Hagenberg is located approximately 20 km north-east of the city of Linz. The Hagenberg Campus of the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences is part of the "Softwarepark Hagenberg", which also hosts several university research departments and software companies. With its unique combination of education, research and business, Hagenberg has established itself as a dynamic center of computing and software development with an international reputation.
The School of Informatics, Communications and Media offers a wide range of degree programmes in the field of Information Technology. Strong ties to the IT industry, modern infrastructure and equipment as well as a dedicated teaching staff ensure a high-quality, practice-oriented education with excellent career opportunities.
| No. of students: | 1,300* |
| Funding type: | Unknown |
Internet and Intranet
Students have unlimited free access to the internet from numerous computers throughout the university building. Every student is also linked to the intranet and given a personal e-mail account.
Student ID Card
At the secretary’s office, you will get your student ID card which contains your student number. The ID card also works as a key to the rooms where students have free access.
These are: student working rooms, the computer labs as well as other labs in which you might be working throughout the semester.
IT Information
Login Procedure
Before you can log in for the first time, you need to register with the campus IT system. After registration you will receive your student ID. In order to log in to your personal account, you have to enter a user name and a password.
Web Mail System
Each student is provided with a defined e-mail address. It is a combination of your registration number and “@fh-hagenberg.at”. In order to log in to the web mail system, you
have to start the browser first and then link to
Accommodation
Student housing is available nearby, ranging from on-campus halls of residence to private on-campus as well as off-campus accommodation. If you would like assistance arranging accommodation please contact the International Office (the accommodation
form can be downloaded from our website). More information about the student hall
of residence is available at
There you will find information about current rates and facilities. Please note that a security deposit in the amount of the monthly rent has to be paid in advance. The first month’s rate will have to be paid within the first days after arrival! There are also private rooms and apartments available for rent in Hagenberg and the surrounding area.
Hagenberg Campus organises a varied programme of events ranging from the legendary “Summer Fest”, the “Bierkistenrennen” (beer race) or the “Hagenberg Highland Games” and to more formal events such as the “Study Abroad Fair” (where incoming students have the opportunity to present their home universities) and “Hagenberg Campus Ball” in the winter semester to which formal evening dress must be worn.
Staff versus students soccer matches are also very popular on our campus!
In the winter, the gentle slopes in the Mühlviertel and the majestic mountains in the south of Upper Austria (Salzkammergut) and the neighbouring provinces of Salzburg and Styria offer plenty of opportunity for skiing and snowboarding. In the winter semester we usually organise a skiing day with our exchange students.
Of course there’s more to student life in Hagenberg than just studying – there are plenty of leisure time activities to pursue here as well. Movie nights and student parties regularly take place on campus.
Especially those interested in sports will find a variety of suitable facilities in Hagenberg. You can register at the FH Sports Club (FH-Sportverein) which offers the following sports activities: dance, football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, basketball, climbing, fitness center, running, kickboxing and back-strengthening exercises.
Registration for the Sports Club is possible during the first two weeks of each semester.