FH Kärnten

Industrial Power Electronics

  • Master of Science in Engineering
  • Extra occupational
  • English
  • 4 Semester
  • Campus Villach
  • 16

Empower the sustainable energy future!

The rapid digital transformation is posing new challenges for business and politics as well as society in general. At the same time, it is creating an increasing demand for a well-educated work force, especially in the field of microelectronic applications with a growing focus on power electronics. The new master’s program “Industrial Power Electronics” will be an innovation driver for this dynamic technology sector. Creative ideas can be developed and actively promoted in this program, offering young people the opportunity to gain experience and shape the future with us.

Students of the master’s program will be provided a comprehensive, theoretical and practical understanding of the technology, development and application of current power electronic components and systems. This educational program focuses on the conception, design, modeling and simulation, control and protection, construction, assembly and testing of power electronic circuits and systems for intelligent and efficient energy conversion. In the course of their education, graduates will acquire scientific competence in the field of technical research, ranging from literature study to systematic problem formulation and solving as well as the publication of their results. Moreover, they will gather valuable experience and self-confidence in professional teamwork, communication and discourse with colleagues and external contacts.

Graduates of the master’s program “Industrial Power Electronics” will easily be able to find employment with microelectronics companies and semiconductor manufacturers, electrical utility providers, public transport facilities and companies in the automotive, aerospace and aviation sectors as well as the telecommunications branch. Electrical engineers in the field of power electronics are concerned with the efficient conversion and transfer of electrical energy from its generation to its various application levels. In the master’s program “Industrial Power Electronics” aspiring engineers are prepared for the technological and methodological challenges in their future field of modern power semiconductors and their industrial application in power electronic energy conversion.

TECH Scholarship for Master's students from Europe, South America, Mexico

Country of origin / nationality: European continent, South America, Mexico*)

Destination country: Austria

Subject area: Engineering, IT, Civil Engineering

Type of funding: grant for the first year of study in the target country

Funding: other institutions

Target group: Graduates (Bachelor graduates, high potentials)

Funding providers: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, associations and other institutions

Contingent: Four scholarships for the fall semester 2026/27 starting from 1 October 2026

Grant: EUR 8,400.00 for the first year of study (1st and 2nd semester) per scholarship

Submission deadline: 15.5.2026

 

The scholarship includes:  

  • 1st and 2nd semester: Monthly scholarship of EUR 700.00   
  • 3rd and 4th semester: Part-time employment (maximum 20 hours per week) in one of the partner companies or the research department of CUAS (depending on availability)   
  • German language course free of charge (German for Beginners, Language Immersion Course) at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in order to enhance chances for a successful career entry.  

  

Requirements/Criteria:  

  • Excellent Bachelor's degree 
  • No residence in Austria at the time of application 
  • No Austrian Citizenship 
  • Nationality according to the country list*) 
  • Admission to one of the Master´s programs according to the list**)  
  • Only for bachelor’s degreegraduates who have not yet obtained a master’s degree 
  • Full payment of tuition fees including ÖH-contribution (payment possible from mid-January 2026 at the earliest) 

 

Modalities & Application:  

Eligible applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates who fulfill the above listed criteria will receive an Email with a link in order to apply for the TECH scholarship.

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Entry requirements

In order to be admitted into a Master's 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

Later submission of required documents

Persons in their last semester of their bachelor degree programs may apply for a study place in a master degree program by submitting their most current transcript of records. The completion of the bachelor degree program certificates must be submitted during the registration process at the beginning of the semester.

Appointment

Application mode:
Online

Application time:
November until september

Admission procedure:
Interview

Start of studies:
October

Study information days:
Study counselling online or on site - FH Days, Campus Days, Info-Sessions - please enquire on our homepage

Tuition fee:
Costs per semester: Tuition fee 363.36 Euro + Austrian Students Union fee (ÖH) around 25 Euro (annual adjustment)

Internship:
No

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