University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Master's degree in automation technology
Wels, Austria
Master degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* plus the ÖH contribution for students from EU and EEA countries | for students from third countries: €726.72 per semester
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Key Summary
About: The Master's degree in Automation Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria lets you tailor studies via electives while covering practical, applied foundations like Digital Factory, Control Engineering, IT Security, artificial intelligence and software engineering. It's full-time and enables employment (no classes on Mondays and Tuesdays). Admission requires a consultation and interview. Tuition is €363.36 per semester for EU/EEA students. The programme is 4 semesters, 120 ECTS, taught in German; entry requires a relevant Bachelor's (minimum six semesters).
Career Outcomes: Graduates become automation engineers, control systems engineers, systems integrators, industrial IT security specialists, or Industry 4.0 consultants.
Control engineering, artificial intelligence or software engineering
The Master's program in Automation Engineering allows students to specialize individually through elective courses, tailoring their studies to their future career or area of interest. In addition to electives, the curriculum also incorporates the necessary foundations of modern automation solutions, including topics such as Digital Factory, Control Engineering, and IT Security.
Important facts
- Organizational form: Full-time, enabling employment (no classes on Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Academic degree: Graduate engineer for technical and scientific professions (DI*in or Dipl.-Ing.*in)
- Admission procedure: consultation and admission interview
- Costs: € 363.36 per semester + ÖH contribution for students from EU and EEA countries
- Duration of study: 4 semesters
- Language: German
- ECTS: 120
- Entry requirements: Completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree of at least 6 semesters or a higher-level comparable university degree in a corresponding field of study
- 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.