High demand: studying in Vorarlberg

"We offer a degree course with its finger on the pulse of the times, and our graduates are sought-after specialists and managers on the job market," emphasizes FHV Managing Director Stefan Fitz-Rankl, adding: "We have maintained a very good network with industry, Business and Management and society for many years, which benefits all sides." A recently published study by Statistics Austria* confirms that studying pays off. It shows that academics in Vorarlberg earn the most in Austria after the first three years of their career. 

More applications

Fitz-Rankl and his team of almost 400 employees can currently look forward to receiving 1,222 applications from those interested in studying at the FHV. This is around five percent more than in the previous year. The ratio per study place is 1.6. The application portal is still open for some study programs until 31 August. "We welcome every single application," emphasizes Fitz-Rankl. The FHV offers a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in the fields of Engineering and Technology, Business and Management, Work and Health.

Future skills

The study programmes at the FHV teach the necessary specialist knowledge as well as future skills to be successful in the professional world of tomorrow. "These include, for example, developing self-reflection, critical thinking, adaptability and communication skills. But it also includes raising awareness of ethical and social responsibility and promoting an understanding of sustainability. These skills are anchored in all study programs on an interdisciplinary basis," says FHV Rector Regine Kadgien. The FHV stands for high quality teaching. "We continuously develop our study programs and ensure the highest teaching standards in the long term. Our aim is to achieve a high level of satisfaction among both students and lecturers, which ultimately provides positive impetus for Business and Management," says Kadgien. Even though the FHV is and will remain a face-to-face university, asynchronous teaching will be further expanded and courses will be digitized where appropriate.

International university

As a founding member of the RUN-EU (Regional University Network - European University) university alliance, the FHV is a European university. This enables students to spend not only a traditional semester abroad, but also short stays abroad of one week at an international partner university. RUN-EU stands for borderless learning, research and living experiences for students, researchers, employees and local stakeholders.

The application portal is still open for some study programs at the FHV until 31 August. Register now: Start Bachelor & Master studies | FHV

*Income after graduation varies by subject and federal province