Lightweight and Materials Engineering
Bachelor, Full Time
- Campus Wels
- Email sekretariat.lcw@fh-wels.at
- Telephone +43 5 0804 43134
- Download info sheet Contact us
Building the future!
Key Facts
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Degree
Bachelor of Science in Engineering -
Mode Of Study
Full Time -
Language
This unique program allows international students to start their studies in English while acquiring German language skills to start their professional career in the Austrian job market. Semesters 1–4 are taught in English. The program is taught in German from semester 5 onwards. -
Code
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Access Requirements
High school leaving certificate or equivalent, English language certificate B2 (TOEFL, IELTS), CV, Letter of Motivation
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Deadline for Applications
Application for the year 2025/26 online until 30.06.2025
Application deadline for Non-EU-Applicants: 31.05.2025. All applicants who can enter Austria without a visa can still apply. -
Admission Process
Online application, MS Teams interview with pre-selected candidates
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Semester abroad
Semesters abroad and internships are encouraged and actively supported
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Costs
Our university is publicly funded. Only a contribution to our running costs is collected from students: EUR 3.888,- for the first year
EUR 726,- for every additional semester, reduced by 50% for EU citizens
Future career
Study Focus
- Lightweight design and simulation of lightweight structures
- Material characterization and -selection
- Processing and manufacturing technologies
- Materials: metals, plastics, and composites
- Sustainability, recycling, and bionics
- Industry projects and laboratory practice
- Flexible elective module
- Two German-taught specializations in the higher semesters:
- Lightweight Design & Composite-Materials and
- Materials & Process Engineering
Curriculum
Enter the German-speaking job market
We get you covered! The degree program is taught in English during the first four semesters and switches to German from the 5th semester onwards. German language courses are an integral part of the curriculum to prepare you for the specializations and the professional internship in German.
This degree program offers you a broad technical education in and beyond the fields of lightweight design, materials and material processing. It provides an excellent entry into professional life through a strong focus on practical projects. You will acquire a versatile toolbox of methods and build up a broad knowledge base.
DI Sebastian Hamedinger BSc
graduate
Contact
Head of Studies
Prof. DI Dr. Roland Hinterhölzl
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
School of Engineering
Stelzhamerstraße 23, 4600 Wels/Austria
+43 5 0804 43134 I sekretariat.lme@fh-ooe.at