Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS)

B.Sc. Information Technologies

For fall 2025, it is planned that the Bachelor degree program “Information Technologies” will offer three branches of study

1. “Medical Engineering”,
2. “Multimedia Technology” and
3. “Network & Communication Engineering”

in German and English*. No knowledge of German is required for students pursuing "Information Technologies" in English.

1. Medical information technology is a rapidly growing market and is not left out by any major medical technology or IT company. The trend is towards offering total solutions - "Applications and Solutions" - and integrating modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment into the healthcare provider's information system.

2. From effects processing of film and video material, 2D or 3D graphics and animations, IT applications to game development - the areas of application are diverse and versatile. Thanks to current technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), multimedia designers have more opportunities than ever before.

3. Speed is increasingly at the heart of the exchange of data, and technological leaps in this regard have changed our everyday lives time and again. The latest mobile communications standard, 5G, is only just beginning its triumphal procession and will be a defining factor for a large number of economic sectors. Network & Communication Engineering students are at the forefront of discovering these new possibilities. But you are also concerned with other innovative topics such as optical fibre networks, signal processing, network engineering and artificial intelligence (AI).

Advantages

• Language: English (planned as of autumn 2025)
• Full-time, Work-friendly schedule
• Wide-ranging training
• Current topics in the elective module
• Use of comprehensive lecture hall and laboratory infrastructure

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS)

Since its foundation in 1995, CUAS has made history. Back then we started with 2 programs and about 70 students; currently we offer about 40 study programs that educate almost 2000 full- and part-time students. About the same number of CUAS graduates is impressive proof of the necessity and importance of this academic institution. Through ever growing acceptance of the programs as well as the high demand for our graduates in industry, the programs will be further developed in the coming years.

CUAS has developed into a unique educational institution in Carinthia. Through constant further development of the degree programs at CUAS and intensive cooperation with the worlds of business and science, those studying at the university can be certain of a progressive education with its finger on the pulse of time.

CUAS lives the vision of direct practical experience. Full- and part-time lecturers, as well as guest speakers from industry and business ensure an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented education. Degree programs are offered in the fields of civil engineering and architecture, engineering, as well as management, healthcare and social issues.

The quality of our education is emphasized through the development of innovative teaching and learning methods, such as, blended learning, which offers students and professors greater flexibility in the creation of a suitable learning environment. Furthermore, the CUAS library offers educational support through state of the art facilities. On all sites CUAS libraries administrate 33,000 media.