International Foundation ProgrammePathway to Studies in Upper Austria

You want to apply for a study programme in Engineering or Business at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria but still miss pre-requisites to study?

We have the perfect solution for you! The International Foundation Programme offers you a focused and tailored preparation for your application to study at the FH Upper Austria.

The main target group are students who wish to study the English-taught Bachelor's programmes in Electrical Engineering or Global Sales and Marketing.

• 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

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.

Mathematics - 8 semester hours per week (8 SWS)

• Sets of numbers; equations and inequations; linear algebra and geometry; trigonometry and trigonometric functions; complex numbers
• Sequences and series; basic concepts of differential calculus and integral calculus; linear algebra (particularly vectors) and   geometry; algebraic structures; introduction to probability calculations, statistics

Physics - 4 semester hours per week (4 SWS)

• Units, Basics of Mechanics: Kinematics, Dynamics, Work and Energy, Statics, Torque
• Thermodynamics, Heat and Energy, Ideal Gas, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Oscillations and Waves

English - 2 semester hours per week (2 SWS)

• Morphology and syntax, oral and written expression of technical issues (with and without use of a dictionary), verbal skills (describe, explain, and present technical issues), writing skills (translate, summarize, prepare papers, ...)

German as a Foreign Language - 2 to 4 semester hours per week (2-4 SWS)

• Participation in the A1/A2/B1/B2 (depending on level of skills) language courses

Additional modules - 1 semester hour per week (1st semester)

• Intercultural and social competences

Duration of Studies

• 2 semesters  
  • 1-semester - end of September - beginning of February
  • 2-semester - end of February - beginning of July

Costs:

• programme fee: EUR 3600/year

Please note: accommodation, travel and living cost to/in Austria are not included in this tuition fee.

Entry 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)
• good English language skills
  English Language Certificate B2 if available (IELTS, Toefl,...)

• Please apply online
• Required documents:
  • School-leaving Certificate *
  • Certificates from the highest educational level (diplomas, transcript,...)*
  • Photocopy of your passport
  • Motivation letter
  • CV
  • good knowledge in English Language B2  (Certificates like Ielts, Toefl,Cambridge,... if available)
  • optional: German Language Certificates (ÖSD, Göthe,...)
  * Foreign documents have to show the necessary legalisation and must be translated to German or English. Find all legalisation instructions here.
• Application procedure:
  • online application
  • formal check of prerequisites
  • compulsory skype interview

If you want to get to know the International Foundation Programme in more detail, please check out the recording of our latest info talk.

Head of Studies: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Stefan Sunzenauer
Administrative Assistant: Magdalena Gufler, B.Ed.
International Foundation Programme
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Stelzhamerstr. 23
4600 Wels, AUSTRIA
Phone: +43 5 0804-43134
E-Mail: ifp@fh-ooe.at 
www.fh-ooe.at/ifp