University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Bachelor's degree in architecture
Wels, Austria
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 727 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Tuition fee of €726.72 per semester for students from third countries: This fee must be paid by third-country nationals who hold a student residence permit (Section 64 of the Settlement and Residence Act).
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Key Summary
About: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Bachelor of Science in Engineering (architecture). Full-time, taught in German, 6 semesters. Fees €363.36 per semester plus ÖH for EU/EEA. Entry: Matura/Abitur/Berufsreifeprüfung or entrance exam; admission by consultation and interview. Construction HTL graduates can enter semester two. Includes a 10-week internship and abroad option. Apply by June 30th.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in architectural offices, construction companies, planning and engineering offices, and public administration as architects, project managers, sustainable design consultants. You’ll use skills in planning and implementing projects, sustainable construction, and project management, preparing you for roles in design, construction and regulation.
Graduates of the architecture course are qualified to work in architectural offices, construction companies, planning and engineering offices, and in public administration. Their skills include the planning and implementation of construction projects, sustainable construction, and the management of construction projects. They are well prepared to develop innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.
Important facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Duration of study: 6 semesters
- Organisational form: Full-time, career-enabling
- Language: German
- Study places: 24
- Costs: € 363.36 per semester + ÖH contribution for students from EU and EEA countries
- Entry requirements: higher education entrance qualification e.g. Matura/Abitur/Berufsreifeprüfung, university entrance examination/FH OÖ study qualification course
- Admission procedure: consultation and admission interview
- Recognition of proven knowledge: Entry into the 2nd semester possible for relevant construction HTL graduates.
- Internship: at least 10 weeks, at home or abroad
- semester or internship abroad possible
- Easy Start: Joint first year with students of the
The combined degree program in Civil Engineering specializing in structural engineering allows for a change of program after the first semester without loss of time or scholarship, provided places are available. A change is also possible with minimal effort in the second semester. - Application deadline: June 30th
- Research strength at the highest level
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is the strongest research university in the country – with over 440 dedicated researchers and an annual research budget of around 21 million euros, it sets standards in applied research. - Close ties to the economy
Through collaborations with more than 630 companies and organizations, the FH OÖ offers practice-oriented study programs that are directly tailored to the requirements of the job market – including internships, project work and direct contact with industry. - Internationally well connected
With over 250 partner universities worldwide, numerous exchange programs and English-language study programs, the FH OÖ promotes global perspectives and international careers. - Practical teaching with real added value
Lecturers with professional experience, real case studies and project work ensure a close integration of theory and practice – students learn in an application-oriented and business-like manner. - Individual study design through small groups and flexible formats
Small class sizes, fixed timetables and flexible organizational forms – whether full-time, part-time or dual – enable personal support, good planning and optimal compatibility with work and everyday life.