International Foundation Programme
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Location
Wels
- Email ifp@fh-ooe.at
- Telephone +43 5 0804-43134
- Download info sheet Contact us
A Route into an Austrian Degree
Key Facts
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Degree
Studienberechtigung -
Duration
2 semesters (60 ECTS) -
Mode Of Study
Target group specific -
Access Requirements
- A-Level / High School Diploma or equivalent
If the Austrian Higher Education Entrance Qualification is not yet met, the required level can be acquired within the International Foundation Programme. In general, A-level is required, but in some cases excellent performance in AS-level and GCSE-level courses might qualify as well - English Language Certificate B2
Accepted certificates are IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (79), Cambridge Certificates, not older than 2 years.
- A-Level / High School Diploma or equivalent
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Deadline for Applications
- International applicants from Non-EU countries apply online only by April 30 at the latest.
- For EU-citizens and applicants who can enter Austria visa-free, the application deadline is August 31.
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Admission Process
The application is made online only via the application platform.
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Costs
Programme fee: EUR 3,888.-
Please note: accommodation, travel and living cost to/in Austria are not included in the programme fee.
Perfect for students who…
- are looking for a preparation programme taught in English
- miss sufficient credits in Mathematics, Physics and English to be enrolled in a study programme
- wish to fresh up Mathematics, Physics and English prior to entering a study programme
- do not meet entry requirements for studying in Austria
- wish to brush up their language skills and technical terminology
- want to learn or improve German
The main target group are students who wish to study the English-taught Bachelor's programmes in
Your study career
After completion of the programme, you are well-prepared for commencing your studies at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. Please note: you will not be automatically accepted but need to apply again for the programme of your choice.
Do you want to continue your studies in Upper Austria after the foundation programme but your desired bachelor programme in English is not offered at FH Upper Austria?
No worries, with a successful completion of the IFP you are also eligible to study at one of our partner universities (University of Applied Sciences Krems www.fh-krems.ac.at/en/study/bachelor/ , University of Applied Sciences St.Pölten www.fhstp.ac.at/bcc and Deggendorf Institute of Technology www.th-deg.de/en).
They offer several bachelor programmes taught 100% in English, giving you a greater variety of study fields to choose from.
For example (there are many more!), the study programme “Creative Computing” offered at FH St.Pölten or the programmes “Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” or “Informatics” at FH Krems.
The International Foundation Programme can also be chosen by students who are already qualified for Bachelor studies but want to fresh up and get into German language. If your main priority is to learn German we also recommend "Let's get started" at our partner university "Deggendorf Institute of Technology"
IFP goes international
The IFP broadens its network and is now offered not only in Austria, but also in the United Arab Emirates and Namibia!
We are proud that the Gulf Medical University in Dubai offers the IFP and therefore gives students from the the United Arab Emirates the chance to upgrade their secondary school education and start a bachelor study program then at the FH Upper Austria.
Prospective students from Namibia have now the chance to become a part of the students at FH Upper Austria, when they have completed the IFP Namibia at Private School Swakopmund. The Curriculum is the same as the IFP Austria and ideally prepares the students for their study start at FH Upper Austria.
Is there a welcome week for international students?
Yes, of course! Before the IFP starts, we welcome you to our annual welcome week for international students in September. It will be hosted by the International Office.
You will get to know other students from the programme, we will share administrational info and invite you to participate in social activities.
The schedule for the welcome week will be sent to you in September. Attendance is mandatory!
Are there any sports activities?
Yes! Our university offers several courses for our students ranging from body pump to paddel tennis.
I miss my pet. What can I do?
Leaving a loved one behind is always tough. We want to reduce your heartache, therefore the first 10 students who send us a picture of their pet will get a fluffy compagnion for comforting during welcome week.
Is there additional help for international students?
Contact
Email ifp@fh-ooe.at
Telephone +43 5 0804-43134