What FH Kufstein Tirol does

FH Kufstein Tirol is a privately operated Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Kufstein, Tirol. The institution delivers 28 study programs across bachelor's (6–8 semesters), master's (2–4 semesters), and continuing education levels, spanning business, technology, and management disciplines — including International Business Management, Energy & Sustainability Management, Facility & Real Estate Management, Marketing & Communications, Sports/Culture/Event Management, Drone Engineering, Data Science & Intelligent Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Smart Products & AI-driven Development. It holds unlimited accreditation from AQ Austria (Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria) since 2012 and successfully completed its second Quality Audit in summer 2023 under §22 HS-QSG. The institution's core academic infrastructure comprises Science Labs (Automation Lab, Lean Lab), the KI Kompetenzzentrum Kufstein (AI Competence Center) research institute, a Language Center certified for TOEFL ITP and DELE examinations, an E-Learning Center built on the Moodle LMS, an academic library, and an International Student Residence providing 175 accommodation spots across four buildings with a fifth (House E) opening for fall semester 2026/27.

The institution operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market through its own website and online application portal, with prospective students completing a 20-minute admission interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams) and paying a EUR 726.72 first-year tuition upfront (EUR 363.36 per semester thereafter) plus an ÖH student union fee. Continuing education programs (MBA specializations, IPMA Level D certification, Circular Economy Manager, Restructuring Professional, AI courses) are delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary FH Kufstein Tirol International Business School GmbH, while Fachhochschul Errichtungs- und Betriebs GmbH handles construction and infrastructure. Revenue streams combine tuition fees, ÖH fees, Austrian public FH funding tied to AQ Austria accreditation, and International Student Residence income (EUR 39 registration fee, EUR 800 refundable deposit, monthly SEPA usage fees). The student body represents over 80 countries and is supported by an Erasmus+ partner university network, OeAD/DAAD/Fulbright scholarship channels, and FHK industry association membership. Ownership rests with the Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol-Privatstiftung (private foundation), and distribution is single-country/domestic through direct enrollment despite global inbound reach.

Name

FH Kufstein Tirol

Legal name

Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH & FH Kufstein Tirol International Business School GmbH

Website

https://fh-kufstein.ac.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FH Kufstein Tirol is a privately operated Austrian University of Applied Sciences founded in 1997, offering 28 bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs in business, technology, and management to an international student body drawn from over 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA), Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Applied sciences education
• Continuing education programs
• International business studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kufstein

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Semester-based tuition fees charged to students. EUR 363.36 per semester, with first year charged upfront (EUR 726.72). Additional ÖH student union fee per semester. Third-country applicants pay deposit of EUR 726.72 with application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FH Kufstein Tirol is a private University of Applied Sciences delivering practice-oriented Bachelor's degree programs (6-8 semesters), Master's degree programs (2-4 semesters), and continuing education Hochschullehrgänge and MBA programs in business, technology, and management disciplines. The institution supplements degree instruction with on-campus services including the International Student Residence, Library, E-Learning Center, Language Center, and Science Labs for hands-on research. Revenue is generated primarily through semester tuition fees, continuing education fees, and residence accommodation charges billed to individual students.

Product overview

FH Kufstein Tirol is a practice-oriented university of applied sciences offering a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising 28 degree programs across three main categories: 14 Bachelor's programs (6-8 semesters), 13 Master's programs (2-4 semesters), and 42+ continuing education programs/certificates. The institution is structured around its International Business School division, which manages postgraduate and professional education including MBA programs and specialized certifications. Supporting infrastructure includes Science Labs for hands-on research, an AI Competence Center, Language Center with certified testing (TOEFL ITP, DELE), an International Student Residence (175 units), E-Learning Center with Moodle integration, Library services, and Corporate Services for business partnerships. The university emphasizes internationality with partner universities worldwide and offers programs in both German and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Six-to-eight-semester practice-oriented undergraduate degree programs (Bachelor) in business, technology, and management disciplines, offered in German and English with both full-time and part-time (berufsbegleitend) modes, designed for students who have completed secondary education and seek internationally recognized qualifications.
• Master's Degree Programs Two-to-four-semester postgraduate degree programs (Master) for bachelor graduates and working professionals seeking specialization in areas such as data science, digital marketing, corporate transformation, sustainability, ERP systems, AI-driven development, and web engineering.
• International Business School - Continuing Education & MBA Programs Continuing education portfolio delivered through the International Business School, comprising Hochschullehrgänge, MBA programs with multiple specialization focuses, the Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence program, professional certifications (e.g., IPMA Level D, CIS ImmoZert), language certificates (TOEFL ITP, DELE), and short professional development courses for working professionals.
• International Student Residence (ISR) On-campus student housing service providing 175 furnished accommodation spots in single and twin studios with mini-kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, a learning lounge, and roof terraces; available to enrolled students with monthly billing via SEPA direct debit.
• Language Center Services Professional foreign language instruction across multiple world languages aligned with CEFR proficiency levels, plus certified test administration services for TOEFL ITP and DELE examinations, available to students and external participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of quality audits every 7 years since 2012 unlimited accreditation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of international partner universities worldwide enabling student exchanges, study abroad opportunities, and staff mobility. Part of Erasmus+ program for European mobility. Students from over 80 countries study at the institution.
• HC Kufstein DragonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional ice hockey team partnership offering sports scholarships. 2 scholarships per year awarded. Club competes in Austria's third-highest league (men's), top Tiroler league (2nd team), and highest Austrian women's league. Founded 1948, plays at Kufstein Arena.
• BSC Kufstein VikingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional baseball team partnership offering sports scholarships for baseball players to combine studies with Bundesliga-level sports career.
• Pirlo Kufstein TowersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional basketball team partnership offering sports scholarships for basketball players to combine studies with Bundesliga-level sports career.
• Österreichische Fachhochschulkonferenz (FHK)minorOthersMember of the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Conference, the professional association representing FH institutions in Austria.
• OeAD (Österreichischer Austauschdienst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Exchange Service providing scholarship database and funding opportunities for Austrian and international students.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Academic Exchange Service scholarship database for German students seeking study opportunities abroad.
• Fulbright AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational exchange organization offering scholarships for students from the United States to study in Austria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FH Vorarlberg: Smaller regional Austrian Fachhochschule with similar practice-oriented bachelor/master/continuing education profile. Comparable in scale to FH Kufstein Tirol and competes for similar international student demographics.
• FH Technikum Wien: Austrian Fachhochschule focused on technical and engineering programs, with overlapping bachelor/master/continuing education offerings and similar regulatory and tuition framework as FH Kufstein Tirol.
• FH Joanneum: Austrian multi-campus Fachhochschule offering bachelor, master, and continuing education across technical, economic, health, and design disciplines. Direct comparability in governance, funding, and program structure to FH Kufstein Tirol.
• CAMPUS 02 (University of Applied Sciences): Austrian Fachhochschule focused on business and technology with part-time and full-time programs targeting similar working-professional and bachelor/master segments. Direct comparability in tuition model, funding framework, and student persona.
• FH Wien (University of Applied Sciences Vienna): Largest Austrian Fachhochschule with a broad bachelor/master/continuing education portfolio in business, technology, and management. Competes for the same Austrian and international student pool as FH Kufstein, with significantly larger scale and brand.
• FH Oberösterreich (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria): Larger Austrian Fachhochschule with multiple campuses and a broad practice-oriented portfolio across business, engineering, and applied sciences. Operates under the same Austrian regulatory and funding framework as FH Kufstein Tirol.
• FH St. Pölten: Austrian Fachhochschule delivering bachelor, master, and continuing education in business, technology, health, and media. Direct comparability in funding model, governance structure, and target audience to FH Kufstein Tirol.
• FH Salzburg (Salzburg University of Applied Sciences): Austrian Fachhochschule with multi-campus presence offering practice-oriented bachelor's, master's, and continuing education programs in business, technology, and design — directly comparable to FH Kufstein Tirol's model, scale, and target student segments.
• IMC Krems (IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems): Private Austrian Fachhochschule offering full-time bachelor, master, and continuing education programs with strong international orientation. Comparable in scale, governance, and international student recruitment strategy to FH Kufstein Tirol.
• MCI Innsbruck (Management Center Innsbruck): Closest geographic peer in Tirol; private Austrian university of applied sciences offering bachelor, master, MBA, and continuing education with strong international recruitment. Same funding regime, comparable program breadth, and direct overlap in target student persona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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