Students from non-EU countries

Kufstein University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of degree programs that provide excellent opportunities to receive a first-class education in a dynamic and intercultural environment. Our programs combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students for global careers in innovative fields.

Explore our range of English-taught degree programs:

• Drone Engineering & AI-based Innovation (BA)
• Data Science & Intelligent Analytics (MA)
• Energy & Sustainability Management (MA)
• International Business Studies (MA)
• Smart Products & AI-driven Development (MA)
• Sports, Culture & Event Management (MA)

Our programs combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing you for a global career in innovative fields. Courses are taught by experienced faculty and international experts in a dynamic, intercultural learning environment.

We offer an unbeatable package to international students who apply to our degree programs.

Secure your "all-around carefree package” for one of our international degree program at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol.

Foreign School-Leaving Certificates

For Bachelor’s programs, proof of general university entrance qualification is required. If your foreign certificate grants university access in your home country and matches the content and standards of an Austrian secondary school diploma, it will generally be accepted.

After submitting your online application, our admissions team will assess the equivalence of your certificate.
If there are gaps, these may possibly be addressed through our Complementary Courses:

• English
• Mathematics

Foreign University Degrees

For Master’s programs, a related Bachelor’s degree equivalent to Austrian standards is required. Our admissions team will evaluate your qualification during the application process.

Details about specific requirements are provided on the pages of each Master’s program under Links & Downloads.

Language Proficiency

• English-Taught Programs: Proof of English proficiency at B2 level 
  Exceptions: applicants from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
  
  
• German-Taught Programs: Proof of German proficiency at B2 level (e.g., ÖSD, Goethe-Institut)
  Exceptions: native speakers of German.
  
  

Document Authentication

The regulations of the respective countries of origin can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry under L/Legalization of Foreign Documents in Higher Education.

Bachelor’s applicants must submit their original school-leaving certificate, while Master’s applicants need their original Bachelor’s diploma. 
If authentication is not available during application, it must be submitted no later than three months before the start of the program. Authentication requirements vary by country:

Find all the key details about applying to FH Kufstein Tirol. Our step-by-step admissions guide provides valuable tips for a successful submission.

Discover essential information about life in Kufstein:

• Insurance
• Visa, residence, and entry requirements
• Housing options in Kufstein
• Working in Austria
• Living costs

For more details, visit our Welcome2Campus page.