Requirements

Examples of acceptable previous degree programs:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Process Engineering
• Technical Physics
• Automation Engineering
• Materials and Design Engineering
• Eco Energy Engineering
• Chemistry

All courses are taught in English. Therefore, a very strong understanding of the English language is absolutely necessary due to the theoretical and technical nature of the course material. A recognized English certification (TOEFL IbT preferred, IELTS) is required for the application - min 6.0 for IELTS/min. 78 points for TOEFL.

Please note that we cannot accept English proficiency letters from universities.

Application Process

We highly encourage ambitious and motivated international students to apply for this Master's program. We invite you to take this unique opportunity to expand your international mindset, as there is a high level of demand for this distinct type of skill set on the global energy market. The program is taught entirely in English, and due to the technical nature of the course material, it is strongly recommended to have a solid understanding of the English language.

Why study at our campus? We want to showcase our highly-acclaimed school and specialized program, while giving our local students the opportunity to gain necessary international exposure. Our aim is to create a learning environment which can truly match the internationally oriented course content, and in which you can form life-long partnerships with colleagues from around the world. Thus, half of the seats in this program are specifically devoted to international students.

Application Deadlines

Online application for EU and non-EU citizens is possible until September and is on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on available study slots. A study place cannot be guaranteed.
You are responsible for timely submission of application taking visa processing (4-9 months) into consideration for a timely arrival. Our program starts mid-September every year.

Required Documents

• High school diploma
• Bachelor's certificate
• Transcript of records (Bachelor's degree)
• English language proficiency certificate: the FHOÖ University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria has a language policy where all applicants (with the exception of nationalities from USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand) are required to produce an official and current (2 years) IELTS (min. 6.0) or TOEFL (min. 78p.) English certificate. Please note that confirmations issued by your university cannot be considered.
• CV/Resume
• Motivation letter (max. 500 words)
• Prerequisites sheet

Once your application has been properly uploaded, we will review all of your documents and provide you with appropriate feedback. Only if you meet all of the formal requirements, we will arrange an interview via MS Teams (approximately 30 minutes in length). After the interview, you will be informed whether or not your application has been successful. This process can take a couple of weeks, and we ask you to remain patient.

Legalization

Attention: if given preliminary admission, international applicants MUST provide legalized documents – this is done by the Austrian diplomatic representative in your home country - translated to German or English for the following documents:

• Bachelor Degree
• Transcript of Records for Bachelor Degree

An acceptance letter will only be issued after ALL of the legalized documents have been submitted.

Entry and Residence

Please note that in case of admission it is the student's responsibility to complete all necessary Visa requirements for entry and duration of their stay in Austria – please give yourself enough time to finalize all Visa paperwork, as this may take up to 3 months to process. Depending on the mutual agreements between your country and Austria, you may have to take several steps in order to be able to apply for a residence permit/study permit. Please refer to the OeAD homepage for more details. More information regarding your stay in Austria can be found here: Welcome 2 Upper Austria

For more detailed information around international applications, please see the ‘International Degree Seeking Students’ section on our webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For more information, please have a look at our FAQ section.