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St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Austria

Overview

English Name: St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Control Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: None
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences campus from the outside
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Operating from St. Pölten, Austria, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences delivers higher education as a private institution. It serves as a higher-education provider within Austria.

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences delivers higher education across bachelor's and master's programmes through multiple faculties. The institution offers a catalogue of active programmes for prospective students.

With 4,000 students on its rolls, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences operates as a community of learners and academics. Its campus environment shapes the daily institutional rhythm.

Location & Contact

Address book entry for St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences: location, phone, email, web, and social channels. The press or media office handles institutional inquiries; admissions handles student-specific queries.

Address: Campus-Platz 1
Postal Code: 3100
Phone: +43-2742-313-228-200
Social Media:

Academic Details

The basic academic profile of St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, including enrolment and faculty composition. Total student count fluctuates intake-to-intake; treat the figure as approximate rather than precise.

Academic Year: September to June (September-February; February-June)
Accrediting Agency: Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria - AQ)
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (Matura) or relevant experience; Admissions examination; Personal interview
Total Students: 4,000

Degrees

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's qualification tiers and the degrees within each. Foundation years for international students often run separately and feed into year-one of a bachelor's programme.

Bachelor's 10 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Computer Science
  • Dietetics
  • Health Sciences
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Media Studies
  • Physical Therapy
  • Railway Engineering
  • Social Work
  • Technology
Master's 12 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Computer Science
  • Dietetics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Media Studies
  • Multimedia
  • Railway Engineering
  • Railway Transport
  • Social Work
  • Technology

Faculties & Divisions

The structure of St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's faculties, with subjects each houses. Subject-area research clusters often cross faculty boundaries — check the institution's research strategy for active clusters.

Digital Business and Innovation (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Media Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dietetics
  • Nursing
  • Physical Therapy
Informatics and Security (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Processing
  • Information Sciences
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis
Media and Digital Technologies (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Graphics
  • Data Processing
  • Information Technology
  • Media Studies
  • Software Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Media Producer
  • Content Strategist
  • Broadcast Journalist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Railway technology and mobility (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Railway Engineering
Social Sciences (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Social Work

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Every programme St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences offers, searchable by name and grouped by level. Pathway programmes leading from foundation to bachelor entry are sometimes listed separately from full degree programmes.

Bachelor's Degree

16 programmes

At undergraduate level, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences offers 16 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.

Soziale Arbeit Medicine & Health
Schienenfahrzeugtechnologie Engineering & Technology
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Engineering & Technology
Sozialpädagogik Medicine & Health
Creative Media Production Arts, Design & Architecture
Management & Digital Business Business & Management
Creative Computing Arts, Design & Architecture
Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege PLUS Medicine & Health
Smart Engineering of Production Technologies and Processes Engineering & Technology
Bahntechnologie und Mobilität Engineering & Technology
IT Security Engineering & Technology
Marketing & Kommunikation Humanities & Cultural Studies
Physiotherapie Medicine & Health
Diätologie Medicine & Health
Medienmanagement Humanities & Cultural Studies
Medientechnik Engineering & Technology

Master's Degree

16 programmes

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's 16 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences (GRACE) Engineering & Technology
Digital Media Management Humanities & Cultural Studies
Digital Management & Sustainability Business & Management
Digital Design Arts, Design & Architecture
Data Intelligence Engineering & Technology
Cyber Security and Resilience Engineering & Technology
Digital Innovation and Research Engineering & Technology
Digital Business Communications Humanities & Cultural Studies
Interactive Technologies Engineering & Technology
Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care Medicine & Health
Digital Healthcare Medicine & Health
Digital Marketing & Kommunikation Humanities & Cultural Studies
Bahntechnologie und Management von Bahnsystemen Engineering & Technology
Information Security Engineering & Technology
Soziale Arbeit Medicine & Health
Digital Media Production Engineering & Technology

How to apply to St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

A short guide to applying to St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's 32 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences processes applications through www.fhstp.ac.at. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +43-2742-313-228-200. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, drawn directly from institutional records.

What city is St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences in?

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences operates from St. Pölten, Austria.

Is St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences public or private?

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences operates as a private institution.

How big is St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's student body?

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences serves approximately 4,000 students.

What programmes are available at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences?

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences delivers bachelor's and master's programmes across its academic units.

Is St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences accredited?

The institution holds recognition from Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria - AQ).

Where can I learn more about St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences?

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences's official website is www.fhstp.ac.at.

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