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Innovative and highly practice-oriented programs
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Austria - Villach, Klagenfurt, Spittal/Drau and Feldkirchen
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Study & Work program
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100+ partner universities worldwide
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Affordable tuition fees
About the University
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), or Fachhochschule Kärnten in German, was founded in 1995 and is located in Carinthia, the southernmost province of Austria. It has five campuses located in Villach, Klagenfurt, Spittal/Drau and Feldkirchen. With its 4 different schools – Technology, Management, Health Sciences and Social Studies – CUAS currently offers more than 60 degree programs and a broad range of advanced training courses. Through intensive, practice-oriented studies with close academic support and mentoring, our students have excellent career opportunities. Close relationships between CUAS, notable companies, start-ups and other universities also expand the professional and academic opportunities of students and alumni. When it comes to research, CUAS impresses with four research centers, 19 individual research groups, a UNESCO Chair and a newly formed alliance with the European universities initiative ACE2-EU.
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences offers its students small, well-supervised campuses which are tailored to the needs of the respective study courses and promote direct contact between teachers and students. Lecturers from the economy and industry provide interdisciplinary, internationally oriented training at the highest level. The degree programs at the CUAS are designed to provide students not only with the respective theoretical knowledge but also with as much hands-on experience as possible. Further, CUAS is internationally oriented and already offers various programs taught in English. To further strengthen the international focus the university keeps in close contact with partner universities and offers a variety of options for incoming and outgoing students. CUAS therefore combines a high quality of education with the benefits of living in a tourism region, such as cultural and sporting events as well as many leisure activities.
The tuition fee is EUR 363.63 per semester and there is also an obligatory Student Union Fee of EUR 24.70 (2025) per semester.
Programs
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Undergraduate
- Undergraduate:
- Architecture
- Biomedical Science
- Digital Marketing and Sales
- Intercultural Management
- Green Transition Engineering
- Medical Engineering
- Multimedia Technology
- Network & Communication Engineering
- Social Work
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Masters
- Architecture
- Applied Data Science
- Communication Engineering
- Industrial Power Electronics
- Medical Engineering and Analytics
- Systems Design
- International Business Management
- Management of Conservation Areas (CE)
Campus Villach
The Villach region combines tradition, cosmopolitanism and quality of life with the advantages of an innovative business location. Villach, a small town with about 60,000 inhabitants, is an international high-tech location with groundbreaking cooperation between science and industry and is also increasingly developing into a start-up town.
Situated directly at the intersection of three cultures, Villach, situated on the Drava river, is an important traffic junction in the Alps-Adriatic region. This special geographical location and the beautiful landscape around Villach and in the federal state of Carinthia have made the region a popular holiday destination for generations, further beyond the borders. The drinking water quality of the lakes and the particularly clean air make Villach and its surroundings an environmental paradise.
In addition to its geographical advantages, Austria also leads the world in terms of its social and health care system and is considered a particularly safe, prosperous and liveable country.
Despite the above-average prosperity and the comprehensive state social benefits, Villach compares favourably with many international destinations. The "small town bonus" comes into its own here and makes everyday life affordable.
Campus Feldkirchen
The young district town of Feldkirchen in Carinthia, gateway to the Carinthian Nockberge mountains and Lake Ossiacher See, lies in the centre of Carinthia, in Austria's southernmost province. In addition to unspoilt nature and friendly people, Feldkirchen with its modern shops, stylish boutiques, cosy restaurants and coffee houses is an ideal location for students. Both the mountains and lakes in the area and the proximity to Slovenia and Italy offer a wide range of sports and leisure activities for young and old. Swimming, surfing, sailing or mountain hiking or skiing, ice skating or snowboarding make Feldkirchen an attractive and popular campus!
Campus Primoschgasse
Klagenfurt combines joie de vivre, nature and culture. The city of just over 100,000 inhabitants on Lake Wörthersee is a recreational area that fulfils every wish. Slovenia and Italy are not far away, the mountains are within reach. Klagenfurt's cultural scene is also vibrant, with clubs, stages and museums. The Old Square with its many shops, restaurants and cafés is the centre of city life. The idyllic Lendkanal connects the city with the lake and, like Kreuzbergl, is a popular destination for amateur sportsmen and nature lovers. The campus in Primoschgasse has perfect transport connections - a separate bus line stops directly in front of the FH on the Südring. The view from the roof terrace onto the mountain panorama surrounding Klagenfurt offers the perfect space for relaxing breaks.
Campus Spittal
The comedy town of Spittal in the Carinthian Oberland with its 16,000 inhabitants knows perfectly well how to combine living tradition with a culturally conscious present.
It is not without reason that the university town of Spittal, situated between education, culture and nature, presents itself as a true experience for body and soul. Cultural awareness, living tradition and a touch of southern serenity - these are the characteristics that make the "little historical town" so worth living in. Lake Millstätter See invites you to swim in summer, in winter the Goldeck is waiting for you to enjoy skiing. Shopping, cultivated gastronomy and cultural activities complement this perfectly. Studying in Spittal an der Drau is therefore a true experience for body, mind and soul!
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Accommodation
At CUAS, students typically choose between living in student dormitories or private accommodations near the campus. In Villach, Spittal and Klagenfurt, there are several student dormitories. Most of them offer different types of apartments (single apartments and shared apartments for two, three or four students). Monthly rent for a room ranges from approx. €400–800. Austria does not have a tradition of on-campus accommodation like in other countries, so students have to search for a place to stay on their own. With various accommodation options available, we recommend starting your search early to secure the best choice for your needs.
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