Career Profile

In Upper Austria the core competences of countless companies are directly related to this field. The ever increasing number of Austrian companies operating abroad and the increasingly multi-national nature and networking of companies in the globalised economy also mean increasing international opportunities for graduates who are experts in materials.

The essential questions which this course tries to answer are

  •  From which materials should I make my product?
  •  How can I process these materials in order to ensure a quality product which is aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting?
  •  How can I optimise the product, the production process and the equipment for processing the materials?
  •  In the case of failure, how can a material or component be improved?

Engineers who can provide answers to these questions are much sought after, both in this region and internationally!

Especially in the thriving business location which is Upper Austria , this degree program specialising in Plastics and Metals opens many doors for graduates.