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Automation Engineers develop, optimise and automate equipment. Or in other words: by means of sensors and special software they cause machines to perform intelligently. For example, they ensure cash machines dispense the right amount of banknotes, engines are high-precision and airbags are sure to open in a crash. Eco-engineers develop environmentally-optimised solutions for production plants, electric vehicles or solar- and wind power stations. Wels students recently invented Austria’s first pizza dispensing machine. They also recently programmed a regulation system for the hybrid drive of the BRP CanAm Spyder, a guidance system for single-track railways.

Energy consumption is rising worldwide. Sustainability is the key in the future, especially when it’s a matter of the use and consumption of energy. This degree programme is all about the efficient and sustainable production, storage and use of energy (for electricity supply and heating). Photovoltaic, solar heat, hydro- and wind power, biomass and the improvement of the efficiency of industrial processes, production plants and buildings are the focus of the degree programme. Ecological, energy-efficient building, heating and cooling complete the fields of study.

The Bio- and Environmental Technology degree programme unites chemistry and biology with the engineering sciences of biotechnology and environmental technology. The combination of Biotechnology and Environmental Technology offers a unique possibility to study two future technologies simultaneously. Biotechnologists work on the engineering applications of biology. They produce medicines, biological fertilizers, biofuels and biogas. Biotechnology is very important in medicine for the regeneration of tissue, the treatment of infections or the diagnosis of illnesses. Environmental Technologists purify waste water or air, clean up contaminated sites and reduce current and future pollution in their planning of industrial plants.

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.

Mechanical Engineering is ubiquitous in our modern world. We move around in motor vehicles, trains and aircraft. The manufacture of all our utility goods is achieved by means of machines which are in turn designed, developed and optimised by mechanical engineers using the latest methods of calculation, CAD, materials science, thermodynamics and simulation for their creative work. Mechanical Engineering graduates are highly sought-after in industrialised Upper Austria.

Food of the future should be of high quality, contribute to people's health and at the same time be produced sustainably. You’ll acquire a good understanding of nutrition as well as scientific and technical background of food production. This solid scientific basis will enable you to develop healthy and sustainable food – which will play a key role in our future!

In view of rising fuel and energy costs and the carbon dioxide problem, motor vehicles and aircraft must use less fuel in future. The rotor blades of wind turbines, various sports equipment such as tennis rackets, skis or Formula 1 cars (fibre-carbonmonocoque) must also be lighter but at the same time measure up to the highest safety standards. Lightweight construction will be the central concern in industry in the future. Everywhere where material is moved in large quantities e.g. in robotics or plant construction, lightweight construction developments will play a role in order to save costs. The job prospects for graduates in this field are commensurately promising.

International companies need more industrial engineers who can solve problems related to engineering and economics. This degree programme is aimed at people in work with the academic standard for university entrance. Suitable HTL graduates with several years of career experience can join the degree programme in Semester 2. Large parts of the degree programme can be integrated with work.

Process Engineering is the practical application of basic physical and chemical principles for the industrial production of solid, liquid and gaseous substances. Process Engineers work on the plants and processes. They are concerned with physical, chemical and biological steps – they crush, mix, modify, separate and purify raw materials – and thus create new products. They ensure that pills contain enough active ingredients or that the ingredients of yoghurt, lipstick, fuels or building materials are correctly mixed. Their knowledge and competence ensure that production processes are configured in an environmentally-friendly and energyefficient way.

High-quality aircraft-, vehicle- or engine parts, hard-wearing sports equipment, long-lasting and perfectly-shaped consumer goods all beg the same question: Which materials or combinations of materials are the most suitable? How can such products be produced and their quality and characteristics reliably checked? These are the questions which students of this degree programme must answer. Because choosing the right material is essential for all products: the function, safety, design and longevity are all determined by them. In this practice-orientated and researchfocused degree programme students put their knowledge of chemistry and physics into practice and develop metals, composites or plastics and their processing processes further.

Fascinated by the constantly advancing development of mobility and how we will get from A to B in the future? Then Automotive Computing is the right course for you! It deals with the latest technologies, trends and concepts that will shape the way we get around: from automated driving and sustainable transportation solutions to intelligent traffic control. The key to solutions such as intelligent assistance systems, autonomous driving or mobility-based services (such as Uber) is software. Other fields of application for the know-how imparted by this degree program include dashboard design for vehicles, the use of intelligent mobility in logistics, precision farming, real-time kinematics and even support in disaster relief operations, giving graduates the opportunity not only to shape the smart mobility of tomorrow but also to make a valuable contribution in terms of efficiency and environmental friendliness. Applications for the 2025/26 academic year are not possible.

Are you ready to help shape the digital future while taking important aspects such as inclusion, ethics and sustainability into account? Then the Design of Digital Products (DDP) Bachelor's degree program is just right for you! This innovative degree program combines design, applied computer science, business skills, project management and user experience design to teach you the multidisciplinary skills required in the digital age. At the same time, great emphasis is placed on promoting interdisciplinary communication, critical thinking and creativity. By developing these future skills, students acquire a versatile profile that complements their specialist knowledge in the design of digital products. Within various projects with partner companies and international partner universities, students learn to design digital solutions and use their IT skills to solve ecological, economic and social problems.

What do smartphones, modern cars and robots have in common? They are ’smart‘ thanks to in-built computer technology that delivers functions once considered the stuff of sci-fi movies. Such smart computers depend on the perfect combination of dedicated software and hardware. This key symbiosis is the chief focus of our degree programme in Hardware-Software-Design. This full-time degree programme offers a thorough grounding in informatics, IT and electronics. Students will develop competence in the design and creation of embedded systems, software application and chip design.

Information technology today covers all aspects of the best healthcare provision. It has a crucial role in identifying the causes of illness, developing new drugs, and improving medical interventions. Graduates of our full-time degree program will be equipped to develop and deploy software medical doctors and molecular biologists need to fulfill highly complex tasks. Expertise in informatics, data science, life sciences etc. is highly sought after worldwide, not only in the health sector, the pharmaceutical industry and molecular-biological research, but also across the IT sector. After their first year, students choose to specialize in either medical informatics or bioinformatics.

Mobile applications, smartphones, tablets and similar devices have become indispensable in our private and professional lives. Companies like TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify and Netflix would be inconceivable without these technologies. However, these applications are not limited to communication and entertainment alone. Mobile technologies are increasingly used in highly professional services such as finance, mobility, and healthcare. Another driving factor is the Internet of Things (IoT). As devices and services become more interconnected, mobile devices and applications are crucial interfaces for people. This is particularly important in the context of new developments. New developments in the field of interaction, whether it involves novel display technologies, natural language communication, or high-performance optical recognition systems, will drastically simplify the interaction with these applications.

Software is at the heart of information technology (IT), and all applications – whether for mobile phones, PCs or even modern cars – depend on instructions based on specially written programmes. This Bachelor’s degree programme provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of sophisticated software development, including relevant tools, methodologies, and teamwork and networking skills. Graduates will be equipped to not only develop but also implement, evaluate and adapt software at the cutting edge of all areas of application. After their first year, full-time students can choose between two key areas in which to specialise: Business Software or Web Engineering. Part-time students specialise in Web Engineering.