The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria, as well as being a national leader in its field, it is also an integral part of the tertiary education system. The organization is defined by the requirements of regional scientific and research needs. Four locations in Upper Austria’s central area offer innovative and interdisciplinary academic degrees. The university is ambitiously striving to secure a leading position in central Europe with its selected fields of competence. The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is a recognized research partner for industry having already achieved nationwide status and is actively involved in co-operations on an international basis. This is also reflected with its internationally recognised, practice-oriented degree programmes at four locations in the heart of Upper Austria. As part of our commitment to developing international links, we maintain contacts with some 200 partner universities around the world.  One of our major foci is the national economy, and our research and development centers are continually developing cutting edge products for a wide range of practical applications. This solid combination of theory and practice has brought us regional and nationwide acclaim.  (Source: the university’s website)