Hagenberg Campus - FH Upper Austria

What Hagenberg Campus - FH Upper Austria does

FH Oberösterreich (FH OÖ), legally FH OÖ Studienbetriebs GmbH, is a state-recognized University of Applied Sciences founded in 1993 and owned/patronized by the State of Upper Austria (Land Oberösterreich) and affiliated municipalities. The institution operates across four specialized campuses — Hagenberg (Informatics, Communication & Media), Linz (Medical Technology & Applied Social Sciences), Steyr (Business & Management), and Wels (Technology & Applied Natural Sciences) — delivering 76+ Bachelor's and Master's degree programs to approximately 5,716 students in 2025/26, with 31,667 cumulative graduates since 1997.

FH OÖ generates revenue through four interconnected streams: (1) Austrian public higher-education funding under the dual federal-state model, (2) third-party research funding (€34.2M total F&E revenue in 2024 including participations; €28M operational; ~€21M annual research funding financing ~547 ongoing projects), (3) nominal statutory tuition and fees, and (4) corporate training and lifelong learning programs via the Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³). The institution maintains 630+ business and society partners and 250+ international university partnerships, supporting 553 scientific publications in 2024 and 547 active research projects. Operations are administered through wholly owned subsidiaries covering management, real estate, IT (FH OÖ IT GmbH, since 2011), and R&D (FH OÖ Forschungs- und Entwicklungs GmbH, since 2003), plus minority stakes in Tech2b Inkubator (10%), FFoQSI food competence center (28%), and DigiTrans (15%).

The technology stack includes a Moodle-based Digital Learning System (DLS) administered by the Teaching and Learning Center, an Elsevier Pure research information portal managing 50 research units and 12,880 publications, the StudyBOT AI chatbot for prospective-student advisory, and the FH OÖ DigiSpace 500m² digitalization facility at Campus Steyr featuring a 5-meter LED Digital Boardroom, Behavioral Analysis Labs, cobots, 3D printing, and mixed reality equipment. In September 2024, FH OÖ transitioned leadership from long-serving President Dr. Gerald Reisinger to FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Rabl (TUM MBA) and Commercial Director MMag. Isolde Perndl, and in 2026 announced a rebranding to UAP (Universität für angewandte Prognose), signaling a strategic repositioning from a Fachhochschule toward a university-level applied research institution.

Name

Hagenberg Campus - FH Upper Austria

Legal name

FH OÖ Studienbetriebs GmbH

Website

https://fh-ooe.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

FH OÖ (Hagenberg Campus) is the Informatics, Communication, and Media faculty of Austria's University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, delivering 76+ Bachelor's and Master's degree programs and applied research services to roughly 5,716 students, 630+ business partners, and a 31,667-strong alumni network across four campuses in Upper Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Applied higher education
• University degree programs
• Applied research services
• Lifelong learning
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Wels

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Public Higher Education Funding: As a state-recognized University of Applied Sciences in Austria, FH OÖ receives government funding for educational operations. Austrian FHs have a dual funding model combining federal and state contributions based on performance indicators.
2. Research and Development Services: Third-party research funding from national and international sources. F&E total revenue (including participations) 2024: €34.2M. F&E revenue 2024: €28M. Each year approximately €21 million in research funding finances nearly 500 ongoing projects.
3. Student Tuition and Fees: Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences charge nominal tuition fees. The institution recruits students nationally and internationally for 76 degree programs across four campuses.
4. Corporate Training and Lifelong Learning: Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³) provides continuing education programs, certification courses, and professional development. Certificate programs such as 'Agiles Management und New Work' are offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FH OÖ delivers state-accredited Bachelor's and Master's degree programs (76+ programs across four campuses) in informatics, engineering, business, life sciences, media, and social sciences, complemented by applied research services through 10 Centers of Excellence and the Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³) for working professionals. It operates the FH OÖ DigiSpace digitalization center for industry collaboration.

Product overview

FH Upper Austria (FH OÖ) is a University of Applied Sciences with four campuses offering 76+ degree programs across technical, business, and social science disciplines. The institution provides educational services through its Digital Learning System (Moodle-based), research services through specialized research centers, and operates the FH OÖ DigiSpace digitalization center. The portfolio includes StudyBOT for student advisory, PURE for research information management, and various collaborative research programs with industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs 76+ state-accredited Bachelor's (6 semesters) and Master's (4 semesters) degree programs across eight fields including Informatics & AI, Engineering, Energy & Materials, Business & Management, Digital Media & Design, Life Sciences Technologies, Social & Non-Profit, and Architecture. Both full-time and part-time study options available for Austrian, EU/EEA and international students.
• Applied Research and Development Services Contract research, joint R&D projects, technology transfer, and innovation services across 10 Centers of Excellence covering disciplines such as smart production, digital business, food quality (FFoQSI), and human-centered AI. Delivered to 630+ business and industry partners nationally and internationally.
• Center of Lifelong Learning (CoL³) Continuing education programs, certificate courses, and professional development offerings for working professionals. Includes executive education and corporate training programs such as the certificate course 'Agiles Management und New Work'.
• FH OÖ DigiSpace Digitalization Center A 500 m² digitalization center at Campus Steyr providing companies and students with facilities for digital transformation research and education, including Digital Boardroom, Behavioral Analysis Labs, Smart Production Area (3D printing, cobots), and mixed reality lab.
• Cooperative Doctoral Program in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) Cooperative doctoral program in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) jointly offered with JKU Linz, plus the joint Master 'Digital Business Management' at Campus Steyr. Enables research-focused doctoral degrees for FH OÖ researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates work in their field of study
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• INTERSPORT AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Testing circular returns logistics: INTERSPORT, Austrian Post, and FH OÖ testing closed-loop returns solutions to create resource-efficient shipping.
• Austrian Post (Post AG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Testing circular returns logistics: INTERSPORT, Austrian Post, and FH OÖ testing closed-loop returns solutions to create resource-efficient shipping.
• International Association for University Presidents (IAUP)minorOthers · 1 January 2010FH OÖ joined IAUP in 2010. President Dr. Reisinger elected to Executive Committee for 3 years, responsible for Southern and Eastern Europe and UNESCO representation.
• European University Association (EUA)minorOthers · 1 January 2009FH OÖ joined the EUA in 2009, gaining access to European higher education network, best practices, and policy dialogue.
• Tech2b Inkubator GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFH OÖ holds 10% stake in Tech2b, a business incubator supporting startup development and technology-based entrepreneurship in Upper Austria.
• FFoQSI - Austrian Competence Centre for Food & Food Quality, Safety and InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFH OÖ holds 28% stake in FFoQSI, a K1 center of excellence for food quality, safety and innovation research located at Campus Wels. This is a major research collaboration center.
• DigiTrans GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFH OÖ holds 15% stake in DigiTrans, a digital transformation initiative supporting research and industry collaboration.
• JKU Linz - Johannes Kepler University LinzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative doctoral program 'Human-centered Artificial Intelligence' (HCAI) jointly offered. Joint Master 'Digital Business Management' in cooperation. Both institutions collaborate on research and academic programs.
• 250+ International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of over 250 partner universities for student exchange, joint research, and faculty collaboration. Active in 60+ countries.
• 630+ Business and Society PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with businesses and societal organizations for research collaboration, student internships, industry projects, and technology transfer. Makes FH OÖ the most research-intensive FH in Austria.
• Center for Future Design (Kunstuniversität Linz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Michael Shamiyeh from Kunstuniversität Linz designed the FH OÖ DigiSpace digitalization center at Campus Steyr.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FH Campus Wien: Vienna-based University of Applied Sciences offering applied bachelor and master programs in technical, health, and social sciences. Comparable to FH OÖ in applied research orientation, industry partnerships, and degree program structure, though Vienna-based.
• FH Vorarlberg: Western Austrian University of Applied Sciences focused on applied technology, business, and social sciences with strong SME industry integration. Comparable to FH OÖ in cooperative education model and applied research orientation, though smaller in scale.
• FH Salzburg: Austrian University of Applied Sciences with multiple campuses offering applied degree programs across technology, business, design, and social sciences. Directly comparable to FH OÖ as a fellow Fachhochschule competing for students, research funding, and industry partnerships in the Austrian market.
• FH St. Pölten: Lower Austrian University of Applied Sciences with strong focus on computer science, media, and digital transformation. Directly comparable to FH OÖ's Hagenberg Campus offerings and similarly positioned as a research-active FH with industry partnerships.
• FH Kärnten: Carinthian University of Applied Sciences with campuses across Austria's southern region, offering applied programs in technology, business, and health. Comparable to FH OÖ as a fellow regional FH competing for students and applied research contracts.
• FH Joanneum: One of Austria's largest Universities of Applied Sciences with locations in Graz, Kapfenberg, and Bad Gleichenberg. Comparable to FH OÖ in scale, multi-campus structure, applied research focus, and broad program portfolio spanning technology, business, and health sciences.

Broad incumbents

• JKU Linz: Johannes Kepler University Linz is FH OÖ's doctoral partner (cooperative HCAI doctoral program) and a major traditional Austrian university. Comparable as an Upper Austrian higher education and research institution, but operates at university scale with broader degree-granting authority.
• Hochschule München: Munich University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany's largest Hochschulen with broad applied degree programs and substantial R&D activity. Comparable to FH OÖ in cooperative education model and applied research focus, serving as a benchmark for scale.
• TU Munich: Germany's leading technical university and alma mater of FH OÖ's new President Michael Rabl. Comparable as a technical/polytechnic university with strong applied research orientation and industry partnerships, but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• FH Burgenland: Eastern Austrian University of Applied Sciences with focus on information technology, business, and energy management. Comparable to FH OÖ in applied degree structure and industry integration, but serves a different geographic region of Austria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fhhgb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hagenberg-campus-fhooe

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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