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Architecture offers an extensive field of activity: on a small and large scale, architects have an almost infinite number of design options open to them. The demands they have to meet have become more diverse over the years. They range from resource-conserving design to technical and legal aspects of planning to the involvement of all parties involved. As the only architectural education in Austria in rural areas, the degree program "Architecture" is a contact point especially for those interested in rural (regional) building.
The bachelor's program focuses on design and construction planning skills, which students learn in workshops and project work with a high degree of practical relevance. Design theory, building theory, history of building culture, structural engineering, materials science and structural design are important basics which are at the beginning of an architectural education. Students enjoy working in small groups and also come into contact with civil engineers as part of their interdisciplinary studies. The combination of architectural theory and engineering competence thus favours a comprehensively oriented teaching, which at this place of study is particularly dedicated to building with resources that have always been growing and dedicated right on the doorstep.
A particular focus of the course is social building. Creating living space is the most original task of architecture, the right to housing a human right. It is about shaping our living environment, social responsibility and holistic thinking. Projects with real tasks on socially relevant topics teach students responsibility and attitude towards society.
A society, by the way, which is increasingly moving to cities and leaving rural areas behind. This migration brings with it problems that architecture can counter with regional development strategies, the building culture of rural areas, knowledge of materials and craftsmanship, and regional value creation. Which possibilities and strategies can be considered is also part of the course. The motto is: "We design living space".
Winterterm 2025
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.2025
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.2025
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.2025
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.2025*
For applicants from outside Europe applications are only accepted within Period I.
*We reserve the right not to open the period or to close it early!
The semester starts in October - we only offer intake in winterterm!
The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment.
Monday to Friday full-time and partly on Saturdays
Study Guidance
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You can find out more about our advisory services, events and fairs on our website.
Language of Instruction: German
Minimum of B2, stated by either
-DAF ("Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
-ÖSD ("Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch)
-GOETHE Sprachinstitut
Admission requirements:
Please note that foreign educational documents in some cases need to be legalized as well as translated in order to apply. More information can be found in our official application guideline
In den Online-Infosessions stellt Ihnen die Programmleitung das Studium detailliert vor. Sie erhalten wertvolle Informationen zu Studieninhalt, Praktika, den Aufnahmevoraussetzungen und den vielfältigen Karrieremöglichkeiten.
Prof. Mag. Arch. Wolfgang Grillitsch
Head of Degree Program Architecture
+43 (0)5 90500-5113
wolfgang.grillitsch[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Please contact us if you have any questions about your studies:
Prof. Mag. Arch. Wolfgang Grillitsch
Head of Degree Program Architecture
+43 (0)5 90500-5113
wolfgang.grillitsch[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
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For first-year students of the bachelor's program in "Architecture" without any subject-specific previous knowledge, voluntary preparatory courses (so-called bridge courses) in mathematics, natural sciences and civil engineering are offered before the start of studies (in August/September).
The curriculum has a modular structure. Each module extends over one or two semesters and contains networked courses that are characterized by the joint acquisition of competencies. Practical relevance and project-oriented work promote initiative, independence and networked and result-oriented thinking.
In the 5th semester a professional internship of 20 weeks is to be completed. The internship serves to gain personal experience in the professional world and to learn about technical and economic decision-making processes as well as to develop social competence. At the same time, the internship enables students to make first contacts for their later professional career. The professional internship can also be completed abroad.
After passing the final examination of the bachelor's degree program in "Architecture", graduates are awarded the academic degree "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" or "BSc" for short. Building on the bachelor's degree, students in the master's program have the opportunity to delve into freely selectable specialist areas (e.g. social building). After passing the final examination of the master's degree program "Architecture", the graduates are awarded the academic degree "DiplomingenieurIn für technisch/wissenschaftliche Berufe".
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Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
General Business Administration | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.010 |
History of Architecture and Culture 1 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.10.020 |
Structural Mechanics 1 A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.090 |
Building Material Science A | VO | 1,5 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.080 |
CAD Laboratory A1 Group A | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.10.060 |
CAD Laboratory A1 Group B | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.10.060 |
English 1 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.070 |
Design - Project 1 Group A | PT+SE | 5,0 | 7,0 | B1.02900.10.030 |
Design - Project 1 Group B | PT+SE | 5,0 | 7,0 | B1.02900.10.030 |
Principles of Design Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.040 |
Principles of Design Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.040 |
Principles of Constructive Representation - Descriptive Geometry | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.100 |
Principles of Constructive Representation - Constructive Drawing | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.100 |
Structural Engineering 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.110 |
Mathematics 1A Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.120 |
Mathematics 1A Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.120 |
Model Making 1 Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.050 |
Model Making 1 Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.050 |
Presentation Technique | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.10.130 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 2 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.360 |
Economics in Construction | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.280 |
Building Physics 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.290 |
Building Physics 2 - Exercises | UE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.30.300 |
CAD Laboratory A3 Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.380 |
CAD Laboratory A3 Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.380 |
English 3 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.350 |
Design - Project 3 Group A | PT+SE | 4,0 | 5,0 | B1.02900.30.320 |
Design - Project 3 Group B | PT+SE | 4,0 | 5,0 | B1.02900.30.320 |
Building Technology 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.410 |
Model Making 2 | PT | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.30.400 |
Project Management 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.390 |
Studio Architectural Typology 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.330 |
Studio Light and Sound | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.30.420 |
Studio Interior Design 2 Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.30.340 |
Studio Interior Design 2 Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.30.340 |
Structural Design Theory 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.30.370 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Internship | BOPR | 0,0 | 29,0 | B1.02900.50.670 |
Internship Seminar | SE | 0,1 | 1,0 | B1.02900.50.520 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 1 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.310 |
Architecture and Ethics 1 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.220 |
History of Art and Construction 2 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.180 |
Structural Mechanics 2A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.20.260 |
Building Physics 1 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.20.150 |
CAD Laboratory A2 Group A | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.240 |
CAD Laboratory A2 Group B | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.240 |
English 2 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.20.200 |
Design, Project 2 Group A | PT+SE | 4,0 | 6,0 | B1.02900.20.140 |
Design, Project 2 Group B | PT+SE | 4,0 | 6,0 | B1.02900.20.140 |
Structural Engineering 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.00000.20.210 |
Mathematics 2A Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.270 |
Mathematics 2A Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.270 |
Philosophy of Arts | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.190 |
Studio Architectural Typology 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.160 |
Studio Interior Design 1 Group A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.20.170 |
Studio Interior Design 1 Group B | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.20.170 |
Surveying | VO | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.20.230 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 3 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.40.470 |
Building and Construction Law | VO | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.40.540 |
Construction Analysis and Renovation | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.510 |
Construction Ecology and Building Biology | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.560 |
English 4 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.450 |
Design - Project 4 Group A | PT+SE | 8,0 | 10,0 | B1.02900.40.430 |
Design - Project 4 Group B | PT+SE | 8,0 | 10,0 | B1.02900.40.430 |
Building Technology 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.480 |
Timber Construction A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.40.460 |
Concrete and Steel Construction | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.40.440 |
Sustainable Energy | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.490 |
Project Management 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.500 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelorprüfung | DP | 0,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.660 |
CAD A4 (Visualization and Animation) Group A | ILV | 1,0 | 1,5 | B1.02900.60.590 |
CAD A4 (Visualization and Animation) Group B | ILV | 1,0 | 1,5 | B1.02900.60.590 |
Design - Project 5 Group A | PT+SE | 10,0 | 13,0 | B1.02900.60.530 |
Design - Project 5 Group B | PT+SE | 10,0 | 13,0 | B1.02900.60.530 |
Model Making 3 Group A | PT | 1,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.600 |
Model Making 3 Group B | PT | 1,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.600 |
Environmental Planning | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.570 |
Rhetoric and Scientific Work | SE | 1,5 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.650 |
Urban and Regional Planning | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.580 |
Structural Design Theory 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 3,5 | B1.02900.60.550 |
Contract and Liability Law | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.250 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
General Business Administration | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.010 |
History of Architecture and Culture 1 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.10.020 |
Structural Mechanics 1 A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.090 |
Building Material Science A | VO | 1,5 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.080 |
CAD Laboratory A1 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.10.060 |
English 1 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.070 |
Design - Project 1 | PT+SE | 5,0 | 7,0 | B1.02900.10.030 |
Principles of Design | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.040 |
Principles of Constructive Representation - Descriptive Geometry | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.100 |
Principles of Constructive Representation - Constructive Drawing | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.100 |
Structural Engineering 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.10.110 |
Mathematics 1A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.120 |
Model Making 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.10.050 |
Presentation Technique | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.10.130 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 2 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.360 |
Economics in Construction | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.280 |
Building Physics 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.290 |
Building Physics 2 - Exercises | UE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.30.300 |
CAD Laboratory A3 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.380 |
English 3 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.350 |
Design - Project 3 | PT+SE | 4,0 | 5,0 | B1.02900.30.320 |
Building Technology 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.410 |
Model Making 2 | PT | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.30.400 |
Project Management 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.30.390 |
Studio Architectural Typology 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.30.330 |
Studio Light and Sound | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.30.420 |
Studio Interior Design 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.30.340 |
Structural Design Theory 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.30.370 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Internship | BOPR | 0,0 | 29,0 | B1.02900.50.670 |
Internship Seminar | SE | 0,1 | 1,0 | B1.02900.50.520 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 1 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.310 |
Architecture and Ethics 1 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.220 |
History of Art and Construction 2 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.180 |
Structural Mechanics 2A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.20.260 |
Building Physics 1 | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.20.150 |
CAD Laboratory A2 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.240 |
English 2 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.20.200 |
Design, Project 2 | PT+SE | 4,0 | 6,0 | B1.02900.20.140 |
Structural Engineering 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.00000.20.210 |
Mathematics 2A | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.270 |
Philosophy of Arts | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.20.190 |
Studio Architectural Typology 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.20.160 |
Studio Interior Design 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.20.170 |
Surveying | VO | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.20.230 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Ethics 3 | ILV | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.02900.40.470 |
Building and Construction Law | VO | 1,0 | 1,0 | B1.00000.40.540 |
Construction Analysis and Renovation | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.510 |
Construction Ecology and Building Biology | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.560 |
English 4 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.450 |
Design - Project 4 | PT+SE | 8,0 | 10,0 | B1.02900.40.430 |
Building Technology 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.480 |
Timber Construction A | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.40.460 |
Concrete and Steel Construction | ILV | 3,0 | 3,0 | B1.02900.40.440 |
Sustainable Energy | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.40.490 |
Project Management 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.40.500 |
Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelorprüfung | DP | 0,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.660 |
CAD A4 (Visualization and Animation) | ILV | 1,0 | 1,5 | B1.02900.60.590 |
Design - Project 5 | PT+SE | 10,0 | 13,0 | B1.02900.60.530 |
Model Making 3 | PT | 1,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.600 |
Environmental Planning | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.570 |
Rhetoric and Scientific Work | SE | 1,5 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.650 |
Urban and Regional Planning | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.02900.60.580 |
Structural Design Theory 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 3,5 | B1.02900.60.550 |
Contract and Liability Law | VO | 2,0 | 2,0 | B1.00000.60.250 |
The bachelor's program "Architecture" is a training centre for building culture in rural areas and focuses specifically on teaching design and construction planning skills. Through the interaction of architecture and engineering competence, graduates are well prepared for the challenges of the architectural profession on both the design and technical levels. Solution-oriented learning, workshops and complex project work promote initiative and independent work. Students acquire skills in the areas of presentation and design, drafting, structural engineering planning and construction management.
In addition to the sustainable planning and implementation of new buildings, students also deal with the sustainable renovation of old buildings. In addition, special attention is given to the topics of regionality and social building. Excursions on architectural topics and cooperation with universities are fixed points of the course. A special feature is the place of study: The "Spittl" in Spittal an der Drau impresses with an extraordinary and inspiring atmosphere.
What students should bring to their studies:
After successful completion of their studies, graduates have the following skills and knowledge:
Architects work in a challenging and creative professional field and play a decisive role in shaping it. The range of their tasks is fascinating, specialisation possibilities offer a wide range of opportunities. In this profession, it is important to assume responsibility for the building culture in a balance between the common good and individual, free interest.
The bachelor's degree program in architecture and the advanced master's degree program in "Architecture" ideally combine technical and creative processes and form the basis for the responsible design of our living space. Well-trained architects with additional social and technical competence will be indispensable in future teams. From architecturally sophisticated buildings to eco-social urban and open space development, graduates of the bachelor's program in architecture can realize their goals.
Field of activity for graduates
Graduates of the bachelor's program in architecture are qualified for design and construction planning activities in architecture and planning offices on the client and contractor side. Of course, they can also take on management tasks in master builder companies up to medium-sized construction companies.
EU-wide recognized architectural studies
The study of architecture (master's degree) at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is recognized throughout Europe according to the EU professional qualification guidelines (2005/36/EC). The same admission regulations for taking the civil engineering examination apply to graduates as to university graduates.
Possible professional fields for architects can be
The successful completion of the bachelor's degree in architecture entitles the holder to a master's degree in civil engineering & architecture at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in the scope of 4 semesters as well as to a master's degree in architecture at another FH or university according to § 6 FHStG (4).
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„Aufgrund meiner Faszination für die Stadt Barcelona habe ich beschlossen, mein sechsmonatiges Praktikum beim international agierenden Architekturbüro AZPA (Alejandro Zaera Polo Architecture) in Barcelona zu absolvieren. In den sieben Monaten konnte ich nicht nur an umfangreichen Projekten im In- und Ausland und bei Wettbewerben arbeiten, sondern auch neue Computerprogramme und Tätigkeitsabläufe erlernen."
DI Thomas Harlander - Absolvent
„Die Lehrenden haben durchwegs einen exzellenten Ruf und auch die externen Mitarbeiter haben allesamt Rang und Namen in der Branche. Besonders schätze ich an diesem Architekturstudium die Kombination aus fundiertem technischem Basiswissen und genügend Raum für Kreativität. Auch ein Bauprojekt in Südafrika bleibt mir in bester Erinnerung. Man kann seine Ideen als Student sehr gut entfalten."
DI Hannes Sampl - Absolvent Master-Studium Architektur
LP Architektur ZT GmbH
„Im Bachelor-Studium Architektur werden uns Studierenden umfassende Grundlagen der Architektur und des Bauens vermittelt. Wir werden vielseitig inspiriert und profitieren von der persönlichen Betreuung, Unterstützung und dem Engagement der Lehrenden, die ihre diversen Praxiserfahrungen einbringen und unsere kreative Entwicklung bestärken und fördern."
Gerlinde Zuber, Bsc - Absolventin Bachelor-Studium Architektur
„Das Architektur Berufspraktikum bildet einen sehr wesentlichen Bestandteil des Architekturstudiums im Hinblick auf Praxisorientierung. Das Gefühl an etwas Realem mitzuarbeiten und bisher Erlerntes einbringen zu können, beflügelt und gibt Anreiz, das weitere Studium umso fokussierter und zielorientierter zu bestreiten."
DI Elias Molitschnig - Absolvent und Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Studiengang Architektur
„Die praxisnahe Ausbildung bildet eine hervorragende Basis für eine individuelle Karriere im Bereich Bauwesen. Durch das 4-monatige Berufspraktikum im Architektur-Bachelorstudium bekommt man die Gelegenheit, schon während des Studiums ins spätere Berufsleben hineinzuschnuppern."
Dipl. Ing. Birgit Probst - Absolventin
Prof. Mag. arch.
Wolfgang GrillitschMag.
Linda Gasser-WeinhoferDipl.-Ing.
Christian HALMDipl.-Ing.
Jörg StörzelArch. Dipl.-Ing.
Jürgen Philipp Wirnsberger, BSc MScDipl.-Ing. Dr.
Christoph BuxbaumFH-Prof.in Dipl.-Ing.
Sonja Elisabeth HohengasserFH-Prof.in Arch. Dipl.-Ing.
Angela LambeaFH-Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Gert EilbrachtFH-Prof. DI Dr.
Norbert RandlFH-Prof. Mag. arch.
Alexander HagnerDipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.
Richard WoschitzMag. arch.
Stefan BreuerDipl.-Ing.
Philip Tarek Wehbe, BSc BScFH-Prof.in Mag.a
Hermine BauerDipl.-Ing.
Florian Anzenberger, BSc MADipl.-Ing.
Michael MurauerArch.
Georg RiesenhuberDI Dr.
Erich DallhammerDI
Harald GrantnerDI
Mario HuberMag.
Markus KlauraDI
Stefan Johannes KubinArch.
Alessandro RoncoDipl.-Ing. Dr. mont.
Christoph StotterDI Dr.
Karl TorgheleArch. DI
Andreas VoigtArchitektur studieren in einem inspirierenden Umgebung: Dein Campus befindet sich in einem historischen Gebäude. Das „Spittl“ wurde in der ersten Häufte des 16. Jahrhunderts errichtet und immer wieder adaptiert: ein Renaissance-Bau mit einem zweigeschossigen Arkadenhof und einer klassizistischen Fassade. Das vermittelt kreative Studien-Atmosphäre.
Deine Architektur-Stadt, dein Bau-Land
Spittal an der Drau ist ein idealer Ort für dein Masterstudium Architektur. Warum? Dein Anschauungsmaterial und Experimentierfeld befinden sich unmittelbar vor der Haustür – im Alpe-Adria-Raum. Verkehrsgünstig liegt Spittal zwischen städtischen und ländlichen Sphären. Zwischen den Tiefschneehängen der Nockberge und dem Badewasser des Millstätter Sees. Zwischen Arbeitsimpulsen und Freizeitwert. Heißt: Du studierst dort, wo andere auch gerne Urlaub machen.
FH Spittal
Villacher Straße 1, A-9800 Spittal a.d. Drau
+43 5 90500 1101 | bau[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Spittal an der Drau liegt verkehrsgünstig. Und unsere FH mittendrin. Leicht erreichbar aus allen Richtungen: Villach/Klagenfurt, Salzburg/München oder Wien und Lienz/Innsbruck.
Mit dem Zug
InterCity-Züge wie S-Bahnen der ÖBB halten in engem Takt in Spittal an der Drau/Millstätter See. Dann geht’s weiter zu Fuß – gemütlich in 15 Minuten. Oder du nimmst das Rad.
Mit dem Auto
Vom Norden: über die A 10 (Tauernautobahn), Abfahrt Spittal Nord-Millstätter See.
Von Westen: über die Drautal-Bundesstraße B 100.
Von Süden/Osten: über die A 10 (Tauernautobahn), Abfahrt Spittal Nord-Millstätter See.
In order to be admitted into a bachelor degree program at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences at least one of the following criteria must be fulfilled:
Moreover, there are degree program specific additional prerequisites as well as more comprehensive information regarding admissions on the individual web pages of the corresponding degree program. The German University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) entrance qualification certificate is only valid as an admission prerequisite for an Austrian UAS/FH bachelor degree program when combined with an applicable vocational certificate.
Persons in their last year of school may apply for a study place in a bachelor degree program before taking their secondary school-leaving exams by submitting their most current secondary school grade/marks report. The secondary school-leaving certificate must be submitted during the registration process at the beginning of the semester.
In order to be admitted into a master degree program at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences at least one of the following criteria must be fulfilled:
Persons in their last semester of their bachelor degree programs may apply for a study place in a master degree program by submitting their most current transcript of records. The completion of the bachelor degree program certificates must be submitted during the registration process at the beginning of the semester.
Criteria for admission to the Master's degree programme in Architecture at the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences (at least one of these must be fulfilled):
Submission of documents
Persons in the final semester of an architecture Bachelor's degree programme can apply for a place on a Master's degree programme before graduation with the last current Transcript of Records. The final documents of the Bachelor's degree programme must be submitted subsequently until the start of the degree programme if the admission procedure has been passed.
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*) Applicants in the field of interior architecture have the possibility to make up for missing competences in the field of architecture, e.g. solid & steel construction, until the end of the 3rd semester of the master's study program. Which competences are to be made up for will be determined after a successful admission procedure (admission interview & PDF portfolio) before the start of the study program on the basis of the Bachelor's curriculum. If this prerequisite is fulfilled, students can start their diploma thesis and are on an equal footing with consecutive students after its graduation.
Before enrolment in a degree program at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, a learning agreement is concluded between the prospective student and the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
This contract defines the rights and obligations of the student and the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
The rights and obligations of the student at a glance:
The learning agreement is sent electronically to applicants who have been accepted onto a degree program. In addition to the electronic consent to the learning agreement, the timely payment of the tuition fee and the Austrian Students´ Union fee is a prerequisite for admission to the degree program.
Significant legislative basis for a UAS degree program in Austria can be found here:
FHG - Federal Act on University of Applied Sciences Degree Programs (in German only)
HS-QSG - Act on Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Regarding the accreditation of previously gained academic knowledge through courses and/or exams taken at other institutions of higher education, the respective degree program administration/director will use the principle of ‘course per course relevant accreditation.
The equivalency of the previously taken courses in terms of content and scope to the offered courses in the degree program will be determined by the degree program administrator/director. If an equivalency is determined to exist, then those courses passed with positive marks/grades will be recognized and accredited. Additional examination of academic knowledge in these cases is not foreseen.
Specialized knowledge and relevant experiences acquired through professional and on-the-job experience may also be considered for accreditation for relevant courses. In cases of accrediting professional experience for course credits, additional examinations may be carried out if applicable.
Applications for accreditation are to be submitted directly to the Program Director no later than the start date of the relevant study course(s).
The student must decide where s/he will spend the semester abroad (i.e., a partner university) and will need to coordinate with the responsible Departmental International Coordinator concerning the necessary requirements.
Before the student spends the semester abroad, s/he is required to submit a completed Learning Agreement. This document contains all the courses the student will take abroad and will be recognized at CUAS once s/he finishes the courses successfully. The courses should correspond as much as possible to the courses offered in the curriculum of the student’s CUAS study program in the relevant semester in content and semester hours. It is highly recommended to students to take 30 ECTS credits abroad.
The Learning Agreement is signed and approved by the individual student, the host institution and the program director of the study degree program or a designated faculty member at CUAS.
The Learning Agreement is a declaration of the courses which are to be taken abroad and is not valid as an official recognition document by Austrian law. Therefore, the document is to be linked to the official document “Antrag auf Anerkennung / Application for Accreditation” for academic studies abroad.
During the first four weeks of the study abroad semester the student is allowed to change the Learning Agreement. For example, previously selected courses do not take place or overlap. The host institution and CUAS must agree upon the courses to be changed. If this is approved, the changes must be listed separately on the Learning Agreement (section “Changes to the original Learning Agreement). Afterwards the document is signed and approved by the individual students, the host institution and the program director of the study degree program or a designated faculty member at CUAS.
After the semester abroad the courses taken abroad will be recognized at CUAS. Therefore, the original Transcript of Records from the host institution and the legally valid document “Antrag auf Anerkennung / Application of Accreditation” (which is linked to the Learning Agreement) are obligatory. The student lists on the document the successfully finished courses abroad. After the recognition process is positively completed, the CUAS Transcript of Records will contain those courses.
In cases where the semester abroad is not completed successfully, the Departmental Coordinator and program director of the relevant study degree program will determine on an individual basis if and what courses will be accredited and what a student can do to make up those missing credits which were not accredited.
Detailed information about a semester abroad
For further questions please contact the International Relations Office.
Degree programs at University of Applied Sciences fundamentally only offer a limited number of study places.
In the framework of the application process each applicant will carry out an interview which will influence the allocation of the study places. Additionally, specific degree study programs may require written application tests as well as content-specific/technical aptitude tests. Detailed information regarding the degree program specific application requirements are provided on the degree programs’ web pages.
Repetitive applications for a study place at the same study degree program (e.g., in the following year) is generally allowed; however, the entire application process will start anew and candidates must resubmit all documents and carry out all steps again.
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to levy a surety of EUR 363.36 from the applicant in case of doubt on the authenticity or correctness as regards content of the documents proving the fulfillment of the admission requirements or in case that the documents are not sufficient for a decision on the fulfillment of the admission requirements in accordance with § 4 para. 5a FHG. This surety will be reimbursed to the applicant if the review has proved the authenticity and the correctness of the documents and the fulfillment of the admission requirements.
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Detailed information about application deadlines can be found at the websites of the respective degree programs!
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences accepts both exchange students from partner institutions and so-called ‘Free Mover’ students. The decision to accept Free Movers is made on an individual basis by the relevant Degree Program Director. In the first case an official nomination (via e-mail) from the partner institution is necessary. After the nomination the student will be provided information regarding the application procedure.
Free Movers may apply directly.
Detailed information and deadlines
In order to register as a student at CUAS, each student must fulfill the following:
The enrollment periods for each degree program will be announced in advance to all applicants.
The examination regulations are an integral part of the education contract between the student and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. It is also available to students and lecturers on the intranet.
Exams are graded according to the FHG [Federal Act on University of Applied Sciences Degree Programs]) § 17 (1), in the Austrian Grading System:
Austrian grading scheme | Definition |
1 | EXCELLENT: |
2 | GOOD: |
3 | SATISFACTORY: |
4 | SUFFICIENT: |
Successfully completed | Positive Leistung, wo eine genaue Differenzierung nicht tunlich ist. |
5 | UNSATISFACTORY: |
Not completed | Negative performance, where a strict differentiation is not adequate |
Recognised | Transfer credits for courses with equivalent learning outcomes |
The final bachelor's and master's examinations before a committee are graded according to FHG (Federal Act on University of Applied Sciences Degree Programs) § 17 (2) in the following grading scale:
In applying this grading system, it has to be noted that the grades “Pass with merit” and “Pass with distinction” are reserved exclusively for an examination performance clearly exceeding the level of performance required to pass these final exams.
Please note: This part of the Website is only available in German.
Die Nostrifizierung ist die Anerkennung eines ausländischen Studienabschlusses (Ausbildung im tertiären Bereich/an Hochschule/Universität) als gleichwertig mit dem Abschluss des inländischen Bachelor- bzw. Masterstudiums an der FH Kärnten. Die Nostrifizierung an der FH Kärnten kann nur erfolgen, wenn ein mit dem ausländischen Studienabschluss gleichwertiger Studiengang an der FH Kärnten eingerichtet ist und sofern die Nostrifizierung zwingend für die Berufsausübung in Österreich notwendig ist (z.B. reglementierter Beruf). Ein nostrifizierter akademischer Grad entfaltet dieselben Rechtswirkungen wie ein im Inland erworbener akademischer Grad.
Innerhalb der Europäischen Union (EU) bzw. des Europäischen Wirtschaftsraumes (EWR) ist eine Nostrifizierung nicht zwingend erforderlich und daher auch nicht möglich. Die Anerkennungsentscheidung von europäischen Ausbildungen in einem reglementierten Beruf (z.B. im Bereich der medizinisch-technischen Dienste, Hebammen und Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege) erfolgt in Österreich durch die zuständige Behörde (das für Gesundheit zuständige Ministerium bzw. Landesregierungen).
Auszug aus: nostrifizierung.at
Nostrifizierungsansuchen können nur für Studienabschlüsse eingebracht werden, welche mit dem Studienangebot der FachhochschuleKärnten übereinstimmen.
Die Nostrifizierung ist ein Verwaltungsverfahren an einer Universität bzw. Fachhochschule, die an bestimmte Voraussetzungen gebunden ist.
Der/Die Antragsteller/in muss nachweisen, dass die Nostrifizierung für seine/ihre angestrebte Tätigkeit in Österreich eine zwingende (siehe: „Was ist vorzulegen?“) Voraussetzung ist. In allen anderen Fällen obliegt die Bewertung des ausländischen Studiums ohnehin dem/der Arbeit- oder Dienstgeber/in.
Die Nostrifizierung kann an jeder Universität bzw. Fachhochschule, an der ein vergleichbares österreichisches Studium eingerichtet ist, beantragt werden. In vielen Fällen kommen daher mehrere Universitäten bzw. Fachhochschulen in Betracht. An welcher davon der/die Antragsteller/in in einem solchen Fall das Verfahren beantragt, bleibt seiner/ihrer Wahl überlassen. Der gleiche Nostrifizierungsantrag kann jedoch nur an einer Hochschule eingebracht werden.
Siehe: Notwendige Anlagen zum Antrag auf Nostrifizierung
Die Nostrifizierungstaxe beträgt derzeit EUR 150,00 und ist im Voraus zu entrichten. Dazu kommen Gebühren und Verwaltungsabgaben. Mehr Informationen unter Anlagen zur Nostrifizierung.
Kriterien der Überprüfung sind Inhalte, Umfang und Anforderungen desjenigen österreichischen Studiums, mit dessen Abschluss die Gleichwertigkeit beantragt wird. Wenn einzelne Voraussetzungen nicht zutreffen, können diese als außerordentliche/r Studierende/r absolviert werden. Sämtliche Bedingungen werden mit Bescheid vorgeschrieben. Wenn der/die Antragsteller/in alle zusätzlichen Bedingungen erfüllt hat oder wenn keine Bedingungen vorgeschrieben wurden, stellt die zuständige Stelle die Nostrifizierung fest.
..., weil die Unterschiede zum österreichischen Studium zu groß sind, kann um Zulassung zum österreichischen Studium angesucht und nach erfolgter Zulassung die Anerkennung von Prüfungen aus dem ausländischen Studium, soweit sie den österreichischen gleichwertig sind, erfolgen. Danach kann das österreichische Studium fortgesetzt und abgeschlossen werden.
Auszug aus: Wie-Verläuft-eine-Nostrifizierung
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-oriented system to accumulate and transfer different study credits.
The ECTS is one of the main characteristics of the Bologna Process and is used within the European tertiary system to allow universities and other institutes of higher education to recognize and accredit students’ previous post-secondary coursework. Moreover, this allows students to accumulate credits from different institutions as well ensure that their tertiary degrees are recognized internationally. Thus, the ECTS-system regulates not only student mobility within Europe but also the admission to institutes for further studies.
The system is based upon the transparency of defined learning outcomes and learning processes. The acquisition of experience and knowledge is made transparent through the defined learning outcomes in the course description, the corresponding curriculum module and the degree program’s entire curriculum; this significantly contributes to quality assurance.
ETCS credits are calculated based upon a student’s workload, which in normal cases is necessary to pass a course successfully.
The learning outcomes describe what students should know, understand and be able to do after the successful completion of a learning process. The work load defines the amount of time typically necessary for all learning activities (e.g., lectures, seminars, projects, lab exercises, self-study, exams) in order to achieve the expected learning outcomes.
Within the European tertiary system, a semester is assessed to have 30 ECTS credits and an academic year 60 ECTS credits. The workload for an academic year ranges between 1.500 and 1.800 hours. In Austria, one ECTS credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 real hours.
The Learning Agreement (an agreement to accredit courses completed in a semester abroad) encompasses a listing of all the courses/modules/learning units that a student is to attend and complete at the partner university during the semester abroad. The courses’ ID-numbers and the ECTS credits to be transferred are listed in this document as well. When a ECTS credit transfer is to take place, then the learning agreement must be signed and approved by all three parties involved before the semester abroad: the student, the host institution and the sending institution. It is possible to make amendments to the learning agreement four weeks after the begin of the semester abroad.
The document Confirmation of Stay (Aufenthaltsbestätigung) confirms the actual stay of students at the host institution and is normally issued by the International Relations Office. The document may be issued by the host institute’s International Relations Office at the earliest two weeks before students abroad depart back to their home countries. This document is mandatory for Erasmus+ students.
The Transcript of Records (Datenabschrift) provides an overview of all study courses (completed courses/modules, grades/marks and the number of achieved ETCS credits). The ToR provides a proof of courses successfully completed and thus is very useful for student mobility (before the semester abroad, the ToR can be provided to the host institution and after the semester abroad, it provides the foundation for the recognition/accreditation of courses completed abroad at the sending institution).
The Diploma Supplement (Diplomzusatz) contains a standardized description of a completed degree program. The diploma supplement aims to improve the overall international transparency of degrees as well as to serve as a document for the recognition of academic and professional qualifications.
Infos unter www.fh-kaernten.at
For payments within the additional period, the tuition fee increases by 10%. Registration is only possible after receipt of payment at the account of CUAS!
*Please note the individual start of the courses! The exact dates can be found on the website of the respective degree programme, or contact the responsible administration for more information
**Please refer to the websites of the respective degree programs to find out which application periods are open.
*** Deviations and changes concerning the lecture-free periods are possible! Please inform yourself
about your study programme with your administration.