IMC - it's all in me.
IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences (IMC Krems) is widely regarded as Austria’s most modern and international University of Applied Sciences. The university offers innovative and globally accredited Bachelor's and Master degree programs in business, digitalization and engineering, health sciences, and life sciences.
First-hand expertise
The highly practical, academic education offered at IMC Krems stands out for its strong focus on leadership qualities and soft skills. The curriculum also includes an extensive selection of language options, and project-based work in small groups, where direct access to lecturers plays a key role. Sharing knowledge first-hand and ensuring that students constantly acquire new expertise is one of IMC Krems’ leading priorities. A dedicated, international and highly qualified teaching faculty, which puts a strong emphasis on quality, motivates students to perform to the best of their ability, preparing them for international careers. Interactive learning, direct, personal exchange of experience between staff and students, cooperation with research facilities and enterprises, and international partnership programs with other universities make studying at IMC Krems a unique experience. Set in one of the most idyllic parts of Austria, there is also an extensive range of leisure activities on offer, which turns the university into a home away from home for students.
International partnership in Action
International aspects shape day-to-day activities at IMC Krems: we have close ties with over 170 partner universities, cooperate in numerous partnership programs and our students come from 50 different countries. Intercultural exchange, internships abroad, participation in international research projects, and lectures from international teaching staff and guest professors with extensive international experience are part and parcel of what we do. Around half of all degree programs are taught in English – a beautiful aspect for both Austrian and foreign students.
Launch your career in Krems
Establishing close ties between teaching, research, and industry is a significant priority for IMC Krems. The university sees itself as more than just a higher education institute – it continually pursues cooperation with the worlds of research and business. And this is a crucial part of how the university prepares students for the job market. We provide professional training in line with international standards, preparing people for key positions in companies and organizations. Our graduates benefit from the university’s excellent reputation when applying for jobs. 90% of all students find permanent employment within three months of graduation and the employment rate among graduates is 98%. This reflects the benefits of the mandatory internship semester and applied research semester.
Our priorities and values
The university sees its chief responsibilities as providing its students with the best possible education in order to prepare them for their future careers, as well as delivering outstanding performance in research, generating new knowledge in its various disciplines, and in turn, creating added value for society.
We are a learning team. Our leading priorities are:
- fairness
- commitment
- taking responsibility
- open-mindedness, diversity
- being stakeholder–orientated