Wels Campus

School of Engineering

Studying in Wels

The Upper Austrian School of Engineering in Wels is one of the pioneers in the university of applied sciences sector since its founding in 1993. With its main focus areas and the highly successful research projects it counts as one of the most renowned Universities of Applied Sciences in Austria. With approximately 100 full-time members of academic staff and a very high RD share in acquired third-party funding in 6 different research areas, it is among the best universities of applied sciences, also in research matters.

Research is carried out in Wels in the areas of Automated Control Engineering and Simulation, Innovation and Technology Management, Energy and Environment, Food Technology and Biotechnology, Measuring and Testing Technology, Materials and Production Engineering.

Welcome to the leading research school

The School of Engineering in Wels offers scientifically sound, hands-on degree programmes that are internationally recognised. There are many reasons to study at the University of Applied Sciences in Wels: in addition to the high-quality training, good staff-student ratio and top job prospects, a seamless transition into a meaningful career is one of the greatest advantages. Many students complete their Bachelor’s or Master’s Theses in cooperation with partner companies or as research assistants in one of the numerous research projects in Wels during their studies.

Attractive Wels Campus

With us, studying is a collaboration between students and teachers. In addition to imparting knowledge, the focus is on applying knowledge. Therefore, it is important that students and teachers feel comfortable on campus and enjoy spending time here. The campus must therefore be a synthesis of working, learning and living space. This means that in addition to lecture halls, seminar and laboratory rooms, there must also be rooms and areas where students and lecturers can exchange ideas and relax.

In this context, a comprehensive initiative was launched two years ago to make the FH Upper Austria Campus Wels more attractive. The following infrastructure and offers have recently enriched life and work on campus.

• Greening and redesign of the inner courtyard
• New laboratory building
• Student deck at the new laboratory building
• StudyLounge in Building A
• Redesign and expansion of the FH refectory

A career in research

Smart research for industry and business

Mit etwa 250 wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter*innen (darunter viele FH-Absolvent*innen) und einem sehr hohen F&E-Drittmittelanteil in sechs Forschungsbereichen zählt die FH OÖ Fakultät für Technik und Angewandte Naturwissenschaften zu den forschungsstärksten technischen Hochschulen im deutschsprachigen Raum. Sechs Centers of Excellence (CoE) bzw. Stärkefelder bilden dabei den Kern der Forschung.

Die Forschungsergebnisse werden auf Fachkonferenzen präsentiert und international publiziert. Es wurden bereits zahlreiche Patente angemeldet. Die Forschungsergebnisse fließen außerdem unmittelbar in die Lehre zurück. Dies stellt sicher, dass die Lehre lebendig und auf hohem Niveau bleibt.

Modern, well-equipped Campus

The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Campus in Wels is also one of the most modern technical faculties. A total of around 60 million euros have been invested in the premises and laboratory equipment in Wels to make it state of the art. Meanwhile, the campus extends across 13 buildings with about 60 modern laboratories, a library and cafeteria.

Virtual tour of the building

Take a virtual campus tour and get to know the FH Upper Austria Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences with 360° panoramic photos. These also contain interesting, further image galleries. Have fun!