3 GOLD MEDALS & 1 SILVER MEDAL: 4 DEGREE PROGRAMS ACHIEVE TOP POSITIONS IN AUSTRIAN RANKING OF UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES

The FH Kufstein reorganized itself in 2007/08 by establishing a foundation under the leadership of a new Board of Directors, chaired by Dr. Wolfgang Schoner, Dr. Markus Rieder, Dr. Thomas Treichl. The combination of this new structure and modern educational concepts allows the university to respond effectively to the ever growing demands of the globalized economy. In this way the FH Kufstein has been able to achieve a reputable position at the top of the Austrian higher education league.

Over 500 decision-makers in Austrian commerce submitted their evaluations to generate the Industriemagazin’s ranking. The FH Kufstein proved most successful in the following disciplines:

• 1st place in the field of Management and IT: Business Informatics
• 1st place in miscellaneous economic fields: Facility & Real Estate Management
• 1st place in the field of Management and Business Administration: International Business Studies
• 2nd place in the field of Management and Business Administration: Business Management

The top placement of the FH Kufstein in Austria speaks for its excellence in teaching and the high level of its educational programs oriented to professional practice, which open the doors to top-notch jobs for graduates.

Exciting Educational Opportunities at the FH Kufstein

There is increasing demand from students, who are looking to jump-start or boost their careers, for the numerous attractive bachelor and master degree programs. In 2009 the FH Kufstein began offering PhD programs in cooperation with its partner universities, and in the future a number of international master programs in a double-degree format will round off the spectrum of educational opportunities.