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Questions about studying?
The Info Center is the point of contact for prospective students, applicants, students, employees, suppliers, and guests of Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
Opening hours & contact details:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Campus Villach – Europastraße 6a, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 7700
info[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Application Essentials
For all degree programs instructed in German, German language skills at least at B2 level are required if German is not your native language. For some degree programs in the field of health, even C1 level may be required.
For study programs taught in English, German language skills are not required.
How can you prove your language skills? Here you will find a list of accepted certificates or proofs of language proficiency:
- ÖSD Zertifikat B2 or C1
- Goethe Zertifikat B2 or C1
- telc Deutsch „C1 Hochschule“
- Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer StudienwerberInnen DSH1 oder DHS2
- Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz DSD II
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF), at least level 3 in all parts
- Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) – ÖIF-Test (B2) or higher
- Secondary-school leaving certificate from a school where the language of instruction is German and all exams are held in German, e.g. Austrian or German schools abroad
- Graduation from a degree programme of at least three years of study with German as language of instruction at a recognised post-secondary educational institution
- Passing of the supplementary exam in German (Ergänzungsprüfung Deutsch) at a University Preparation Programm of an Austrian university
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at level B2 for all Bachelor and Master Programs (except for International Business Management: C1, Disability & Diversity Studies: A2).
How can you prove your English language proficiency? Here is a list of accepted certificates and/or proof of proficiency.
- High school diploma with English as a school subject/Matura subject. The following conditions apply:
- The high school diploma was obtained at a school located in an EU/EEA member state, Switzerland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
- IB Diploma with English as a school subject.
- Supplementary examination certificate from a preparatory course at an Austrian university confirming that the supplementary English examination has been successfully passed.
- University entrance qualification certificate from an Austrian university with a successfully passed examination in English.
- Austrian vocational matriculation examination in English.
- TOEFL: 85 in Total (all Sections “Higher Intermediate”)
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0
- Cambridge English B2 First Certificate: Minimum 170 points in each section
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Result Level C1
- Degree certificate and transcript/diploma supplements that meet all of the following conditions:
- Full-time study with a minimum duration of two years and
- instruction entirely in English, and
- completed at a university located in an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
Would you like to study at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences but did not complete your school or university education in Austria? Then there are a few things you need to bear in mind:
- We only accept documents that have been issued in German, English, or two languages (national language + German or English).
- The translation must be carried out by a sworn and court-certified translator.
- Here you will find the current overview of whether you need full diplomatic legalization or an apostille, or whether the documents are exempt from legalization.
- The following documents must be legalized and/or translated:
- Bachelor's degree: All pages of the high school diploma and, if applicable, transcript of records/collective certificates/diplomas (if you have already studied)
- Master's degree: Degree certificate, transcript of records and/or diploma supplement
- The full diplomatic legalization/apostille must be carried out before the translation. Afterwards, the original is translated and then the translation is inseparably attached to the original document. This attachment must not be removed, as this would invalidate the translation.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants whose documents require full diplomatic legalization will only be processed if this legalization is already available at the time of application. Only legalization by the Austrian representative authority will be accepted. This means that the school/degree program must already have been completed.
If only an apostille is required or legalization of documents is exempted, you can apply if you are still in your final year of school or university.
The tuition fee for EU and EEA citizens as well as Swiss nationals is € 363.36 per semester.
Starting in the winter semester of 2026, students from third countries (non-EU/EEA countries) will be charged a tuition fee of € 500 per semester. Students who fall under the “Personengruppenverordnung” (Regulation on Groups of Persons) or who have a residence permit other than a “Aufenhaltsbewilligung – Student” (residence permit – student) are exempted from this regulation.
Who is affected by the “Regulation on Groups of Persons”?
- Persons with a residence permit under the Asylum Act
- Persons working in the diplomatic service, as well as their spouses and children
- Persons whose main residence has been in Austria for the last 5 years prior to their first admission to study
- Holders of school-leaving certificates from Austrian schools abroad
- Foreign journalists accredited in Austria, as well as their spouses and children
- Persons who receive a scholarship for their intended studies on the basis of provisions of international treaties or in the same amount from funds of an Austrian regional authority, which, in accordance with the financial regulations of this regional authority, are expressly to be used for scholarships
- Furthermore, all students must pay the legally prescribed Austrian Student Union fee per semester.
Just a few steps and you'll be on your way to your place at university!
- Register at https://bewerbung.cuas.at/en
- Select your courses – you can choose a maximum of two courses.
- Prepare your documents, upload them to the application portal, and submit your application.
- Take part in the admission procedure.
Details and further tips on applying can be found in our application guidelines and video tutorial.
Applicant guideline
Please note the application deadlines – you can find these in the checkbox for the respective degree program!
For applicants from countries where documents need full diplomatic legalization only application period I from November 1 to March 15 is open. The documents must be submitted fully legalized. This means that the school/degree program must be completed at the time of application!
For applicants from third countries where documents need an Apostille also period II from March 16 to May 15 is open, provided that the application period for the respective program is still open. Nevertheless, we recommend applying within the first period due to visa processing, especially from countries in Africa and Asia.
Are you already living in Austria and do your documents require an apostille or full diplomatic legalization? You can apply at any time during the application periods for the degree program.
In order to begin a bachelor's degree program, you need a general university entrance qualification, i.e., an Austrian Matura or an equivalent qualification (see Sections 4 and 5 of the Fachhochschulgesetz [University of Applied Sciences Act]). If you did not obtain your Matura in Austria or at an Austrian school abroad, we will check its equivalence as soon as you have submitted your online application.
According to § 64 (2) UG, degrees can be classified as equivalent if:
- The duration of education is at least 12 years.
- The degree certificate grants unrestricted access to higher education in the country of origin.
- General education subjects predominate (at least 60%). As a rough formula, the following six subjects must have been successfully completed in the last 3 school years:
- Two languages
- History, geography, or economics
- Mathematics
- Biology, physics, or chemistry
- One general education subject of your choice
Please note that you must demonstrate English language skills at level B2 in all bachelor's programs (except Disability & Diversity Studies) in order to be admitted to the program. For German-language programs, language skills in German at level B2 or C1 must also be demonstrated.
Country-specific Information
The admission requirement is met if you have completed at least 12 years of schooling and the university entrance qualification in your country of origin grants you unrestricted access to universities. If you are required to take entrance exams in your home country, these must also be submitted to us (e.g., Greece, Spain).
A bachelor's degree worth 180 ECTS credits from a recognized state university always fulfills the admission requirements for a bachelor's program.
Six (maximum 7) subjects must be chosen from the following 6 groups
Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature (language at native speaker level)
Group 2 Language Acquisition (second or foreign language)
Group 3 Individuals and Societies
Group 4 Sciences
Group 5 Mathematics
Group 6 The Arts
A full IB Diploma consists of:
- languages (Group 1&2 or both from Group 1)
- One subject each from Groups 3, 4, and 5
- One subject from Group 6 or additionally from Groups 1 to 5
- Extended essay
- Theory of Knowledge
- CAS activities
At least three of the six subjects must have been completed at HL. These three subjects must have a total score of 12, with no grade below 3. The sum of the individual grades must be at least 24 points.
The German Fachhochschulreife does not grant direct access to universities in Austria. It is recognized as a vocational qualification, which means that you will have to take additional exams. You can find more details on our website for the study qualification course.
The Swiss Maturität qualification grants direct access to higher education in Austria, while the Berufsmaturität qualification does not. We therefore recommend that applicants with the Swiss Berufsmaturität qualification take the Passerelle supplementary examination. If you have relevant professional experience, you should check whether it is possible to take additional examinations as part of the study qualification course.
If school education only comprises 11 years, two supplementary examinations must be taken. The subjects are determined as part of the admission procedure. The missing school year can also be compensated for by a year of study at a recognized state university.
GCE / A Level
- Four independent, general education subjects must be completed with at least grades A*, A, B, or C (or grades 9–4). The following subjects must be included:
- One language
- Mathematics
- One of the subjects biology, physics, or chemistry
- One humanities subject
- At least three of the four subjects must be at GCE Advanced Level or International Advanced Level (IAL)
- The fourth subject must have been passed at GCSE, IGCSE, or Advanced Supplementary Level (AS).
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Direct admission with a US high school diploma is only possible in combination with additional qualifications. These can be demonstrated by exams in the Advanced Placement Program (APP), SAT, ACT, or two years of study at a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
- APP: At least four AP exams with a grade higher than 2, including one in language and mathematics
- SAT: A minimum of 1360 points must be achieved in both the “Math” and “Evidence-Based Reading and Writing” sections (until February 2016: 1300 points)
- ACT: A minimum of 29 points in the “Composite Score” (until May 2014: 28 points)
All documents must be available at the time of application!
The WASSC issued by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) only fulfills the admission requirements if at least five general education subjects have been completed, including at least one language and one mathematics/science subject. Furthermore, no grade may be lower than C6.
If a university entrance examination (e.g., UTME in Nigeria) is required for university admission in the country of origin, this must also be submitted in Austria.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
For this school leaving certificate, a minimum grade of B3 in all subjects is required for admission to the program, and at least five general education subjects must have been completed, with at least one language and one mathematics/science subject also being compulsory.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Completed bachelor's degree of at least 4 years.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Grade 12 Certificate + 2 years of study with exams and a successful completion rate (at least 80%) at a recognized university.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Grade XII (Academic Transcript or School Leaving Certificate Examination):
If the subject requirements are met and results are above 85%, admission is possible with 2 supplementary exams. If this requirement is not met, admission to the program is possible with 2 years of active study with successful completion (at least 80%, full-time) at a recognized university.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Admission to the bachelor's program is possible with the following qualifications:
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 successful year of study at a state-recognized university
- Examen Spécial d'Entrée dans les Facultés + 1 successful year of study at a state-recognized university
If no academic year has been completed, at least 2 supplementary examinations may be required.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Mit dem Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate (Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSLE)) und einer Mindestpunkteanzahl von 335 ist die Zulassung zum Bachelorstudium möglich, wenn entweder 2 Ergänzungsprüfungen abgelegt werden oder ein erfolgreiches Studienjahr an einer anerkannten staatlichen Hochschule nachgewiesen wird.
Alle Unterlagen müssen zum Zeitpunkt der Bewerbung vorliegen!
The following documents are required for admission to a bachelor's degree program:
- The upper secondary school leaving certificate (gaozhong biye zhengshu), obtained after twelve years of regular schooling,
- in conjunction with the national secondary school leaving examination (putong gaozhong xueye shuiping kaoshi or huikao) and
- the national university entrance examination (putong gaodeng xuexiao zhaosheng quanguo tongyi kaoshi or gaokao) with a total score of at least 70% of the maximum total score.
If you already have a bachelor's degree (at least 3 years of study or at least 180 ECTS), proof of the university entrance exam is no longer necessary.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Eine Zulassung basierend auf einem Schulabschlusszeugnis alleine ist nicht möglich. Bei Vorlage eines Nachweises über die abgelegte Hochschulaufnahmeprüfung „Konkûr“ ist die Zulassung mit zwei Ergänzungsprüfungen möglich. Mit einem Bachelorabschluss nach mind. 4 Studienjahren („Karshenasi“) ist die Zulassung zum Bachelorstudium möglich.
Alle Unterlagen müssen zum Zeitpunkt der Bewerbung vorliegen!
If the Senior High School Certificate (XII Grade) fulfills the subject requirements and more than 75% of the maximum number of points has been achieved, direct admission to the program is possible. If subjects are missing, supplementary examinations may be required.
If a score between 60 and 75% has been achieved and the subject requirements have been met, admission to the program is only possible with the condition of at least two supplementary exams.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
The WASSC issued by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) only fulfills the admission requirements if at least five general education subjects have been completed, including at least one language and one mathematics/science subject. Furthermore, no grade may be lower than C6.
The UTME must be submitted and must have a minimum score of 200 points.
All documents must be available at the time of application!
The following qualifications are required for admission to a bachelor's degree program:
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS)
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 successful year of study at a state-recognized university
If no academic year has been completed, at least two supplementary examinations may be required.
All documents must be submitted at the time of application!
School leaving certificates after 10 and 12 years of schooling (Grade 10, Grade 12) must be submitted in order to verify admission requirements!
In Grade 12, the subject requirements must be met and the result must be between 900 and 1,100 points (90-100%). In this case, admission to the program is possible with the imposition of 2 supplementary exams.
If these criteria are not met, admission to the program is possible upon proof of 2 years of active study at a recognized university (full-time, at least 80% of the maximum number of points achievable).
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Direct admission to a bachelor's degree program is possible if the following criteria are met:
- Submission of GCE O-Levels and GCE A-Levels
- The Common General Paper Test must be listed in the A-Levels and completed with at least 30 points
- Fulfillment of the subject requirements
- A minimum grade of “C” (corresponding to at least 50% of the maximum possible result) is required in all A-Level subjects completed
All documents must be available at the time of application!
Admission to study is only possible with a diploma (Lise Diplomasi) from Turkish secondary schools (Lise) and equivalent schools (Kolej) in conjunction with the ÖSYS or YÖS university entrance examination. The code card must show a total score of at least 180,000 under “Yerlesme Puani.”
All documents must be available at the time of application!
- Four independent, general education subjects must be completed with at least grades A*, A, B, or C (or grades 9–4). The following subjects must be included:
- One language
- Mathematics
- One of the subjects biology, physics, or chemistry
- One humanities subject
- At least three of the four subjects must be at GCE Advanced Level or International Advanced Level (IAL)
- The fourth subject must have been passed at GCSE, IGCSE, or Advanced Supplementary Level (AS).
All documents must be available at the time of application!
To be eligible for a master’s degree program, you must have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree (minimum duration depending on the country: 3 or 4 years, equivalent to at least 180 ECTS). You can find detailed information on which bachelor’s programs are considered relevant and the specific requirements on the webpage of the respective master’s program.
Please note:
- For German-taught master’s programs, proof of German language proficiency at level B2 and English proficiency at level B2 is required.
- For English-taught programs, only English proficiency at level B2 or C1 must be provided.
Applicants whose documents require full diplomatic legalization will only be processed if the legalization is already available at the time of application. Only the Austrian diplomatic legalization (over-authentication) is accepted. This means that your bachelor’s degree must be completed before applying.
Please also note that universities may be ranked in Sections (1–3). Admission requirements may vary depending on this ranking. All applications are assessed individually, and no pre-evaluation or advance information can be provided.
We only process complete applications submitted via the online portal https://cuas.bewerbung.at/en. After evaluation, you will receive feedback on whether you meet the admission requirements.
Länderspezifische Informationen
Direct admission to a master’s degree program is currently not possible with academic documents from Afghanistan.
Direct admission is possible only if all of the following criteria are met:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of 4 years
- Degree is subject-related or closely related to the chosen master’s program
- University has a valid Section ranking
- Minimum academic performance: 90% If the ranking is insufficient or the academic performance too low, admission is not possible. The ranking is verified during the admission process.
Direct admission is possible only if all of the following criteria are met:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of 3 years
- Degree is subject-related or closely related to the chosen master’s program
- Degree obtained from a recognized university
- Minimum academic performance: 60% or 75%, depending on the university’s Section ranking If the ranking or accreditation is insufficient, or the academic performance is too low, admission is not possible. Both ranking and accreditation are verified during the admission process.
Direct admission is possible only if all of the following criteria are met:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of 4 years
- Degree is subject-related or closely related to the chosen master’s program
- Degree obtained from a recognized university
- Minimum academic performance: 90% If accreditation is missing or the academic performance too low, admission is not possible.
Direct admission is possible only if all of the following criteria are met:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of 4 years
- Degree is subject-related or closely related to the chosen master’s program
- Program was continuously accredited and completed at a recognized university
- Minimum academic performance: 85% or 90%, depending on the university’s Section ranking If the program accreditation or ranking is insufficient, or the academic performance too low, admission is not possible.
Direct admission is possible only if all of the following criteria are met:
- GCE A-Level
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum duration of 4 years
- Degree is subject-related or closely related to the chosen master’s program
- Degree obtained from a recognized university
Minimum academic performance: 85% If accreditation is missing or the academic performance too low,
Language Center
The Language Center serves as a point of contact for students at the Villach campus who are interested in expanding their foreign language skills. The foreign language teachers offer courses at various language levels and also support all those interested in languages with questions relating to foreign language communication. -> Learn more
Upcoming Events
Master Session ONLINE
In the "Master Session ONLINE" on Wednesday, 26 November, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m. CET, you will receive valuable information about all master's degree programs and courses at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). These will be presented in 30-minute time slots each.
26 November, 2025
4 - 7 p.m. CET
ONLINE
Participation is free of charge and without obligation.
Here you can register for the info session on your desired study program or course:
CAMPUS DAYS 2026 at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
The OPEN HOUSE will take place on
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on
- Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at all Carinthia University of Applied Sciences campuses.
Fields of study and campuses at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences:
- Business, Management, Engineering: Villach
- Construction: Spittal an der Drau
- Health Sciences: Klagenfurt St. Veiterstraße
- Information Technologies: Klagenfurt Primoschgasse
- Social Studies: Feldkirchen
The detailed program for each campus will be available on the website from mid-January.
TECH Scholarship for Master's Students from Europe, South America & Mexico
The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is offering a new TECH Scholarship for Master Students from Europe, South America & Mexico.
In order to inspire new and talented students from Europe, South America & Mexico to pursue a master's degree in Austria, the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) | FH Kärnten (in collaboration with companies and associations) is offering four scholarships of 8,400 euros each.
The deadline for the application for the scholarship is: 15th May 2026
StudyXplore - Orientation year
Your A-levels are getting closer and you don't yet know what you want to do afterwards? Are you interested in studying, but don't know which one is right for you?
Then StudyXplore is just for you!
The StudyXplore orientation year is a unique offer from the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences that gives prospective students the opportunity to get their bearings and try out several degree programs.
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences offers over 50 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as continuing education courses in the fields of technology, business/management, health and social affairs.
STUDY AT THE PULSE OF TIME ADVANTAGES FOR STUDENTS:
- Individual support and studying in small groups,
- practice-oriented studies through work placements and cooperation with industry, business and organizations
- International network for study abroad,
- modern technical equipment and laboratory facilities,
- attractive sports and leisure opportunities in the Alps-Adriatic region
School service
Do you teach, accompany and/or support people on their educational path towards studying or are you about to take the Matura yourself? The school service informs you about everything worth knowing about the offer of CUAS before and after the Matura.
Get a taste of student life
You don't want to wait for an event but want to discover your desired study program and campus right away?
Then become a student for a day.
