Our application deadlines

The admissions process begins in March 2023. The earlier you apply, the sooner you will know whether you have secured a place in the study degree program.

Application deadlines

FH JOANNEUM offers the following application deadlines:

24 April 2023
30 May 2023
10 July 2023
21 August 2023
11 September 2023

Note! Not all degree programmes offer all of the above application deadlines. You can find out about specific application deadlines on the relevant course pages under ‘Admissions – Dates and Deadlines’.

Application and admissions process

Step 1: Registration and application

New applicants should register online first via JOANNEUM Online. Log in to your account, select your programme and upload your application documents in time. Apply online here.

Step 2: Documents

For Bachelor’s degree programmes the following documents are required for a valid application:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of university entrance qualification (e.g. high school diploma)
• Proof of citizenship or copy of passport

For Master’s degree programmes the following documents are required for a valid application:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
• Transcript of records to verify admission requirements
• Proof of university entrance qualification
• Proof of citizenship or copy of passport
• Proof of adequate knowledge of the English language

The Study Administration team will check your documents and inform you about the status of your application. For any questions relating to applications, please contact bewerbung@fh-joanneum.at.

Step 3: Admissions process

When your application is valid and complete, you will be invited to an interview. During this interview, you will be asked about your motivations, career wishes, expectations of the course, team skills etc. Applicants may also have to complete subject-specific tasks.

Some Bachelor’s degree programmes may also require an online test or a occupational aptitude test (more information on the relevant course page). Some Master’s degree programmes require an admissions test (online or in-person).

Step 4: Acceptance, waiting list or new application

The final result will be available shortly after completion of the admissions process. You will be informed of the result in writing and will find out whether or not you have been accepted onto the course or placed on the waiting list. If you receive a rejection or are allocated a place on the waiting list, you can apply for another course by the next application deadline.