The FH Kufstein Tirol currently has 2200 students from more than 50 nations who create an international, multicultural atmosphere. The fact that we have more than 215 partner universities worldwide means that more than 200 international incoming students are hosted by the FH Kufstein Tirol annually and that an even larger number of our students go out for a semester or year to study abroad.
What’s more, with approximately 450 contracted lecturers, the FH Kufstein Tirol plays a significant role in the regional economy. The range of bachelor and master degree programs – offered in both full- and part-time formats – have been conceived to meet the professional demands of the respective industries. The FH Kufstein Tirol has also developed a postgraduate program in cooperation with several internationally renowned partner universities. The graduates of our degree programs thus have excellent prospects for filling challenging positions in their field and for advancing their careers.
Research Concept
Outstanding performance in research and development is requisite for efficient, scientifically-based teaching and learning. Thus, the FH Kufstein has established a solid R&D program that aims to promote institutional and individual competencies as well as contribute to a high level of recognition and integration in scientific and business communities. In accordance with the legal mandate for Austrian universities of applied sciences, the research and development concept of the FH Kufstein is aligned with the applied research approach. The objective is to generate scientific R&D results that contribute to the scientific knowledge base as well as sustainably enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of the local economy.
