FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences

FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule JOANNEUM GmbH) is a public university of applied sciences located in Graz, Austria, founded in 1995. The majority shareholder is the State of Styria (Land Steiermark). The institution operates three campuses: the main campus in Graz, and additional campuses in Kapfenberg and Bad Gleichenberg, all situated in the Austrian federal state of Styria.

Academically, FH JOANNEUM is organised into six departments: Applied Computer Sciences (Angewandte Informatik), Architecture/Construction/Environment (Bauen, Umwelt und Gesellschaft), Health Sciences (Gesundheitsstudien), Management and Business (Management und Business), Media and Design (Medien und Design), and Engineering/Technology (Technik). Together, these departments encompass over 50 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, offered in full-time, part-time, work-friendly (berufsermöglichend), and dual-study formats.

In addition to accredited degree programmes, continuing education is provided through the JOANNEUM ACADEMY, which offers Master certificate programmes (Masterlehrgänge) leading to degrees such as Master of Science, Master of Arts in Social Sciences, or Master of Business Administration.

The primary language of instruction is German; however, several programmes and course offerings are available in English, particularly through the Global Business Program (Bachelor), Global Strategic Management (Master), the International Programme in Kapfenberg, and the International Programme in Bad Gleichenberg, which are specifically designed for international incoming students.

Tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are €363.36 per semester (from 2026/27), with an additional ÖH student union fee of €26.20 per semester. Financial support options include the Ernst Mach Grant for non-European students (EUR 1,200/month) and Erasmus+ mobility grants.

FH JOANNEUM is institutionally accredited (most recent institutional audit by ZEvA: positive, valid until 30 September 2030) and participates in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR). It holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and is part of the EU4DUAL European University Alliance. The institution cooperates with over 230 partner universities worldwide.