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University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

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world rank  2440

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University Overview

Established in 1993, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften St. Pölten (University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of St. Pölten (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation), Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften St. Pölten (USTP) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften St. Pölten (USTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Austrian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USTP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USTP
Founded 1993
Motto Wissen, was morgen zählt.
Set your mind on the future.
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
Screenshot
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University Location

Address Matthias Corvinus-Strasse 15
St. Pölten
3100 Lower Austria
Austria
University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Phone Number (2742) 313 228261
University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Fax Number (2742) 313 228219
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2004


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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Programs and Courses

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.



University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Admission Info


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Admission Office Admission Office

Matthias Corvinus-Strasse 15
St. Pölten 3100
(2742) 313 228
(2742) 313 228 261

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Size and Profile

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Size and Profile


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Control Type Control Type

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Facilities


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Library


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Services


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften St. Pölten's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften St. Pölten's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE)
  • European Assocation for International Education (EAIE)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Österreichische Fachhochschul-Konferenz (FHK)
  • Universities of Applied Sciences for Europa (UAS4EUROPE)
  • University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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