You have an intrinsic interest in technical systems and their functionality. You are enthusiastic about electronics in general and its many applications in everyday life. You are convinced that the potential has not been exploited by far, which is why you enjoy tinkering with innovations. Subjects such as mathematics, C programming or the course in "Electronic equipment design" stimulate you to implement your ideas and offer practical experience to assist you in your professional challenges. The specialized courses in environmental technology or automation are sure to offer something of interest to you.

We cooperate closely with renowned companies in commerce and industry. You may benefit from this in many ways: Our research and development laboratories set up by Phoenix Contact, an internationally operating company in the field of electrical engineering and automation, are state-of-the-art. This guarantees diversified teaching and learning in automation technology. A number of interesting companies and cooperation partners are furthermore represented at our "Firmentag Technik" (Company day Technology) at the main FH Campus Vienna. Make use of the time between your courses to socialize, to establish ties for your professional future and to enter into discussions with potential employers. You will participate in R & D projects, helping to shape the dialog between practice and science at the FH. We will also gladly support you in finding contacts for your internship or studies abroad. You will in this respect benefit from our extensive networking with international universities. We will support you towards realizing your ideas for exciting projects and offer you a stage: We showcase the best projects to a wide audience in our Campus Innovation Lab at the Open House or at the BeSt trade fair. Practical relevance is also guaranteed through our Campus Lecture evenings which are open to all and offer contributions by prominent experts.

In addition to a thorough technically training, you will also learn about decision and leadership competency, so important in our industry. You will obtain the project management qualifications you need for complex and planning activities.

• In three semesters of basic studies you will deal with the theoretical fundamentals of mathematics, electronics and electrical engineering as well as with economics, personal development and management. Business English is part of your basic competency.
• In the fourth semester you will select you specialization (from the fourth to the sixth semester):
  • Automation: You will learn to develop automation systems for technical processes and deal with the basics of reliability, safety and process control. In seminar projects, you will deal with concrete examples of practical automation.
  • Environmental technology: You will learn more about processes and interrelationships, cycles of materials and variables affecting eco systems and will gain comprehensive insights into environmental framework conditions for the ecological design of electronic devices. Concepts for alternative generation and storage of electrical energy and the utilization of renewable energy round off this specialization field.

• The sixth semester comprises an internship of seven weeks. An existing career in this field may qualify you for a credit.

The fields of electronics, electrical and environmental technology are booming. The need for new products, services and applications is driving the creation of many jobs for well-qualified experts. The current demand of companies for FH degree program graduates exceeds supply by far. This will naturally facilitate your entry into this professional niche. The degree program is also a solid basis for the assumption of managerial responsibilities after your professional experience and continuing education.

Your future career
From equipment design to finished product, from concept to simulation - national and international project planning and handling in the field of electronics, electrical and information technology will characterize your future career. You will in future find yourself in the following fields of industry:

• Higher education entrance qualification:
  • School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school
  • Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)
  • Equivalent certificate from abroad

Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.

• University entrance qualification exam for Electrical Engineering or Information Technology.

Please refer to Erwachsenenbildung.at of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research for information and institutes offering preparatory courses for the university entrance qualification exam.

• Relevant professional qualification and the required auxiliary examinations in "English 1" and "Mathematics 3" as with the university entrance qualification exam.
• Regulation for the admission of third country citizens
• Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates

You obtained your professional qualification in the field of teaching electrical disciplines, in technical colleges or as a part-time graduate of the first phase of an HTL (Federal College of Engineering).

To apply you will require the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Proof of citizenship
• School leaving certificate / university entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) / verification of professional qualifications
• An abridged CV with photograph

Please note:
It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via e-mail, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.