Program Overview
The Health Care IT at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Care IT programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Spittal an der Drau, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Care IT programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Mathematics and Medical Statistics
- Medical Informatics I
- Basics of Human Medicine
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Law
- Medical Informatics II
- Informatics
- Healthcare Management and Economics or Life Science Technology
- Organizational Theory
- Healthcare Management and Economics
- Life Science Technology
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be admitted into a master degree program at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences at least one of the following criteria must be fulfilled:
- completion of a bachelor of arts/science degree that corresponds to the respective master degree program
- completion of an equivalent degree program at a recognized Austrian or an international post-secondary institution of higher education
Checklist:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Passport Photo
- Copy of a valid passport
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate
- Transcript of academic records
- Tertiary (BA or equivalent) Qualifications Certificate
- Summary of the bachelor thesis
- German language proficiency proof
- Additional for Master Degree Programs taught in English:
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- English language proficiency proof
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 726 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carinthia University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Villach, Austria
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is a college of higher education in Carinthia, Austria. The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences was established in 1995 and has four campuses in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months