University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Wels, Austria

• The University has four campuses, each specializing in different academic fields:

• Hagenberg Campus (Informatics, Communications and Media)

• Linz Campus (Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences)

• Steyr Campus (Business and Management)

• Wels Campus (Engineering)

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• Exchange students may take courses only at their assigned campus, as stated in the partner agreement.

Winter Semester: 15 May

Summer Semester: 1 November

Mandatory for all exchange students. In general, 1 or 2 weeks before the lectures start

Exchange students must be nominated by their home university at least two weeks before the application deadline.

After nomination, students will receive a personal link to the online application portal.

A certificate of English proficiency at B2 level (for English-taught courses) or a certificate of German proficiency at B2 level (for German-taught courses) is required for non-native speakers.

• Students are responsible to have their own health insurance.

• FH Upper Austria does not provide any insurance, but can help the student to register for the Austrian public health insurance which costs ~ 60€ per month.

• Students are advised to arrive in Austria shortly before the orientation period begins. A buddy can be arranged to meet them at the train station or airport.

Total: € 900 - 1,300

Accommodation: € 350 - 500 (including heating and electricity)

Food: € 220 - 350

Public Transportation: € 20 - 40

Study and Personal Requirements: € 70 - 100

Health Insurance: € 65- 80

• No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Winter Semester: 1 June

Summer Semester: 15 November

Winter Semester: October- End-January

Summer Semester: March- End-June

German ECTS-courses at different levels are offered to international students free of charge.

• Exchange students may join any course offered at their assigned campus, provided they meet the required prerequisites.

• Hagenberg, Steyr, and Wels campuses offer a wide range of courses in English, with listings available online.

• Every international student will be put into contact with a local student (buddy) before arrival.

• Buddies will help the incoming students with setting up bank accounts, food shopping, tours etc.

• ~20 € per semester for Student Union, mandatory for all students in Austria.