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 Artificial Intelligence Solutions is a bachelor’s programme at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Hagenberg, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Hagenberg as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Science in Engineering, BSc. University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is a university of applied sciences in Upper Austria.
How it compares
Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence Solutions is one of 3 English-taught Artificial Intelligence programmes at bachelor’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 3 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 727 a year. 2 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
This is a full time Bachelor of Science in Engineering at the Hagenberg campus of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. It runs six semesters, 180 ECTS, and is taught in English. The aim is narrow and practical: you learn to take an AI project from first idea to working implementation.
What you study
The curriculum is built from blocks with fixed ECTS. AI Methods takes 37.5 ECTS and AI Applications 12.5 ECTS. Software Development and Architectures for AI adds 29.5 ECTS, Computer Science 15 ECTS and Applied Mathematics 10 ECTS. Data Management and Data Processing covers 10 ECTS, Complementary Competences 15.5 ECTS, and Projects 45 ECTS.
The study focus areas are Machine Learning and other AI Methods, AI Technologies and AI Software Components, Software Development and Computer Science Foundation, Cloud Computing and Embedded Systems, and IT Law and IT Business. Electives let you go further into advanced AI Applications. The programme's own framing is that AI is more than chatbots and language models, so the degree mixes AI methods with software development, project management and soft skills.
How the programme is organised
Study is full time. Projects carry real weight: from the fourth semester onwards you develop and implement AI solutions in projects, and the ideas usually come from partner companies or one of the campus research groups. The topic range is broad because AI turns up in most partner companies and research groups on campus.
Semester 5 includes an internship, which may be completed abroad. Semester 6 offers the option of a semester abroad at one of the faculty's partner universities. The annual intake is 31 students.
Who it suits
You should like building things, not just reading about models. The programme expects you to handle programming, maths and data work alongside AI methods, and to work in teams on company projects. If you want to see an AI idea through to something that runs, this fits. If you mainly want theory, look elsewhere.
Admission, language and next steps
You need a university entrance qualification, for example A-Levels, a university pre-entry certificate or a completed vocational matriculate exam. English at B2 level is required. The admission process includes an interview.
Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal. The general application deadline is June 30, 2027 for EU/EEA citizens, holders of a valid residence permit, or people who can enter visa-free. If you need a visa, the special deadline is May 31, 2027. Check the programme page for the current application period and for tuition and Student Union fee details.
What the register says
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been causing a media frenzy about the potential benefits for the economy in general, and the world of work in particular. However, AI is not limited to chatbots and language models, but has many more diverse and more complex applications. And for the full range of possibilities to be exploited, it will require comprehensively trained AI engineers who can master practical challenges. Such mastery will only be possible by combining AI methodologies with other essential competences, such as computer science, software development, project management and various soft skills which are taught on this international Bachelor's programme.
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
- AI engineer
- Data scientist
- Product or process owner for intelligent systems
- AI integration adviser for software companies
- Software developer working with AI components
- AI project roles in partner companies and research groups
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. 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 Artificial Intelligence Solutions taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. 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 Hagenberg as the campus town for this programme at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. 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 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.
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 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.
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 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is linked from this page so you can compare.
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