How long will my exchange semester at FHV last?
The academic year at FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences is divided into two semesters:
- Winter (= autumn/fall) semester
- Summer (= spring) semester
Please note that the semesters of the Bachelor's programmes, which are offered entirely in English, sometimes have different semester terms than regular semesters offered in German.
The semester times of the Master's programmes are also different.
These different semester times are important for the organization of your exchange semester.
Examination periods are included in the given semester times. Some of them take place at the end of the respective semester during an exam week or during the semester. These can take place in oral and/or written form, as well as in the form of project work.
The actual semester duration also depends on the selected courses.

Academic calendar for exchange students 2023/24
Expected arrival exchange students | 16.08.2023 - 18.08.2023 | |
Welcome Week (compulsary attendance) | 21.08.2023 - 24.08.2023 |
Bachelor's studies
International Business Bachelor | semester 5 | 25.08.2023 - 14.12.2023 |
Mechatronics Bachelor | semester 5 | 28.08.2023 - 22.12.2023 |
Electrical Engineering Dual Bachelor | semester 5 | 28.08.2023 - 22.12.2023 |
Computer Sciences - Software and Information Engineering Bachelor |
semester 5 | 28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023 |
Environment and Engineering Bachelor | semester 5 | 28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023 |
Master's studies
Mechatronics Master | semester 3 | 30.08.2023 - 03.02.2024 |
Sustainable Energy Systems Master | semester 3 | 15.09.2023 - 03.02.2024 |
Expected arrival exchange students | 15.02.2024 - 16.02.2024 | |
Welcome Week (compulsary attendance) | 19.02.2024 - 22.02.2024 |
Bachelor's studies
International Business Bachelor | semester 4 | 23.02.2024 - 21.06.2024 |
InterMedia Bachelor | semester 4 | 26.02.2024 - 28.06.2024 |
Social Work Bachelor | semester 4 | 28.02.2024 - 21.06.2024 |
International Business Bachelor | semester 6 | 15.02.2024 - 28.06.2024* |
Computer Sciences - Digital Innovation Bachelor | semester 6 | 26.02.2024 - 21.06.2024 |
Master's studies
International Management and Leadership Master | semester 2 | 23.02.2024 - 06.07.2024 |
Computer Sciences Master | semester 2 | 22.02.2024 - 12.07.2024 |
Computer Sciences Master | semester 4 | individual** |
Mechatronics Master | semester 4 | individual** |
Sustainable Energy Systems Master | semester 4 | 23.02.2024 - 28.06.2024 |
Social Work Master | semester 4 | 23.02.2024 - 30.06.2024 |
* exact semester dates may vary as they depend on the dates of the Professional Practical Training
** individual tutoring of Master thesis, no regular lectures