How the fees work. The register lists EUR 363.36 per semester (about EUR 727 a year). Universities of applied sciences set their own fees, so confirm the amount for your intake. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Bachelor in Smart Automation is a bachelor’s programme at Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences in Graz, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc). Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in Styria.
What you will study
What you study
The Smart Automation bachelor's degree at CAMPUS 02 in Graz is taught entirely in English. It covers the core of automation technology: electrical engineering and circuit design, electrical measurement and sensors, electrical machines, computer science, software development, PLC and network technology, mobile and database solutions, embedded and cyber physical systems, control engineering, robotics, security and safety. You also take physics, statistics and data analysis, human-machine interaction, and modules on economics and soft skills. In the fifth semester you choose one of three elective modules: Product, Production or Process. Product walks through the product development process using a guiding example product, from requirements analysis to manufacturing, programming, testing and approval. Production covers standard and advanced manufacturing technologies and machines according to DIN 8580, metrology, parts quality, additive manufacturing and the virtual factory. Process deals with material handling for gases, liquids and solids, and with designing logistic systems.
How the programme is organised
The programme runs over six semesters and 180 ECTS. It is full-time but work-friendly: classes are generally Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 to 17:00, with 17 weeks per semester and an attendance quota of 75%. The sixth semester is a work placement of at least 15 weeks, worth 23 ECTS, supported by a work placement seminar. You also write a bachelor's thesis in two parts and take a bachelor's exam. Technical experts and managers from industry act as mentors. The programme has 25 approved study places.
Who it suits
This is for school graduates with or without previous work experience who want to step into the professional world while studying. The focus is IT and electronics, and no prior knowledge is required. If you like building and programming systems, or want to understand how machines, networks and processes fit together, this fits. The work-friendly schedule suits students who need time for other commitments.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission requires a school-leaving certificate (Matura, A-Levels, maturity diploma or similar), or a university entrance qualification exam, or a specialised professional qualification such as an apprenticeship plus an additional examination by CAMPUS 02. You also need English at least at B2 according to the CEFR. The application process is: online application, submission of further documents, then a personal interview with an admission committee. Applications go directly to CAMPUS 02, not through a central portal. The programme page gives the application period and deadlines for EU/EEA nationals and for other international applicants. As a university of applied sciences, CAMPUS 02 sets its own tuition fees; EU/EEA nationals pay a fee per semester plus the Austrian National Union of Students' contribution, and citizens of other countries pay a different rate. Check the programme page for the exact amounts.
What the register says
The interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree programme Smart Automation addresses the consistent demand for highly-qualified engineers head-on, even in times of economic uncertainty. We equip you with the skills to thrive in diverse fields, shaping you into a versatile technical expert. After graduation, you are not only sought after by large industrial enterprises but also by smaller, innovative companies with advanced, specialized products. Embrace the future with our bachelor’s degree programme, where you’ll become an agent of technological innovation.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Product and application development
- System integration and start-up
- Process optimisation and control engineering
- Instrumentation and data acquisition
- Testing technology and quality management
- Technical product management and sales
- Production planning and logistics
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Bachelor in Smart Automation taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years (6 semesters) of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences.
What does it cost?
The register lists EUR 363.36 per semester (about EUR 727 a year). Universities of applied sciences set their own fees, so confirm the amount for your intake. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Campus 02 University of Applied Sciences is linked from this page so you can compare.