FH Oberösterreich

What FH Oberösterreich does

FH Oberösterreich (FH OÖ) is a publicly funded Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) founded in 1993 and organized as a corporate group of four private limited companies (FH OÖ Studienbetriebs GmbH for study operations, FH OÖ Management GmbH, FH OÖ Forschungs- und Entwicklungs GmbH for R&D, and FH OÖ Immobilien GmbH for real estate). It operates four campuses in Upper Austria (Hagenberg for informatics/communications/media, Linz for medical engineering and applied social sciences, Steyr for business and management, and Wels for engineering and applied natural sciences) and serves approximately 5,716 students (2025/26) through 78 degree programs (37 bachelor, 40 master, plus 1 additional) across informatics/AI, engineering, business, digital media, life sciences, social sciences, and architecture. The institution is self-described as the most research-intensive University of Applied Sciences in Austria, with 230 FTE research staff and 440+ researchers across 10 cross-faculty Centers of Excellence, generating €34.2M in R&D turnover (2024, including shareholdings) and roughly €21M in annual research funding supporting ~547 ongoing projects and 553 academic publications. International footprint spans 17 English-taught degree programs, 250+ partner universities, 630+ industry and society partners, and 1,135 international degree-seeking students in 2025/26.

Revenue mechanics combine statutory public funding for degree programs, regulated tuition and ÖH student-union fees, contract research and third-party-funded R&D (FFG, EU HORIZON, industry contracts), and fee-based continuing education through the Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³). Customers split across individual students (domestic and international, served directly at the four campuses via a StudyBOT-assisted admissions funnel and event-driven outreach including 1DAY@FH open days and campus tours), enterprise R&D partners (~630 business and society relationships, including minority shareholdings in FFoQSI 28%, DigiTrans 15%, and Tech2b Inkubator 10%), and joint-degree collaborators led by JKU Linz (HCAI doctoral program and Digital Energy Solutions master's launching Fall 2026). The technology stack is primarily non-proprietary institutional infrastructure: Elsevier PURE for research information management, MOODLE/LEVIS for e-learning, Microsoft 365 for institutional communication, and an in-house StudyBOT conversational assistant. In June 2026 the institution announced a corporate rebrand to "UAP" (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria), with Hagenberg transitioning into a "Digital Campus" identity, signaling a strategic repositioning of the institution's brand and educational model.

Name

FH Oberösterreich

Legal name

FH OÖ Studienbetriebs GmbH

Website

https://fh-ooe.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FH Oberösterreich is a publicly funded Austrian University of Applied Sciences operating four Upper Austrian campuses (Hagenberg, Linz, Steyr, Wels) that delivers 78 bachelor and master degree programs to ~5,716 students, generates €34.2M in annual R&D turnover through 10 Centers of Excellence, and serves 630+ industry and 250+ international university partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ), Field-of-Study & Discipline-Specific Funding (EDAIAOAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied sciences
• Research services
• Continuing education
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Research Funding & R&D Contracts: Annual research funding of approximately €21 million supporting ~500 ongoing national and international projects. R&D turnover (incl. shareholdings) of €34.2 million in 2024. Revenue generated from contract research, third-party funded projects (FFG, EU HORIZON programs), and industry collaborations.
2. Tuition & Student Fees: As a public Austrian University of Applied Sciences, FH Oberösterreich receives public funding for degree programs. Students pay tuition and compulsory fees regulated by Austrian law. Additional revenue from continuing education programs at the Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FH Oberösterreich (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) is a publicly funded Austrian Fachhochschule offering 78 accredited bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs across four campuses in Upper Austria (Hagenberg, Linz, Steyr, Wels) in fields including informatics/AI, engineering, business, digital media, life sciences, social sciences, and architecture. The institution also delivers applied research and contract R&D services through 10 cross-faculty Centers of Excellence, generating €34.2M in R&D turnover in 2024, and provides fee-based continuing education through its Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³).

Product overview

FH Oberösterreich (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of academic degree programs and research services across four campuses. The core offerings include 77 degree programs (37 bachelor's and 40 master's) spanning Informatics/AI, Engineering, Business, Digital Media, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, and Architecture. Digital services supporting the academic mission include the StudyBOT chatbot for study program selection, the PURE research portal for research management, MOODLE LMS for learning, LEVIS student services platform, and the 'Die neuen Wege' podcast. Research is conducted through six Centers of Excellence (Automotive|Mobility, Energy, Food Technology and Nutrition, Logistics, TIMed, Smart Production) and supported by facilities like the FH OÖ DigiSpace digitization center. The institution also provides lifelong learning through its Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree Programs (Bachelor's and Master's)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates work in their field of study
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Upper Austria State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2026State of Upper Austria supports joint JKU-FH OÖ programs as strategically important for energy transition and economic competitiveness. Co-funds research projects including €4.1M call for six projects on security research.
• JKU Linz (Johannes Kepler University Linz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint cooperative doctoral program 'Human-centered Artificial Intelligence' (HCAI) and joint master's program 'Digital Energy Solutions' (launching October 2026). Deep institutional collaboration across academic programs and research, leveraging complementary strengths of FH and traditional university.
• 250+ Partner Universities WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of over 250 higher education institutions for student and staff exchange, joint research, and academic collaboration. Exchange student flows of ~461 incoming and ~536 outgoing per year (2024/25).
• 630 Business and Society PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of industry and societal partners engaging in applied research collaborations, student internships, dual study programs, and technology transfer. Forms the primary research collaboration ecosystem for the university's R&D activities.
• Tech2b Inkubator GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology business incubator in which FH OÖ holds a 10% shareholding stake. Supports technology-based start-ups and entrepreneurship activities in the region.
• FFoQSI (Austrian Competence Centre for Food & Food Quality, Safety and Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK1 Center — Austrian Competence Center for Food & Food Quality, Safety and Innovation. FH OÖ holds 28% share. Located at Campus Wels, focusing on food technology research, ingredients, and quality assurance.
• DigiTrans GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital transformation research center in which FH OÖ holds 15% share. Focuses on digitalization of transport and logistics processes.
• Sprecher AutomationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany hosting FH Upper Austria Electrical Engineering students for company excursions as part of the 'Intercultural Competence for the Workplace' seminar, supporting student internship preparation.
• Fronius AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company hosting FH Upper Austria Electrical Engineering students for company excursions and providing practical industry insights as part of student career preparation.
• European University Association (EUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFH OÖ joined the European University Association in 2009, gaining access to European higher education policy networks and best practice exchange.
• International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFH OÖ joined IAUP in 2010. Managing Director Dr. Gerald Reisinger was elected to the Executive Committee responsible for Southern and Eastern Europe and served as UNESCO representative within the IAUP.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FH Joanneum: Austrian University of Applied Sciences with multiple campuses across Styria offering bachelor and master programs in engineering, IT, business, health, and design. Directly comparable multi-campus FH with similar research intensity and Austrian public-funding model.
• FH Salzburg: Austrian University of Applied Sciences with campuses in Salzburg and Kuchl, covering engineering, business, social sciences, design, and health. Comparable in size, multi-campus structure, and applied-research focus to FH OÖ.
• MCI Management Center Innsbruck: Austrian private FH-like university offering bachelor, master, and executive programs across business, engineering, social sciences, and life sciences. Comparable applied-sciences positioning with strong international recruitment and industry partnerships.
• FH Kärnten: Austrian University of Applied Sciences with multiple campuses in Carinthia, covering engineering, business, health, and social sciences. Comparable multi-campus FH model with applied R&D and industry collaborations.
• FH St. Pölten: Austrian University of Applied Sciences with strong focus on media, digital, and social sciences, plus engineering and health. Comparable in size, degree-program breadth, and applied R&D positioning.
• FH Wien (FH Campus Wien): Largest Austrian University of Applied Sciences by student headcount, based in Vienna, offering degree programs in engineering, health, social work, and applied sciences. Comparable as a large multi-disciplinary Austrian FH with significant applied research activity.

Broad incumbents

• TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology): Austrian public research university covering engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. Overlaps with FH OÖ in technical disciplines but operates as a full university with doctoral rights; competes for research funding, faculty, and top-tier students.
• JKU Linz (Johannes Kepler University): Austrian public research university in Linz covering law, business, social sciences, medicine, engineering, and natural sciences. FH OÖ's closest research partner (joint HCAI doctoral program and DES master's) but also a broader-incumbent competitor for talent, funding, and prestige.

Regional players

• Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences): Large German University of Applied Sciences with broad engineering, business, design, and social-science programs and significant applied R&D activity. Operates in a different geography but is closely comparable in size, research intensity, and Fachhochschule model.
• ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences: One of Switzerland's largest Universities of Applied Sciences, with multiple schools covering engineering, business, health, social work, and applied linguistics. Comparable in multi-school structure, applied R&D focus, and Continuing Education scale, though operating in a different national funding regime.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fhooe
• Facebookfacebook.com/fhooe.at
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coe-lte

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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