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University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

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University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria teaches and does research at university level while maintaining practice-orientation and the highest quality standards. In the teaching, it offer students comprehensive assistance and support them in their motivation and self-driven efforts. Innovative teaching and learning styles as well as dynamically evolving curricula are our signature features.

History

The FH Upper Austria was founded on June 22, 1993.

The state of Upper Austria, the city of Wels and the market town of Hagenberg were designated as members of the sponsoring association for the preparation of the establishment, maintenance and operation of technical college courses in Upper Austria. 

Education

  • Informatics, Communication and Media - Hagenberg Campus
  • Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences - Linz Campus
  • Economy and Management - Steyr Campus
  • Engineering - Wels Campus
Degree programmes for the 2019/2020 academic year:
  • Total: 68 (including 1 degree programme and 2 specializations in approval)
  • Bachelor degree programmes (6 semesters): 31
  • Master degree programmes (4 semesters): 37
Students during the 2019/2020 academic year by school:
  • Hagenberg Campus: 1,523
  • Linz Campus: 760
  • Steyr Campus: 1,370
  • Wels Campus: 2,010
Students during the 2019/2020 academic year according to FHR (UAS Council) classification:
  • Engineering: 3,719
  • Social Sciences: 436
  • Business: 1,508

Research

The FH Upper Austria Research & Development GmbH decreed in 2019 at locations in Hagenberg, Linz, Steyr and Wels 244 research assistants inside. A total of 17 main research areas were set up at the 4 faculties:

  • Applied Social Sciences & Non Profit Management
  • Automation technology and simulation
  • Controlling, accounting and financial management
  • Digital business
  • energy and Environment
  • Global business management
  • Information and communication systems
  • Innovation and technology management
  • Life in old age
  • Food and biotechnology
  • Logistics
  • Media and knowledge technologies
  • Medical technology
  • Measurement and testing technology
  • Production and Operations Management
  • Software technology and applications
  • Material and production technology

Career

The FH Upper Austria cooperates intensively with companies and institutions thus winning the support of leading experts for teaching and for practice-oriented student projects. 

CEOs, executive board members, entrepreneurs and established researchers with many years of practical experience in innovative and successful businesses in relevant professional fields give students insights into different sectors, leadership issues and challenges of today and tomorrow.

The internship is an important component for the career start. 

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria
Merit-based Need-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 EUR
Deadline
14 Mar 2025
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1250 EUR
Deadline
14 Mar 2025
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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Student services

  • The International Office at Hagenberg Campus is in charge of international relations for the School of Informatics, Communications and Media. This comprises partner university cooperation, student and staff mobility, and international projects and activities on campus.
  • The International Office at Linz Campus is in charge of international relations at the School of Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences. 
  • The International Office at Steyr Campus is in charge of international relations at the School of Management. 
  • The International Office at Wels Campus is in charge of international relations at the School of Engineering.

Housing services

There are several accommodation options are available including renting a flat and dormitories. The university helps students finding an accommodation and related information. 

Library services

The university has libraries in each campus. All the libraries are connected to an electronic search service where students can search for related data.

ICT services

The university has a strong IT support including Levis, Moodle, email system, EduROAM and much more. 

Medical services

Healthcare facilities are off campuses.

Campus life

All the campuses are either in city center or in walking distance. Campus buildings are mostly in one place. The ones that are separate are in walking distance. Each campus has a canteen inside.

Sports facilities

As a balance to studying, the sports club ’FH OO Sportsteam‘ provides students, alumni and staff with a wide range of opportunities to practice sport. There is something for everyone from yoga to triathlon at a range of different levels.

Student clubs

From a crazy boat race to a cell phone throwing contest, from a student party to a solar car challenge – the FH Upper Austria and its students plan entertaining events that make campus life more lively. 

There are 8 tertiary education establishments in Upper Austria and the student life in the campus cities Linz, Hagenberg, Steyr and Wels is as multifarious as one might therefore expect. Even if students do not study together, students from different universities often party together.

Alumni keep in touch with each other via the Alumni Club. Events, further education, travel and much more can be found on their agenda.

Various of accreditation including ECTS, ABET, Diploma Supplement and Erasmus. 

Wels, Upper Austria, Austria

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