Would you like to play a creative role in shaping the ways in which we will live and work in the future? Are you also interested in technology-related fields? Then our Informatics programme is the perfect choice for you!
One thing’s for sure: informatics has had a bigger impact on developments in how we live and work than any other field over the past few decades, and will grow in significance over the years to come.
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Organisational form
full-time / 6 semesters / 180 ECTS
Language
English
Study fee
363.36 EUR
Important dates
Admission days
- 17.01.2025
- 31.01.2025
- 20.02.2025
- 28.02.2025
- 20.03.2025
- 28.03.2025
- 08.04.2025
- 18.04.2025
- 25.04.2025
- 06.05.2025
- 16.05.2025
- 26.05.2025
- 30.05.2025
- 18.06.2025
- 27.06.2025
- 09.07.2025
15.04.2025
15.04.2025
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A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience
The programme is built on three pillars.
Semesters 1–4
The basics
In the first four semesters you will concentrate on the fundamentals of applied informatics. Lectures in theoretical informatics cover the key aspects of information processing, as well as statistical methods and techniques. You will apply what you have learned in the practical and technical informatics courses , including projects in which you will be required to develop practical solutions.
We place a strong emphasis on software engineering. Utilising programming tools and methods, you will develop high-quality software systems.
Data science is another key area. You will learn the basics of how data from various sources can be made available and analysed in order to draw conclusions that help to answer specific questions. You will also study interdisciplinary models and systems for the application-focused generation of knowledge from data. Using visualisation methods, we provide insights that can be put to use in business and science.
In order to provide a sound knowledge base, IT and IT-security-related legal requirements are examined in connection with all of the fields of application covered on the curriculumYou will also critically reflect on and discuss the impact of data generation, data use and the related technology on individuals and society from different ethical perspectives.
As projects form an important part of the programme, you will carry out practical work from the very start of your degree. There is a web project in the first semester, a software project in semesters 2 and 3, and the data science capstone project in semester 4.
Semester 5
The internship
Semester 5 is all about your internship. It is compulsory for all students and lasts 22 weeks. You choose where you want to do it – at a company or other type of organisation, or at an educational or research institution. In Austria or abroad? That’s up to you, too. More than half of our students use the internship as an opportunity to gain experience abroad. The internship semester, called the Practical Training Semester, is a unique chance to get a taste of life in another country, familiarise yourself with different approaches and pick up tips from other experts.
The IMC Career Center team and your lecturers will help you to find a placement where you can gain lots of useful experience for your future career.
Semester 6
Electives
When you get back from your internship, you choose one of the two specialist electives: Business Process and Enterprise Technologies or Bioinformatics. This gives you the opportunity to specialise in the core fields of software development, business consulting and data science with a strong practical focus.
In the Business Process and Enterprise Technologies elective, you work on adapting and developing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for companies or other types of organisations. This involves applying the software development methods and fundamental interface technologies you have learned about in order to integrate business applications into ERP systems. You will get to grips with the transformation and storage of business data, as well as data warehousing technologies. The elective also features a practical ERP consulting project involving the implementation of key work stages.
In the Bioinformatics elective you work with data analysis methods in a bioinformatics context. You will compile and transform raw data sets, and analyse and interpret them using data science methods. You will also apply the fundamental principles of visual computing and the data techniques you have studied in order to analyse biological and medical imaging data. A practical bioinformatics project covers the implementation of key steps in the work process.
Application and admission
Is our degree programme just what you’re looking for? Here are your next steps!
We’ve put together all the relevant information for you.
What are the admission requirements for bachelor programmes?
To qualify for admission to a university of applied sciences bachelor degree programme, you must have an Austrian school-leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Do you have a school-leaving certificate issued outside Austria?
We’ll check to make sure it’s equivalent to an Austrian certificate in accordance with section 4 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act (FHG) when you’ve sent us all the relevant documentation via our online application tool. If it is not an equivalent, you’ll receive information on the supplementary examinations you’ll need to pass. In a nutshell, you will have the option of completing a summer school and the necessary supplementary examinations at IMC Krems or look for an external provider. In that case, you might consider our cooperation partner, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria: It offers a one-year International Foundation Programme which provides you with all the necessary qualifications you need in order to start your studies in Krems.
What proof of your language skills is required for our English-language bachelor degree programme?
We’ll assess your English language proficiency at your interview, so there is no need to provide additional evidence of your English skills.
Important
Do you still need to complete your military or alternative service? If you’re a male Austrian citizen, we strongly recommend completing your compulsory national service before beginning your studies. This will allow you to finish your degree with no interruptions and start your career without delay afterwards.
We would like to get to know you as a person
As part of the online application you will have to write a statement of motivation and a short essay on a topic relevant to the degree programme. Predefined questions about your motivations as well as the requirements and topics for your essay can be found in the online application. You choose one of the suggested topics, conduct research to broaden your knowledge, deal with the issues and bring your own point of view to the essay. Your answers are to be entered in the fields provided.
Your statement of motivation and your essay form the basis for your application interview. Every applicant has an opportunity to introduce themselves in a face-to-face discussion, usually with the degree programme director. In addition to the personal introduction and your motivation to study, the applicant and the interviewer discuss the topic selected and the arguments used in the essay, as well as the topic’s relevance for the degree programme.
The application interview is held in the language of instruction of the degree programme and can take place either online via Microsoft Teams or in presence.
After the application interview, your statement of motivation, the essay and your performance throughout the interview are assessed on the basis of the content-related remarks, the manner in which they express themselves and the arguments used.
What are the dates for the interview?
There are usually a selection of dates to choose from, with quotas allocated for each date. You can select a date and time slot during the online registration process. We therefore recommend that you complete your application in good time so that you can benefit from the full selection of dates.
Once you have successfully completed your online application, it will be checked for completeness and accuracy. As soon as this process is finished, we will inform you via email and confirm your admission date.
Admission Interview
- 17.01.2025
- 31.01.2025
- 20.02.2025
- 28.02.2025
- 20.03.2025
- 28.03.2025
- 08.04.2025
- 18.04.2025
- 25.04.2025
- 06.05.2025
- 16.05.2025
- 26.05.2025
- 30.05.2025
- 18.06.2025
- 27.06.2025
- 09.07.2025
Application deadline for EU nationals | 15/04/2025 |
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Application deadline for non-EU nationals | 15/04/2025 |