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Bachelor in Systems Engineering

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences · Villach

Taught in German and EnglishIndustrial EngineeringDegree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, BSc

Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

Language of instructionGerman and English
LevelBachelor's Degree
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Study load180 ECTS
Study formFull-time
LocationVillach
Entrance examinationAdmission procedure
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 727 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissEUR 727 a year

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 Systems Engineering is a bachelor’s programme at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach, taught in German and English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Villach as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Science in Engineering, BSc. Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in Carinthia.

What the register says

Problem-based learning is promoted from the very first day of studies while at the same time the acquired knowledge is applied practically in laboratories from the very beginning. Students will solve problems in teams using industrial equipment: systems will be specified, developed, manufactured, evaluated, implemented and tested. System-oriented thinking is the key and is taught centrally in the Systems Engineering course. The same applies to the basics of electronics and mechatronics. They form the basis on which the further course contents are based. The students have the possiblity to specialise in one field: There is a choice of three majors: Electronics, Mechatronics/Automation Technology, and Mechatronics/Robotics.

Das Studium wird Vollzeit auf Deutsch und Englisch und berufsbegleitend auf Deutsch angeboten.

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Carinthia 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 Systems Engineering taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.

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 Villach as the campus town for this programme at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Carinthia 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 Carinthia 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 Carinthia 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 Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is linked from this page so you can compare.

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