Studying at the FHV
Future-proof, innovative, practice-oriented
You opportunities when studying at the FHV:
- Low student-to-staff ratio: Enables individual support
- Practice-oriented: Programmes tailored to business and society needs
- Pioneering: One of Austria’s most research-intensive universities of applied sciences
- Global network: 130 partner universities
- Affordable: Currently, no tuition fees are charged
- Job prospects: Nine out of ten graduates receive job offers upon completion
The right study programme for you
The FHV offers 25 bachelor's and master's degree programmes in the four areas of Engineering & Technology, Business, Design and Social Work & Health. The courses are offered in different models: full-time, part-time and dual.
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Information about studying at FHV
With the classic full-time study, studying takes up most of your time. Focused engagement with the subject area allows for “quick” completion. It is still possible to work a limited number of hours alongside your studies - depending on the course of study, semester and your own requirements.
Part-time means that studies and work are consciously combined. The courses will usually be held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays in person and/or in blocks - depending on the course of study. Reducing the workload to 50-70% is ideal, but depends on the work environment, family situation and personal resilience.
The combination of theory and practical blocks is a central advantage of the dual course of study: You learn the theory at the FHV and apply the knowledge directly in the partner company. This connection enables you to deepen your practical knowledge and grow into your future position during your training.
General information:
- The academic year consists of two semesters: winter and summer semesters.
- It is only possible to start studying at the FHV in the winter semester.
- Please note that semester, course and examination times may vary depending on the study programme.
Subject to change.
Course-free periods and public holidays
| Wintersemester 2023/24 | Sommersemester 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationalfeiertag | 26.10.2023 | Ostern* | 25.03.2024 - 01.04.2024 |
| Allerheiligen | 01.11.2023 | Staatsfeiertag | 01.05.2024 |
| Maria Empfängnis | 08.12.2023 | Christi Himmelfahrt | 09.05.2024 |
| Weihnachten* | 24.12.2023 - 06.01.2024 | Pfingsten | 20.05.2024 |
| Neujahr | 01.01.2024 | Fronleichnam | 30.05.2024 |
| Dreikönigstag | 06.01.2024 | Sommerferien* | 06.07.2024 - 07.09.2024 |
| Semesterferien* | 05.02.2024 - 10.02.2024 | Maria Himmefahrt | 15.08.2024 |
*does not apply to all study programmes. For more information, see the timetable in the A5 student portal (for students only).
At the FHV, students (including visiting students) are currently not charged any tuition fees. For the time being, the FHV will refrain from charging a tuition fee, but reserves the right to make use of the legal option, which can be exercised at any time and at its own discretion.
The ÖH fee for compulsory membership in the Austrian Students' Union (in the applicable amount) must be paid every semester. For the 2024/25 academic year, the ÖH contribution is 24.70 euros.