Mathias Male
Mathias Male schloss den Bachelorstudiengang "System Engineering" mit dem Schwerpunkt Mechatronik an der FH Kärnten erfolgreich ab. Seine Begeisterung…
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Starting in fall 2026, the bachelor's degree program in “Systems Engineering” will be offered in two branches*:
Both branches are also planned in English. For this reason, we offer three ONLINE info sessions in January 2026, during which the program director will present both branches in detail. He will provide valuable information on course content, internships, admission requirements, and the wide range of career opportunities. The info sessions will be held in English.
- January 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (in English)
- January 19, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (in English)
- January 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (in English)
Participation is free of charge and non-binding.
Further dates for information sessions can be found in the registration tool.

In the bachelor’s degree program in Systems Engineering, with the two branches of study “Green Electronics” and “Green Mechatronics” planned for autumn 2026, you will design technology for the future – practical, international, and sustainable. Here, creative ideas are combined with technical expertise, modern laboratories with real-world projects, and forward thinking with responsibility.
Many people want to make a difference – for the climate, for our future, for a better world. However, real change requires more than good intentions: it needs people who understand how things work – and how to improve them. Those who want to change the world depend on technical understanding and a solid education, because innovative technology creates solutions that truly make a difference – from energy-efficient electronics and recycling robots to sustainable energy systems.
In the bachelor’s program in Systems Engineering, you will learn how ideas become reality. You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to develop concrete projects and solutions from questions – in an interdisciplinary, application-oriented way, always keeping the big picture in mind.
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(Information about the degree program will be available online shortly)

(Information about the degree program will be available online shortly)
In the online info sessions, the program director will present the course in detail. You will receive valuable information on the course content, internships, admission requirements and the wide range of career opportunities.
FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Werth
Studiengangsleitung Systems Engineering, Systems Design
w.werth[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
180
Tuition fees
€ 363.36 / semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Duration of study
6 semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 25.20 / semester
Language of instruction
German; additionally English
from 2026 on
FH Campus
Villach
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. Further information.
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As a modern, broad-based engineering program, the bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering combines electronics, mechatronics, and computer science, with a clear focus on sustainable technologies, energy efficiency, and automation.
Students address the central questions of a green future:
To this end, you will learn how to use data intelligently and develop networked systems, from energy-efficient electronics and autonomous robotics to smart energy systems.
The particular strength of the program lies in systems thinking: the ability to consider ecological, technical, and economic aspects together. This leads to innovations that not only work but also take responsibility.
Based on a solid foundation in electronics and mechatronics, students deepen their knowledge in forward-looking topics such as green electronics, sustainable automation, and resource-efficient robotics.
The highly practical and project-oriented teaching makes the transition from university to the professional world particularly smooth. Systems engineers drive technological transformation in industries such as energy and environmental technology, mobility, medicine, digital communication, and the semiconductor industry.
What students should bring to their studies:
In order to facilitate the start of studies, we offer intensive courses in mathematics, computer science and physics as part of the FH Add-ons.
A lack of a university entrance qualification can be compensated by relevant professional qualifications and attendance of the pre-study course.
After successful completion of their studies, graduates have the following skills and knowledge:
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2 | ILV | 6,0 | 7,5 | B2.05270.20.650 |
| English 2 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.20.031 |
| Computer Science 2: Algorithms and Object-oriented programming | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.20.050 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.20.010 |
| Physics 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.20.090 |
| Signal Processing 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.20.080 |
| Systems Engineering | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.20.110 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Systems and Protocols | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.700 |
| English 4 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.40.351 |
| Microcontroller 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.40.180 |
| Project 1 | PT | 3,0 | 5,0 | B2.05270.40.170 |
| Control Engineering 2 - Group I | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.280 |
| Control Engineering 2 - Group II | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.280 |
| Study program: Automisation | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Applied Data Analysis | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.40.320 |
| Industrial Controls and Industrial Plants | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.360 |
| Engineering Mechanics Selected Topics | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.350 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Electronic Circuit Technology 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05272.40.330 |
| Device Development | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05272.40.260 |
| Semiconductor Physics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.40.340 |
| Study program: Robotics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Industrial Controls and Industrial Plants | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.360 |
| Robotics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.40.310 |
| Engineering Mechanics Selected Topics | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.350 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's thesis seminar 2 | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B2.05270.60.480 |
| Bachelor's exam | DP | 0,0 | 2,0 | B2.05270.60.470 |
| Internship | BOPR | 0,0 | 21,0 | B2.00000.60.460 |
| Seminar Internship | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.60.470 |
| Systems Engineering Selected Topics | SE | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.60.460 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1 | ILV | 6,0 | 8,0 | B2.05270.10.040 |
| English 1 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.10.071 |
| Computer Science 1: Fundamentals and Programming | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.10.050 |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.10.010 |
| Physics 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.10.080 |
| Systems Engineering Basics | ILV | 5,0 | 6,0 | B2.05270.10.090 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 3 | SE | 2,0 | 3,5 | B2.00000.30.011 |
| Measurement and Sensor Technology | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.05270.30.930 |
| Microcontroller 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05270.30.680 |
| Project Management | ILV | 1,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.70.310 |
| Control Engineering 1 - Group I | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05270.30.770 |
| Control Engineering 1 - Group II | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05270.30.770 |
| Signal and Image Processing | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.30.120 |
| Scientific Work | VO | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.00.320 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Electronic Circuit Technology 1 | ILV | 5,0 | 7,0 | B2.05272.30.160 |
| Study program: Mechatronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Engineering Mechanics and Construction | ILV | 5,0 | 7,0 | B2.05271.30.920 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's thesis seminar 1 | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B2.05270.50.480 |
| English 5: Scientific Writing | SE | 1,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.50.401 |
| Presentation Skills | SE | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.50.430 |
| Project 2 | PT | 5,0 | 9,0 | B2.05270.50.190 |
| Quality Management | VO | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.50.410 |
| Study program: Automisation | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Dynamics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.50.360 |
| Electrical Drives and Actuators | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05271.50.300 |
| Industrial Controls Selected Topics | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.780 |
| Cleanroom Technology | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.380 |
| Smart Automation | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.790 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| EMV | LB | 2,0 | 3,5 | B2.05272.50.230 |
| Digital Systems Design | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.250 |
| Integrated Circuits Basics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.390 |
| Power Electronics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.400 |
| Communication Engineering | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05272.50.410 |
| Study program: Robotics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Dynamics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.50.360 |
| Electrical Drives and Actuators | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05271.50.300 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2 | ILV | 6,0 | 7,5 | B2.05270.20.650 |
| English 2 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.20.031 |
| Computer Science 2: Algorithms and Object-oriented programming | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.20.050 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.00000.20.010 |
| Physics 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.20.090 |
| Signal Processing 1 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.20.080 |
| Systems Engineering | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.20.110 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Systems and Protocols | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.700 |
| English 4 | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.40.351 |
| Microcontroller 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.40.180 |
| Project 1 | PT | 3,0 | 5,0 | B2.05270.40.170 |
| Control Engineering 2 | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.280 |
| Elective Subject | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05270.40.300 |
| Study program: Automisation | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Applied Data Analysis | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.40.320 |
| Industrial Controls and Industrial Plants | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.360 |
| Engineering Mechanics Selected Topics | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.350 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Electronic Circuit Technology 2 | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05272.40.330 |
| Device Development | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05272.40.260 |
| Semiconductor Physics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.40.340 |
| Study program: Robotics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Industrial Controls and Industrial Plants | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.360 |
| Robotics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.40.310 |
| Engineering Mechanics Selected Topics | ILV | 3,0 | 4,5 | B2.05271.40.350 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's thesis seminar 2 | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B2.05270.60.480 |
| Bachelor's exam | DP | 0,0 | 2,0 | B2.05270.60.470 |
| Internship | BOPR | 0,0 | 21,0 | B2.00000.60.460 |
| Seminar Internship | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.60.470 |
| Systems Engineering Selected Topics | SE | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.60.460 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 3 | SE | 2,0 | 3,5 | B2.00000.30.011 |
| Measurement and Sensor Technology | ILV | 4,0 | 5,0 | B2.05270.30.930 |
| Microcontroller 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05270.30.680 |
| Project Management | ILV | 1,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.70.310 |
| Control Engineering 1 | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05270.30.770 |
| Signal and Image Processing | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05270.30.120 |
| Scientific Work | VO | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.00.320 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Electronic Circuit Technology 1 | ILV | 5,0 | 7,0 | B2.05272.30.160 |
| Study program: Mechatronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Engineering Mechanics and Construction | ILV | 5,0 | 7,0 | B2.05271.30.920 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's thesis seminar 1 | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | B2.05270.50.480 |
| English 5: Scientific Writing | SE | 1,0 | 2,0 | B2.00000.50.401 |
| Presentation Skills | SE | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.50.430 |
| Project 2 | PT | 5,0 | 9,0 | B2.05270.50.190 |
| Quality Management | VO | 1,0 | 1,5 | B2.00000.50.410 |
| Study program: Automisation | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Dynamics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.50.360 |
| Electrical Drives and Actuators | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05271.50.300 |
| Industrial Controls Selected Topics | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.780 |
| Cleanroom Technology | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.380 |
| Smart Automation | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.790 |
| Study program: Electronics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| EMV | LB | 2,0 | 3,5 | B2.05272.50.230 |
| Digital Systems Design | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.250 |
| Integrated Circuits Basics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.390 |
| Power Electronics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05272.50.400 |
| Communication Engineering | ILV | 3,0 | 4,0 | B2.05272.50.410 |
| Study program: Robotics | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
| Dynamics | ILV | 2,0 | 2,5 | B2.05271.50.360 |
| Electrical Drives and Actuators | ILV | 3,0 | 3,5 | B2.05271.50.300 |
| Mechatronic Systems | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.370 |
| Mobile Robotics | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.310 |
| Robot Programming | LB | 2,0 | 3,0 | B2.05271.50.350 |
Graduates have the ability to solve interdisciplinary problems and to coordinate projects across disciplines.
Typical fields of activity include the development of electronic systems, automation and control of processes and plants as well as their analysis and optimization.
The fields of activity of graduates include:
The successful completion of the bachelor's degree entitles the holder to a master's degree in Engineering & IT at the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences in the scope of 4 semesters as well as a master's degree in Engineering & IT at another FH or university.
The Systems Design master's program is a modern engineering programme with the aim of learning the design and implementation of complex technical systems. Graduates are able to understand and solve challenging technical tasks from the field of embedded systems (electronics) to mechatronics and control engineering and to further develop systems.
FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.
Wolfgang WerthFH-Prof. DI Dr.
Josef TuppingerFH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.
Roland WillmannFH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Christian MadritschFH-Prof. DI (FH) DI Dr.
Jürgen SchussmannDr.
Robert WinklerFH-Prof. DI Dr.
Franz Oswald Riemelmoser, MBAFH-Prof. Dr.
Christoph UngermannsFH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.
Klaus RaabFH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing.
Winfried EggerFH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.
Johannes SturmFH-Prof.in DI Dr.in
Ulla BirnbacherDipl.-Ing. (FH) Mag. (FH)
Michael RothDipl.-Ing. (FH)
Michael ReilMag.a
Angelika VoutsinasDr. mont.
Sandra SchulnigIng.
Ingmar BihloMag.a
Anita BisterDr. rer. nat.
Ingrid KrumphalsDI
Beáta Bachratá, Ph.D.Ing.
Peter GrabnerDI
Reinhard ToberMag.
Friedrich KreuzrieglerDI (FH)
Thomas STEFAN, MSc.Mag.a
Almut StarzacherThe Villach region combines tradition, cosmopolitanism and quality of life with the advantages of an innovative business location. Villach, a small town with about 60,000 inhabitants, is an international high-tech location with groundbreaking cooperation between science and industry and is also increasingly developing into a start-up town.
Situated directly at the intersection of three cultures, Villach, situated on the Drava river, is an important traffic junction in the Alps-Adriatic region. This special geographical location and the beautiful landscape around Villach and in the federal state of Carinthia have made the region a popular holiday destination for generations, further beyond the borders. The drinking water quality of the lakes and the particularly clean air make Villach and its surroundings an environmental paradise.
In addition to its geographical advantages, Austria also leads the world in terms of its social and health care system and is considered a particularly safe, prosperous and liveable country.
Despite the above-average prosperity and the comprehensive state social benefits, Villach compares favourably with many international destinations. The "small town bonus" comes into its own here and makes everyday life affordable.
Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.
Make a virtual walk through the Science & Energy Labs – T10.
Motorway exit Wernberg, then on the B 83 approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, after the Villach town sign the B83 passes under the A2 motorway, and then immediately right the first exit in the direction of MAGDALENEN SEE. Following the signs for Magdalenen See, the road leads through a small wooded area, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Magdalenen See (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St. Magdalene. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.
Motorway exit Villach/Ossiacher See, then approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, on the right is Gasthof Seehof, on the left is Lake Vassach, continue on the B33 left in the direction of east, Wernberg, Klagenfurt, always follow the B33, after approx. 4 km turn right in the direction of Magdalenen See. The road leads through a small forest, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Lake Magdalenen (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St.Magdalen. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.
The bus company Dr. Richard runs from Villach city to the FH in about every 15 minutes. The timetables are coordinated with the timetables of the ÖBB.
Europastraße 4
9524 Villach, Austria
+43 5 90500 7700
villach[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.