Degree programs in English

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been causing a media frenzy about the potential benefits for the economy in general, and the world of work in particular. However, AI is not limited to chatbots and language models, but has many more diverse and more complex applications. And for the full range of possibilities to be exploited, it will require comprehensively trained AI engineers who can master practical challenges. Such mastery will only be possible by combining AI methodologies with other essential competences – such as computer science, software development, project management and various soft skills.

One of the leading trends today is the change to an environmentally friendly electrical power supply. This degree programme focuses on the design, operation and production of equipment for modern electrical power supply, electrical power distribution and transport, and energy conversion. This includes components for smart grids, the use of renewable energies and electric cars. The aim of the Electrical Engineering course is to provide graduates with the skills and know-how to meet the requirements of international electrical power engineering in the future. Our program is very practice-oriented and includes an internship, excursions to reputable companies, as well as the possibility of an exchange semester with one of our international partner universities.

The globalization and digitalization of the world economy create interesting challenges and opportunities to work in the export sector and internationally operating companies. Austria’s export economy has succeeded in setting international, sustainable standards and solutions in many fields, notably industrial plants, machinery, technological goods and services. These global operations generate a great demand for suitably qualified sales and marketing personnel. The bachelor’s degree program Global Sales and Marketing is designed to provide its students with all the skills they need to meet this demand and is held entirely in English.

Global challenges such as climate change, sustainability, circular economy, waste management, soil erosion and industrial pollution require solutions that can only be tackled with thorough knowledge in science and engineering. In our internationally accessible degree programs "Agricultural Technology and Management", "Bio and Environmental Technology", "Food Technology and Nutrition" you will become part of the solution with employment opportunities in Europe and beyond. The Green Science program offers students without German language skills the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc) at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. The Green Science program builds on a solid natural science foundation with indepth knowledge of many aspects of engineering and technology.

New products do not come to life by coincidence or spontaneous flashes of inspiration. They require innovation, product & engineering managers who find ideas tailored to customer requirements, evaluate and select them correctly, and support their successful implementation. Their work is the key to success, and their creative minds are therefore in great demand in companies. They work at the interfaces between marketing, design and technology – turning ideas into successful products.

Which profession combines Italian design, responsibly sourced raw materials from all over the world, environmentally friendly production in Asia, and customers in Europe and the Western world? The answer: logistics. Logistics specialists create and optimize sustainable, global material and goods flows. They are responsible for inventories at warehouses and the availability of goods in bricks-and-mortar and online stores, as well as ensuring the most effective possible utilization of transport methods in order to reduce environmental impacts. Logistics improves and optimizes existing processes, as well as actively shaping the path towards a lower-emission future, helping companies to become more successful and make society more sustainable. The ILM degree program provides all the necessary skills and offers the long-term security that comes with commercial success in an increasingly dynamic environment. A key source of job security, logistics is THE discipline for the future.

Function, safety, lightweight, design, cost, durability and sustainability – the right choice of material is crucial for all products. Lightweight design and minimising material usage are essential when moving masses, given climate change and rising energy costs along with managing our limited resources. Understanding the interaction between materials – whether metals, composites, or plastics – their manufacturing processes, and part design is the basis for innovative solutions. This degree enables you to develop high-performance car-, aircraft- or spacestructures, sports equipment, durable and perfectly shaped consumer goods up to innovative environmentally friendly food packaging. Lightweight design and materials engineering make a decisive contribution to achieving climate, resource, and sustainability goals. This degree course offers a wide range of opportunities in a future-oriented industry. It combines innovation, technology, and sustainability.

Rapid developments in vehicle engineering have led to a merging of Mechanics, Electronics and Informatics fields. One cause of this is that vehicles meet customer demands through the optimal interplay of various mechanical and electronic components. Many functions in the areas of comfort, safety and efficiency are only made possible by mechatronic systems. In this context, specific expertise in the mechatronic disciplines, combined with social and business economics competences, will be central requirements of future employees and managers in the motor vehicle industry. Precisely these requirements are the focus of the new master’s degree program, Automotive Mechatronics and Management.

New technologies such as electric cars or renewable and ecological power supply systems require fundamental research in electrical (energy) engineering. DC grids (used in batteries, hydrogen systems, or to distribute and transport electrical energy), and power electronics are the latest technologies aiming to provide a green and environmentallyfriendly energy supply. Introducing SMART technology into our power supply reduces costs as well as increasing reliability and accessibility for the end-consumer. This program will educate the experts needed to make electrical energy supply sustainable and future-proof. They will be pioneering the future!

Austria’s export economy has succeeded in setting international standards in many fields, notably in industrial plants, machinery, technological goods and services and sustainable solutions. These global operations generate a high demand for suitably qualified marketing and sales personnel. The geographical focus of the degree program is on emerging markets.

In a competitive global market, innovation is essential for success. Achieving it sustainably requires more than just ideas – it demands the holistic integration of marketing, design, and technology, combined with strategic thinking. This is the foundation of the Innovation and Product Management (IPM) master’s program. Through an interdisciplinary approach, IPM equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in innovation management, product development and marketing. You’ll specialize in one of two fields: Product Concept Design or Development Process Engineering.

As digital technologies and media continue to permeate more aspects of our everyday lives, the need for intuitive and natural interfaces with integrated, intelligent functionality is becoming even greater. Our Interactive Media program focuses on preparing graduates for challenging roles in the development of innovative technologies and the production of complex projects in the ever evolving media industry. The graduate program features both a broad selection of specialised courses in the field of Interactive Media and a substantial project-based component that enables students to develop their own individual focus. In addition to providing a solid industry-oriented education, the program seeks to hone students’ communication skills and refine their systematic approaches to problem-solving and engineering for interaction.

The international Master's degree programme Medical Engineering equips the students for engineering innovative medical devices. Furthermore students gain information how to place them into markets.

Sustainability is the key driver of our future development, especially when it comes to energy utilization and consumption. As natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce or more expensive, the sustainable use of energy is becoming more and more important. This degree program combines education in energy systems with regard to sustainable energy resources (solar, wind), hydrogen and battery technology and applications, e-mobility, energy efficiency, the decarbonization of the traditional energy system as well as the management of international energy-related projects. Special emphasis is placed on learning and working in multicultural teams.