Hochschule Kufstein Tirol

Hochschule Kufstein Tirol (HOK), formerly known as FH Kufstein Tirol, is an independent university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria. Founded in 1997, it received its indefinite institutional accreditation (unbefristete Akkreditierung) from AQ Austria in 2012 under §23 HS-QSG, and successfully completed its second Quality Audit in summer 2023. HOK offers 28 Bachelor and Master programs across business, technology, and management disciplines, with programs available in full-time (Vollzeit) and part-time/work-accompanying (Berufsbegleitend) formats. Teaching languages include German and English, with several programs taught entirely in English. Tuition is EUR 363.36 per semester for EU/EEA students and EUR 726.72 per semester for third-country students, plus the ÖH student union fee. Admission requires a general higher education qualification and an admissions interview. The institution welcomes students from over 80 countries and maintains a broad network of international partner universities. The campus is located in the picturesque town of Kufstein at the Tyrolean-Bavarian border, offering excellent transport connections and a high quality of life.