Universities of Applied Sciences - What distinguishes them?

Universities of Applied Sciences - What distinguishes them?

  • Practically orientated academic education
  • Graduates are "versatile problem-solvers"
  • Business and social networks
  • Small classes and modern methods
  • A business-minded attitude towards university affairs

Practically orientated academic education

  • Manageable programme length
  • Limited admissions and selection process
  • Quality control and evaluation

Graduates are versatile problem-solvers

  • Personality training and methodological competence
  • Dovetailing of theory with practice

Business and social networks

  • Innovative services for the real world
  • Application-orientated research
  • Faculty are practicing professionals

Small classes and modern teaching methods

  • Professional placement programme, case studies and projects
  • Close contact between instructors and students

A business-minded attitude towards university affairs

  • Efficient administrative structures
  • Degree programmes match the needs of the business world
  • Close cooperation between the university and corporate partners

 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Top-notch Management and Communications Programmes

 [1]The FHWien University of Applied Sciences of WKW is Austria's leading provider of university of applied sciences degree programmes in the fields of management and communications. In line with the principle of lifelong learning, our approach to education is an active, flexible and forward-looking one. Our mission is to enable our students to succeed. We see our organisation as an innovative institution of higher education and research. With personalised support as well as a high degree of practical relevance in instruction, we provide our students with a solid foundation for a successful career.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 [2]The translation of this website into English was co-financed by the Municipal Department 27 (Magistratsabteilung 27) of the city of Vienna.

 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------