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
Master in Electrical Engineering is a master’s programme at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Hagenberg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Wels as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science in Engineering, MSc. University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is a university of applied sciences in Upper Austria.
How it compares
Master in Electrical Engineering is one of 4 English-taught Electrical & Electronic Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 4 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. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
The Master's in Electrical Engineering at FH Upper Austria's Wels campus is taught entirely in English and runs for four semesters (120 ECTS). It builds on an electrical engineering bachelor and points at the energy side of the field: DC grids, power electronics and smart technology for a greener power supply.
What you study
The programme focuses on electrical energy engineering. The source page names DC grids (used in batteries, hydrogen systems, or to distribute and transport electrical energy) and power electronics as the technologies at its centre. SMART technology in the power supply is another theme, framed around lower costs and better reliability and accessibility for the end consumer. High Voltage Engineering and its labs appear in a student testimonial, so expect high voltage work in the lab.
Students spend over 50% of class time in labs and skill practice classes. That is a lot of hands-on time, and it is deliberate: the theory is meant to be applied, not just written down in an exam.
How the programme is organised
Four semesters, full time, on the Wels campus. You can shape 42% of your ECTS yourself through electives, projects and your master's thesis. In semester 3 you start focusing on your chosen specialised field in your project work. Semester 4 continues that with the master's thesis. A strong cooperation with local industry gives students real-world experience during project work and an internship.
Teaching is exclusively in English. Staff and students come from over 40 different nationalities, so intercultural teamwork is part of daily life rather than a slogan.
Who it suits
You need a completed bachelor's degree (180 ECTS or equivalent) in electrical engineering. The programme also asks for an interest in intercultural team work. If you want to work on the technical side of energy supply, on products and systems for distribution, or on developing electrical energy engineering products, this fits. Graduates are expected to handle technically complex and interdisciplinary assignments.
Admission, language and next steps
English at B2 level or better is required, proven with IELTS or TOEFL. The page is strict about this: TOEFL iBT minimum 78 points or academic IELTS minimum overall 6.0, no exceptions, and letters from previous schools or universities are not accepted. The admission process is an online application plus MS Teams interviews with pre-selected candidates.
Applications go straight to the institution, not through a central portal. The general deadline is June 30, 2027 for EU/EEA citizens, holders of a valid residence permit, or those with visa-free entry. If you need a visa, the special deadline is May 31, 2027. As a university of applied sciences, FH Upper Austria sets its own fees; check the programme page for the current amounts and the ÖH student union fee.
What the register says
New technologies such as electric cars or renewable and ecological power supply systems require fundamental research in electrical (energy) engineering. DC grids (used in batteries, hydrogen systems, or to distribute and transport electrical energy), and power electronics are the latest technologies aiming to provide a green and environmentally friendly energy supply. This programme will educate the experts needed to make electrical energy supply sustainable and future-proof.
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
- High voltage installations for energy distribution
- Project manager for electrical energy engineering products
- Development and production of electrical products and systems
- Operation and maintenance of electrical products and systems
- Power electronics and DC grid technology
- Smart technology for power supply
- Renewable and ecological power supply systems
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 Master in Electrical Engineering 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 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Wels 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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