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Department Building, Environment and Society
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AdmissionsGerman is the language of instruction. Knowledge of the German language is thus an essential prerequisite (at least Level B2).
Qualification for university entrance
You can apply for a programme at FH JOANNEUM if you have completed
- a secondary academic school or a college for higher vocational education,
- a vocational matriculation exam or
- an apprenticeship diploma plus upper secondary certificate
You have no university entrance qualification
If you have no secondary school leaving or vocational matriculation certificate you need
- a university entrance qualification exam or
- a relevant professional qualification plus additional exams, which you may take as part of the qualification course for university entrance
You need to provide evidence that you have passed the relevant exams until the start of studies.
Qualification course for university entrance
A university entrance qualification exam always consists of five modules.
A university entrance qualification entitling students to study for a degree within the Social and Economic Sciences group of studies will be fully recognised for this degree programme.
Tip
Qualification courses for university entrance are offered, for example, by the University of Graz as well as by other universities and educational institutions.
Relevant professional qualifications plus additional examinations
Relevant professional qualifications include
- a completed apprenticeship (e.g. office, health, art, media design, tourism),
- completion of a secondary vocational school (e.g. commercial school, healthcare and nursing, commercial professions, social professions) or
- completion of vocational training (e.g. child care worker, nursery school teacher)
You must complete the following subjects
- Essay on a general topic (German),
- and English
Tip
You can take these examinations as part of the qualification course for university entrance at FH JOANNEUM. The two-semester course is organised on a part-time basis and is free of charge. If your place is confirmed you may also take specific additional exams at FH JOANNEUM.
You are not an Austrian citizen?
You’ll need to meet certain requirements. For more information please go to International Applicants.
