In view of rising fuel and energy costs and the carbon dioxide problem, motor vehicles and aircraft must use less fuel in future. The rotor blades of wind turbines, various sports equipment such as tennis rackets, skis or Formula 1 cars (fibre-carbonmonocoque) must also be lighter but at the same time measure up to the highest safety standards. Lightweight construction will be the central concern in industry in the future. Everywhere where material is moved in large quantities e.g. in robotics or plant construction, lightweight construction developments will play a role in order to save costs. The job prospects for graduates in this field are commensurately promising.
Lightweight Design and Composite Materials
- BSc
- German
- 6 Semester
- Campus Wels
- 15 Places
Appointment
Application mode:
https://www.fh-ooe.at/
Appointment for the admissions process:
after the closing dates for applications
Admission procedure:
By interview
Start of studies:
winter semester
Study information days:
http://www.fh-ooe.at/infotage
Tuition fee:
For students from EU and EEA countries: EUR 363.36 per semester + ÖH (Austrian Student Union) contribution For students from non-member states: EUR 726.72 per semester + ÖH (Austrian Student Union) contribution. Merit-based scholarships are available.

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