Studying at the FHV
Full-time, part-time, dual
Start your studies at the FHV and explore a wide range of Bachelor's and Master's programmes across four future-focused fields: Engineering & Technologies, Business, Design, and Social Work & Health.
Whether full-time, part-time alongside your job, or in a dual-study format – we offer study models to suit your individual needs. Benefit from hands-on training, personal support, and strong research projects that prepare you perfectly for your future career.
Curious?
Why study at the FHV?
Because you're looking for more than just a degree. FHV offers a modern learning environment with excellent prospects:
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Personal support: Small groups & close interaction with lecturers
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Practice-oriented degree programmes: Content focused on business, industry & society
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Excellent career prospects: Eight out of ten graduates enter the workforce immediately after graduation
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Strong in innovation: One of the most research-active universities of applied sciences in Austria
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Internationally connected: 130 partner universities & member of RUN-EU
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No tuition fees: Currently free of charge
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Great location: Dornbirn – nestled between Lake Constance and the Alps, combining high quality of life with urban flair
Study areas: Engineering & Technology, Business, Design, Social Work & Health
Information about studying at FHV
With the classic full-time study, studying takes up most of your time. Focused engagement with the subject area allows for “quick” completion. It is still possible to work a limited number of hours alongside your studies - depending on the course of study, semester and your own requirements.
Part-time means that studies and work are consciously combined. The courses will usually be held on Friday afternoons and Saturdays in person and/or in blocks - depending on the course of study. Reducing the workload to 50-70% is ideal, but depends on the work environment, family situation and personal resilience. We support you with these organizational measures
- Optimized timetable design with little idle time and variety on offer
- Preview of attendance times and exam dates several months in advance
- Attendance and examination times will only be changed in exceptional cases (e.g. illness of a lecturer)
- If possible, exam dates immediately after the course has been completed in order to avoid compressed exam situations at the end of the semester
- Small group sizes - this creates space for individual support when working on practice examples, case studies and projects
- The availability of electronic media (scripts, eBooks, articles in specialist databases) is very high and is constantly being expanded
A central advantage of the dual course of study is the combination of theory and practical blocks: You learn the theory at the FHV and apply the knowledge directly in the partner company. This connection enables you to deepen your practical knowledge and grow into your future position during your training.
Yes, it is possible, but additional exams are required. For this, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Apprenticeship completion
- Graduation from a vocational school
- German Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification)
- Swiss Berufsmaturität (vocational baccalaureate)
You can find more information and contact details > here!
General information:
- The academic year consists of two semesters: winter and summer semesters.
- It is only possible to start studying at the FHV in the winter semester.
- Please note that semester, course and examination times may vary depending on the study programme.
All infos with regards to holidays, start of the study year and more you can find ⊳ here.
At the FHV, students (including visiting students) are currently not charged any tuition fees. For the time being, the FHV will refrain from charging a tuition fee, but reserves the right to make use of the legal option, which can be exercised at any time and at its own discretion.
The ÖH fee for compulsory membership in the Austrian Students' Union (in the applicable amount) must be paid every semester. For the 2024/25 academic year, the ÖH contribution is 24.70 euros.
Upcoming info events
A PhD at the FHV?
The FHV offers a doctoral program together with cooperating partner universities. You benefit from cross-university and international collaboration between the research and science team.
You can find all the information about it here.