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Fachhochschule Kärnten

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world rank  3277

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Overview

Founded in 1995, the Fachhochschule Kärnten (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Spittal an der Drau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Carinthia. This institution also has a branch campus in Feldkirch and Klagenfurt. Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria), Fachhochschule Kärnten (FH Kärnten / CUAS) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Fachhochschule Kärnten (FH Kärnten / CUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FH Kärnten / CUAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Fachhochschule Kärnten' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Acronym FH Kärnten / CUAS
Founded 1995
Motto Sprungbrett in die Zukunft
Kickstart your future!
Colours Red, black and white
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University Location

Address Villacher Strasse 1
Spittal an der Drau
9800 Carinthia
Austria
Fachhochschule Kärnten's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Fachhochschule Kärnten Phone Number +43 (5) 90500 0
Fachhochschule Kärnten Fax Number +43 (5) 90500 1110
Other locations Feldkirch and Klagenfurt

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fachhochschule Kärnten's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Fachhochschule Kärnten's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Fachhochschule Kärnten's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Fachhochschule Kärnten.

Fachhochschule Kärnten: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Fachhochschule Kärnten's admission information.

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Fachhochschule Kärnten a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Fachhochschule Kärnten's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Admission Office Admission Office

Europastrasse 4
Villach 9524
(5) 90500 7040
(5) 90500 7040

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Fachhochschule Kärnten.

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Fachhochschule Kärnten has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Control Type Control Type

Fachhochschule Kärnten is a private higher education institution.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Entity Type Entity Type

Fachhochschule Kärnten is a non-profit higher education institution.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Fachhochschule Kärnten does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Fachhochschule Kärnten's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Fachhochschule Kärnten's Library


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Fachhochschule Kärnten's main services:


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Fachhochschule Kärnten's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Fachhochschule Kärnten's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Fachhochschule Kärnten is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2000


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Fachhochschule Kärnten's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Österreichische Fachhochschul-Konferenz (FHK)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Eurasia Pacific Uninet (EPU)
  • Association of International Educators (NAFSA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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