10/03/2026
Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) in Austria
Austria has 21 Universities of Applied Sciences, commonly known as Fachhochschulen (FHs). These institutions focus on practical education, industry collaboration, and career oriented training.
Unlike traditional universities, FHs combine academic study with practical projects, internships, and cooperation with companies. Because of this approach, many graduates move directly into professional careers after completing their degrees.
FH programs are offered in areas such as engineering, information technology, business, health sciences, design, tourism, and applied social sciences.
Importance of Fhs
• They provide practice oriented education connected to industry.
• Many programs include mandatory internships.
• Classes are usually smaller and more structured than traditional universities.
• Graduates often have strong employment opportunities because programs are aligned with labor market needs.
For international students, FHs are attractive because many programs are career focused and internationally recognized.
Tuition Fees - Tuition fees depend on the university and the student’s nationality. Tuition fee per semester: about €363 to €750 depending on the FH.
Application Process - The application process for most FHs follows these steps:
1. Choose a study program offered by the FH.
2. Submit the online application through the FH website and Apply.
3. Some programs require interviews, entrance tests.
4. If selected, the applicant receives an admission letter.
5. Apply residence permit.
Short description about each Fhs.
1. FH Campus Wien
Campus: Vienna
Programs: Engineering, health sciences, applied life sciences, social sciences, public management.
2. FH Technikum Wien
Campus: Vienna
Programs: Engineering, information technology, electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence.
3. FH des BFI Wien
Campus: Vienna
Programs: Business management, logistics, finance, international business.
4. FHWien der WKW
Campus: Vienna
Programs: Marketing, communication, tourism management, business administration.
5. Lauder Business School
Campus: Vienna
Programs: International business, finance, management.
6. University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication Vienna
Campus: Vienna
Programs: Business communication, marketing, management.
7. IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences
Campus: Krems
Programs: Business, tourism management, health sciences, biotechnology.
8. St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Campus: St. Pölten
Programs: Digital media, IT security, railway technology, business, social sciences.
9. University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt
Campuses: Wiener Neustadt, Wieselburg
Programs: Engineering, business, aviation, security management.
10. Ferdinand Porsche FernFH
Campus: Wiener Neustadt
Programs: Distance learning programs in business, management, and technology.
11. University of Applied Military Sciences
Campus: Wiener Neustadt
Programs: Military leadership, defense studies.
12. University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FH Oberösterreich)
Campuses:
Hagenberg
Programs: Software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, media technology.
Linz
Programs: Medical engineering, social sciences, business management.
Steyr
Programs: logistics, supply chain management, international business.
Wels
Programs: mechanical engineering, environmental technology, renewable energy.
13. University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria
Campuses: Linz, Wels, Steyr, Vöcklabruck
Programs: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical diagnostics.
14. FH JOANNEUM
Campuses:
Graz
Programs: engineering, IT, media, aviation management, business.
Kapfenberg
Programs: industrial engineering, production technology.
Bad Gleichenberg
Programs: tourism and hospitality management.
15. CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences
Campus: Graz
Programs: automation engineering, accounting, marketing, business administration.
16. Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Campuses:
Salzburg
Programs: information technology, design, social work.
Kuchl
Programs: wood technology, building technology.
Urstein
Programs: business administration, tourism management.
17. MCI Management Center Innsbruck
Campus: Innsbruck
Programs: international business, management, tourism, biotechnology.
18. Kufstein University of Applied Sciences
Campus: Kufstein
Programs: business management, sports management, energy engineering.
19. University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Tyrol
Campuses: Innsbruck, Hall in Tirol
Programs: nursing, medical laboratory science, physiotherapy.
20. Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Campuses:
Villach
Programs: IT, engineering, multimedia technology.
Spittal an der Drau
Programs: architecture, civil engineering.
Klagenfurt
Programs: business and health sciences.
21. FHV Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Campus: Dornbirn
Programs: engineering, design, business, computer science.
If you would like to find more details, please visit the respective university’s website and search for the relevant information.
Note: MCI Management Center Innsbruck is often mentioned together with applied sciences universities because of its practical programs, but it is legally a private university and not part of the Austrian FH system.