Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt

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Located in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt (FHWN) is a prominent university of applied sciences renowned for its career-oriented education, particularly in business, engineering, and healthcare. The institution is widely recognized for its robust programs in aerospace engineering, business consultancy, and security management, all of which maintain strong ties to industry partners. For international students, FHWN offers a welcoming environment featuring specific English-taught degree tracks, exchange opportunities through the Erasmus+ network, and a dedicated International Office that assists with housing, visa guidance, and integration. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its mandatory practical placement and internship semesters embedded directly into the curriculum, ensuring graduates gain hands-on professional experience before they even finish their studies. International learners benefit from small class sizes, personalized academic mentoring, and a vibrant multicultural campus community situated just outside Vienna.

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The University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt (German: Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt, FHWN for short) is an Austrian Fachhochschule founded in 1994. It has eight areas of specialization. The main campus is in Wiener Neustadt and two smaller campuses are located in Wieselburg and Tulln (both in Lower Austria). Austria's first and largest Fachhochschule for business and engineering, the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, also called FHWN.

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