Acquiring management know-how;
- Developing social skills;
- Applying theory in practice;
- Increasing students' management competence.
Steyr Campus also organizes a variety of events - from boat races, football matches between students and university staff, and beer contests between staff and graduating students, to more formal events such as guest lectures and the Steyr Campus Ball in the winter semester, for which all students must wear formal evening attire.
School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences
Founded in 1994, Wels Campus is home to the School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Focused on engineering, environmental sciences and business studies, it offers students practical training in various fields and the opportunity to work hand in hand with various organizations in the region.
In 2005, the school celebrated the opening of a new main building, making it one of the most modern and best-equipped universities in Austria. The federal state of Upper Austria and the city of Wels invested around €50 million to give the school prestige with state-of-the-art teaching facilities and laboratories. All programs are specially designed to give graduates the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the job market.
Located in the very center of Upper Austria, between Munich and Vienna, Prague and Salzburg, the city of Wels is today a well-developed center of trade and industry. The university campus, located in the center of Wels, offers a high standard of living, rich cultural attractions and a variety of entertainment for students, residents and visitors.
School of Informatics, Communications and Media
The campus is located about 20 km northeast of the regional capital Linz and is part of the Softwarepark Hagenberg complex, which houses several of the university's research departments and a number of commercial software companies.
With its unique combination of teaching excellence and cutting-edge research, Hagenberg has established a worldwide reputation as a dynamic powerhouse for computing and software development.
The complex is also known as \"Austria's Silicon Valley\" and is publicly recognized for its research and education. Hagenberg offers students the best start to a career in information and media technology.
The academic programs at Hagenberg are divided into three main areas: informatics, communications and media. Each program is geared toward the corresponding industry sector. The programs focus on software development, hardware and software interfaces, mobile applications and security aspects of modern communication, in addition to technical, organizational and design-related issues in media. Courses in business administration and project management complement the curriculum of every program so that graduates are highly qualified for leading positions in the IT and media industries.
The structure of the curriculum allows students in all programs to see how theoretical knowledge from lectures is applied in practice on a global scale and to apply these principles in various projects with the university's industry partners. Nearly half of the university's students complete the compulsory internship semester of their Bachelor's programs at world-renowned companies around the globe (Siemens Medical Solutions, Concord, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, etc.).
Accommodation
Steyr campus
There are various accommodation options for students near Steyr campus - houses or apartments, or student residence halls. Prices vary: double rooms in shared houses cost from about €200 to €270 per month; single apartments cost between €270 and €370.
Wels campus
Wels has two student residence halls (Kolpingheim and Schülerheim Wels), both less than a 10-minute walk from campus. Rent ranges from €330 to €390 (depending on a single or double room) and includes breakfast and dinner.
Another option is to find accommodation in a private apartment, but the university does not assist in finding one.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Global Sales and Marketing
Hardware Software Design
Bio and Environmental Technology
Automation Engineering
Eco-Energy Engineering
Innovation Engineering & Management
Electrical Engineering
Marketing and Electronic Business
Materials and Process Management
Mechanical Engineering
Medical and Bioinformatics
Process Engineering and Production
Process Management in Health Care
Product Design and Technical Communication
Production and Management
Mechatronics and Business Management
Accounting, Controlling and Financial Management
Master's Degree Programs
Communication and Knowledge Media
Energy Informatics
Global Sales and Marketing (GSM)
Innovation and Product Management – Development
Innovation and Product Management - Product Concept
Interactive Media
Medical Engineering
Mobile Computing
Sustainable Energy Systems
Accounting, Controlling and Financial Management
Digital Business Management
Operations Management
Plant Construction
Duration of Study
3 years for a Bachelor's degree
2 years for a Master's degree
Programs are taught in English or German, depending on the program.
Tuition Fee
FREE
Admission Requirements
The required documents are accepted in English or German:
- High school/university diploma;
- Academic transcript;
- Motivation letter;
- Birth certificate translated into German and legalized;
- CV in English or German.
English language requirements: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or CAE (B2)
TOEFL (min. 78 points)
German language requirement: B2 level (according to the European Framework of Reference); TestDaF (Niveaustufe 4), Goethe-Institut, DAAD (C1).