Rankings

Top scores in public perception

The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is Austria's leading university of applied sciences in terms of media image. This was the result of a study by IMWF Austria, which evaluated around 151,000 online articles on 82 universities from the fields of journalistic reporting, social media, and websites. In the FH/HAW sector, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria ranks first as the university with the best media reputation, and in the overall ranking we occupy sixth place among all universities – making us the highest-ranked FH.
In general, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria scored particularly well in terms of the tone of the reports, but the reach of its messages is also excellent. Absolute top ratings were recorded in the areas of knowledge transfer and employer. Knowledge transfer includes applied research, promotion and transfer, statements by experts, interviews, and media events. Research on artificial intelligence, hydrogen, and industrial cooperation is also particularly highlighted.

Top scores in CHE-Ranking

Since 2010 the study programmes of the FH Upper Austria have participated in the yearly CHE-evaluations and have consistently achieved top scores. The university ranking of the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) is the most comprehensive and detailed ranking in the German-speaking area. It evaluates more than 300 Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Besides factual criteria concerning studies, teaching, equipment, and research, the ranking includes the assessment of study conditions by students. The results of the CHE-ranking provide a very good overview of all these criteria and are useful for the orientation of applicants by offering transparency in comparison and selection among the diverse offers in higher education available in Austria and Germany.

Top reputation with companies

The FH Upper Austria is known to virtually all companies surveyed (99%) and generally has a very good reputation. These are the results of a Spectra-survey conducted in the summer of 2014 among 200 companies. 94% of the companies acquainted with the FH Upper Austria consider it to be modern and innovative offering a high-quality education. 93% consider the FH Upper Austria study programmes to be in line with current trends and demands. According to 81% of the respondents, the FH Upper Austria is also known for its research activities.

Some general criticism concerning university ranking: Rankings use a large variety of criteria to evaluate the quality of research and teaching as well as the development of the faculty at any given institution. Some rankings offer ranking lists with individual ranking positions and others rank universities in different groups. University rankings can be used as a source of information for high school graduates, students, universities, employers, and other interested parties.