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Master in Digital Healthcare

USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten · St. Pölten

Taught in German and EnglishDegree: Master of Science in Engineering, MSc

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
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Study load120 ECTS
Study formPart-time, extra-occupational
LocationSt. Pölten
Entrance examinationAn admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page)
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

Master in Digital Healthcare is a master’s programme at USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten in St. Pölten, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives St. Pölten as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science in Engineering, MSc. USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is a university of applied sciences in Lower Austria.

What the register says

Graduates work together with other health and technology experts to develop solutions for digital healthcare in the areas of prevention, diagnostics, therapy and care, e.g. mixed reality visualisations in radiology or sensor-supported shoe soles for gait rehabilitation. Students can choose one of two specialisations during their studies: Health Technology Development or Health Technology Assessment.

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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 USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. 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: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). 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 Digital Healthcare taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. 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 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 St. Pölten as the campus town for this programme at USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. 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: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

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 USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

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 USTP University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is linked from this page so you can compare.

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