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Our studies are practice-oriented, international and strong in research
Anyone who studies at Austria’s largest and, in terms of research, strongest university of applied sciences has no need to worry about his or her future. The FH Upper Austria’s schools in Hagenberg, Linz, Steyr and Wels offer 75+ Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs to choose from. With practice-oriented contents and job prospects that are more than promising.
The FH Upper Austria in figures:
- 4 schools
- 6,000 students – 20,000 alumni
- 75+ degree programmes
- thereof 13 are taught in English plus more than 300 modules taught in English
- 340 research projects currently in progress
Additionally, our university is committed to fostering an international and multicultural learning environment. We warmly welcome students from all over the world. By studying at the FH Upper Austria, international students can broaden their horizons, immerse themselves in a new culture and develop a global perspective.
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Additional Information for International Applicants
Depending on the degree program, German language certificates (min. B2) and English (TOEFL, IELTS certificate) are required. Evidence of higher education depends on the country of origin. Detailed information can be obtained from Anabin or the Federal Ministry of Science.
Applicants from the following countries have to submit a relevant professional qualification in accordance with the Fachhochschule Studies Act section 4 subsection 4 (§ 4 Abs 4 FHStG) or a general university entrance qualification in accordance with the Fachhochschule Studies Act section 4 subsection 5 (§ 4 Abs 5 FHStG) whereby only certified documents will be accepted.
- Africa (esp. North Africa and West Africa e.g. Egypt, Libya)
- Bangladesch
- China
- Iran
- Kosovo
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
It is necessary to provide “full diplomatic legalization”:
- Authentication of the certificate by the competent ministry (ministry of education for example) of the country of origin
- Legalization by the ministry of foreign affairs of the country of origin
- Apostille from the Austrian representation in the country of origin
University applicants from China have the opportunity to contact the academic test centre in Beijing (APS Peking). All the essential documents can be tested there for their authenticity and plausibility. For more details go to https://www.aps.org.cn/internationale-kooperationen/oesterreich.