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.

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.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the media world – from creative content production to innovative game development. Starting in the winter semester 2025/26, the Bachelor’s degree program Media Technology and Design will place an even stronger emphasis on Generative AI, preparing students to apply AI in both creative and technical contexts. This focus also influences other core areas of the program: Game Development, Web Development/UX Design, and Audio-Video Production – where students learn to create audiovisual content, develop games, and design user-centered digital experiences. By combining technical expertise, creative design, and hands- on training, this program equips graduates for careers in the fast- moving world of Creative Media. With access to the latest tools and technologies, students gain a solid foundation for working in one of the most exciting fields in the digital age.
Please note: From the winter semester 2026 on, this study program will be taught in English.

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.

The energy sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation: climate change, growing energy demand, renewable energy, and digitalization are reshaping the entire system. Professionals are needed who combine technical expertise, economic insight, and regulatory know-how with digital thinking. The international joint master’s program Digital Energy Solutions (DES) is designed to prepare students for these challenges. The program combines energy engineering, IT, markets, and innovation, providing the skills needed to make the energy supply of the future secure, sustainable, and efficient – and to actively drive the energy transition forward.

The curriculum is offered jointly by Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) and the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FH OÖ).

*Subject to approval by AQ-Austria and the JKU committees.

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 environmentally friendly 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.

Full-time in English language / part-time in German language! Lead and manage international plant construction projects, coordinate multinational teams and become a sought-after expert in the dynamic project business. As a project manager, you are the leading interface between customer and suppliers who realize complete or partial plants. Whether planning, automation, process engineering, procurement, assembly or the legal department – you ensure that every cog in the machine meshes efficiently. Your mission: to implement the scope of supply and services stipulated in the plant construction contract in a targeted manner while adhering to costs, deadlines and performance guarantees. And how? By studying a mix of engineering, business administration and business law specially tailored to the international project business, so that as a future project manager you can realize the plant construction projects of tomorrow.

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.