Salzburg University of Applied Sciences

Mission Statement

Practical courses, a strong focus on research and plenty of opportunities

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences offers its 3,200 students a first-rate academic education with a strong practical orientation in the following disciplines: Engineering, Business and Social Sciences, Design, Media and Arts, and Health Studies. With its international outlook and focus on innovative research and teaching, the university is a pioneer of future-oriented solutions for business and society, particularly in the dynamic subject areas of technology, health and media. Find out more at www.fh-salzburg.ac.at

International Role

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences collaborates with institutions in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia in international projects as well as faculty and student exchange.

National Role

The degree programme Design & Product Management started in 2002 and has been rapidly developing since then. We fulfil industry’s demand for creative, strategic designers and provide a productive, competent and creative link to the worlds of business, design and technology. We offer an emphasis on modern international developments and lectures by top professionals from German-speaking countries and abroad. MultiMediaArt builds a strong foundation in all aspeects of creative and business media studies, offers a high degree of both interdisciplinarity and specialization in design, audio, video, animation and game design. It maintains the highest academic standards necessary for a successful media career and offers opportunities for international cooperations throughout Europe and overseas.

Main Focus

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences acts as a "transfer node" for academia, society and business. As such, the university’s social relevance extends well beyond the campus itself, with the university making a significant and sustainable contribution to the success of the Salzburg region and farther afield.