Are you a high school or university graduate from an African country? Are you looking for an opportunity to complete an English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with low (or no) tuition fees in a European country? Then check out the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria! Africademics will assist you in selecting the right study programme, and in submitting your application for admission!
About the University
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers 68 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, 13 of which are taught entirely in English. In addition, the university offers a 1-year International Foundation Programme for high school graduates from African countries who do not qualify for immediate university admission in Austria due to not having completed their A-Levels.
With four campus locations in Hagenberg, Linz, Steyr and Wels, students at Austria’s largest university of applied sciences have many opportunities to choose from. The style of teaching is practice-oriented, and the university works closely with local and international industry partners.
The university generates one third of the total research output of Austria’s universities of applied sciences and is one of the top-ranked institutions of higher education in the German-speaking area. Last but not least, it has a network of over 240 partner universities in 60 countries and offers many opportunities for international exchanges, dual degree programmes and research opportunities.
English-Taught Degree Programmes
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers a range of English-taught programmes for international students, which you can find here. As the institutions expands its footprint on the African continent, having recently launched its International Foundation Programme in Namibia, students from African countries are particularly encouraged to apply for admission.
The university currently offers the following English-taught undergraduate degree programmes:
- Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Solutions
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor’s in Global Sales and Marketing
- Bachelor’s in Green Science
- Bachelor’s in Innovation, Product & Engineering Management
- Bachelor’s in Smart Engineering
In addition, the following postgraduate degrees, taught in English, are offered:
- Master’s in Automotive Mechatronics and Management
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering
- Master’s in Global Sales and Marketing
- Master’s in Innovation and Product Management
- Master’s in Interactive Media
- Master’s in Medical Engineering
- Master’s in Sustainable Energy Systems
The International Foundation Programme (IFP)
The International Foundation Programme (IFP), offered by the University of Applied Sciences Upper
Austria provides a focused and tailor-made university preparation programme for prospective undergraduate students from African countries who wish to study in Austria. Successful IFP graduates qualify for direct admission to their chosen undergraduate degree programme.
Why is the IFP important? Only high school graduates who have completed their A-Levels (or another high school diploma equivalent to the Austrian ‘Matura’) with a sufficient number of subjects, qualify for direct admission for undergraduate studies at an Austrian university. All other applicants first need to complete a mandatory bridging course in order to qualify for admission.
In addition to the traditional 1-year IFP, offered in Austria and starting in September each year, a new IFP is now offered in Swakopmund, Namibia, starting in January. This new IFP has been adapted to the African academic year and provides a convenient and cost-effective bridging course solution for high school graduates from Namibia and other
African countries.
Need help? Contact us!
Are you unsure which degree programme to choose? Do you have questions about the application and admissions process, the tuition fees, or any other aspect of your studies at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria? Our team will be happy to advise you on your study options, and assist you in submitting your application for admission. Simply drop us an email or send us a WhatsApp message!
