Systems Design

“Systems Design” is an engineering program that offers a wide, advanced theory based education for designing systems. Systems Design graduates are able to understand, develop, and modify complex technical systems in the fields of Electronics and Mechatronics. Their skills include the designing and implementing of complex technical systems with special regards to a holistic design in an earlier phase of planning and conceptualizing. The focus of the degree programme is the training of self-dependent engineers who have special knowledge in areas such as Embedded Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics, IT or Control Engineering.

With Data Science being a core competence of Systems Design graduates, the Master program prepares students for a successful and powerful career in engineering as well as for a track in academics and research. Graduates work as planning, development, system, plant and production engineers as well as in management and leading positions. Skilled Systems Designers are in high demand of an industry that offers a wide variety of occupational areas.

“Systems Design” is an engineering program that offers a wide, advanced theory based education for designing systems. Systems Design graduates are able to understand, develop, and modify complex technical systems in the fields of Electronics and Mechatronics. Their skills include the designing and implementing of complex technical systems with special regards to a holistic design in an earlier phase of planning and conceptualizing. The focus of the degree programme is the training of self-dependent engineers who have special knowledge in areas such as Embedded Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics, IT or Control Engineering.

With Data Science being a core competence of Systems Design graduates, the Master program prepares students for a successful and powerful career in engineering as well as for a track in academics and research. Graduates work as planning, development, system, plant and production engineers as well as in management and leading positions. Skilled Systems Designers are in high demand of an industry that offers a wide variety of occupational areas.

“Systems Design” is an engineering program that offers a wide, advanced theory based education for designing systems. Systems Design graduates are able to understand, develop, and modify complex technical systems in the fields of Electronics and Mechatronics. Their skills include the designing and implementing of complex technical systems with special regards to a holistic design in an earlier phase of planning and conceptualizing. The focus of the degree programme is the training of self-dependent engineers who have special knowledge in areas such as Embedded Systems, Electronics, Mechatronics, IT or Control Engineering.

With Data Science being a core competence of Systems Design graduates, the Master program prepares students for a successful and powerful career in engineering as well as for a track in academics and research. Graduates work as planning, development, system, plant and production engineers as well as in management and leading positions. Skilled Systems Designers are in high demand of an industry that offers a wide variety of occupational areas.

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:

1^st and 2^nd semester: Monthly scholarship of EUR 700.00
3^rd and 4^th 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 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:
30.09. (non EU citizens until 15.05. at the latest)

Admission procedure:
Interview

Start of studies:
October

Study information days:
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Tuition fee:
363,36 Euro + ÖH Austrian Students Union Fee (about € 25,-, annual adjustment) per semester

Internship:
no

Since its formation, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) has developed into a unique institution in Carinthia. Through constant further development of the degree programs at CUAS and intensive cooperation with the worlds of business and science, those studying at the university can be certain of a forward-looking education with its finger on the pulse of time. CUAS lives the vision of direct practical experience. Full- and part-time lectures, as well as guest speakers from industry and business ensure an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented education. Currently, around 40 degree programs are offered in the fields of engineering, business, healthcare as well as social issues.

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