About Hagenberg and the Faculty
It’s not only California that boasts a stronghold for high-tech and IT, but also Hagenberg in the beautiful Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria. Located just 20 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Linz, Hagenberg offers a unique combination of education, research and business that focus on software, information technology, media and related areas, and all located in one place – Softwarepark Hagenberg. No wonder we are a powerhouse of innovation and have won a worldwide reputation as “Austria’s Silicon Valley”. Hagenberg is currently home to more than 75 companies and 11 research institutes. And at its epicenter in the idyllic castle surroundings lies our School of Informatics, Communications and Media.
Study and work, all on your own doorstep
Hagenberg is a dynamic environment. It not only provides an ideal setting for a practice-oriented, academic education but also excellent networking and career prospects for our students – from internships and part-time jobs during their studies to full-time employment following graduation. In addition, there are many opportunities to delve into research and to develop projects as well as start-up ideas with us and our partners on-site.
In addition to full-time study, where you can fully immerse yourself in student life and, if necessary, work part-time on a reduced workload, you can also study part-time and dual study with us and thus combine work with study.
Diverse range of studies
Be it fighting cybercrime, developing artificial intelligence, managing social media or designing games – there is a wide range of pathways open to you with our 23 top-ranked degrees. Combining theory with a strong praxis focus, they are the highway to a successful career in IT and media business and research in Austria and abroad, and even for success with your own start-up.
Modern campus university
Our Faculty offers an inspirational learning environment and modern facilities. Alongside bright, well-equipped lecture halls and computer labs, there are specialized facilities including a bio lab and film, audio and video editing studios. In our Makerspace workshop rooms, project ideas can be developed and put into practice with 3D printers, laser-cutters and the like, and you can breathe new life into devices in our Repair Cafés. There is also room for start-up ideas in our bytewerk co-working space. Our conference events in areas such as artificial intelligence, IT security, animation and mixed reality add to our international flair.