Experience a versatile education with the bachelor's degree programme in Automation Technology that makes you a sought-after all-round talent in the world of technology. Whether in large industrial companies or specialized medium-sized enterprises, your qualifications are in demand. By integrating various disciplines and technologies, this extra-occupational bachelor's degree programme is highly interdisciplinary. Start your career in automation technology with us!
The fields in which you can work after graduation are extremely diverse. From product and application development to system integration and production, numerous path are open to you. Additionally, you can excel in process optimization, data management, testing technology and quality management. Our graduates are well prepared to succeed in the exciting world of automation technology and contribute to cutting-edge innovations. Choose the bachelor's degree programme in Automation Technology at CAMPUS 02 UAS and shape your future in this exciting industry.
What you can expect from the degree programme? From the very first semester, you will fully immerse yourself in the fields of electronics, informatics and mechanical engineering. Alongside the technical fundamentals, you will also learn important soft skills such as communication, time management and presentation techniques. Each semester, you will take a course dedicated to the English language, ensuring that you can easily get along well in the international business world. Business know-how complements the overall education. A distinctive feature of this programme is the high proportion of elective courses. This versatility opens up impressive career opportunities and prospects. It is not necessary to be employed at the beginning or during the studies.
Ideal for professionals who want to develop their skills and for high school graduates without professional experience who only enter the world of work during their studies.
Extra-occupational 17 weeks/semester
Generally Fridays 13:45 to 21:30 o´clock
Saturdays 8:00 to 16:00 o´clock
Attendance quote:: 75 %
Programme starts: mid-September
Study place: Graz (43 study places) and Voitsberg (15 study places)
Language of instruction: German
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Technical experts and managers from the industry support students as mentors.
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Students gain special knowledge in the fields of electronics, informatics and mechanical engineering. The studies are completed with skills related to
economics and soft skills.


Extensive content choices make up more than one-third of the studies. These include, for example, accompanying projects, subject-specific-specializations, and the professional internship.
This enables students to develop an individual profile.
The accompanying projects from the business world ensure that the knowledge learnt is immediately put into practice. Small group sizes of predominantly 3 people contribute significantly to quality and learning success.
The intended Internship must be completed during the six-semester Bachelor’s degree programme, provided that the student does not undertake any relevant professional work during their studies. Students who are working in a profession related to their field of study may have their work experience recognised. For all other students, the internship is compulsory and can be completed either as a single block of 15 weeks or spread over the six semesters. This is supported by the professional internship seminar.
Application deadline: Click here for deadlines.
> School-leaving certificate (Matura, A-Levels, maturity diploma, etc.) or
> university entrance qualification exam or
> or a specialised professional qualification (apprenticeship, etc.) and additional examination by CAMPUS 02 UAS (=Zusatzprüfungen)
> German language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Your path to a degree programme begins with registrating to our campus management system. If you have already studied or have completed your registration earlier at our UAS, registration is no longer necessary, and you can apply directly in the C02online.
In addition to the online application, we ask you to complete the required application documents online as soon as possible. After reviewing the submitted documents, you will be contacted by us regarding the next steps.
In collaboration with our partner, the Municipality of Voitsberg, we are offering a total of 15 study places on the Automation Technology programme in the West Styria region for the 2026/2027 winter semester. The courses will be based in Voitsberg during the first half of the programme and in Graz during the second half. This gives students the opportunity to complete a significant proportion of their studies close to home.
Discover the impressive diversity and outstanding achievements of our graduates! Every year, all master’s and bachelor’s theses are collected in a brochure and presented during the annual Innovation of Automation event in March. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of research and innovation, driven by our talented students.
CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences
Department Automation Technology
Körblergasse 126, 8010 Graz
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Yes, with a relevant professional qualification and additional examination by the CAMPUS 02. You can find more information at Zugangsvoraussetzungen Bachelorstudiengänge.
No, the letter of recommendation is optional; however, the admission process has a strict point system, and a support of the employer in the form of a recommendation letter can earn important extra points.
No, typically all lectures take place on Fridays and Saturdays. In rare cases, there may be cancellations of teaching units, which will then be made up for one or two weekday evenings. In the first semester, there is a course called "Fundamentals of Physics", which always takes place in one of the evenings during the week. However, this course is not obligatory to everyone.
Yes, HTL graduates can have the majority of their courses recognised in the first semester (depending from the branch attented). The exact procedure for recognition is always explained at the start of the semester.
Generell herrscht bei allen LV´s eine Anwesenheitspflicht von min. 75%. Bleibt der*die Studierende zu mehr als 25 % der im Lehrveranstaltungsplan vorgesehenen
Lehreinheiten zu je 45 Minuten – aus welchen Gründen immer – fern, verfällt der erste Prüfungsantritt.
Es gibt drei Prüfungsantritte, wobei der dritte Antritt eine kommissionelle Prüfung ist.
Eine einmalige Wiederholung des Studienjahres ist möglich.
Professional experience is not a requirement. However, a work placement of 15 weeks must be completed during the degree programme for those, who are not employed in a relevant field during their studies.
Das Berufspraktikum muss im Zuge der 6 Semester im Bachelorstudium absolviert werden. Es gibt die Möglichkeit das Praktikum aufzuteilen oder die 15 Wochen am Stück durchzuführen. Bei facheinschlägig berufstätigen Studierenden wird das Praktikum im Rahmen ihrer regulären beruflichen Tätigkeit angerechnet.
We offer refresher courses in maths, English, descriptive geometry and chemistry for first-semester students every year before they start their studies. Applicants will receive detailed information on this after acceptance.
Für neue Studierende sind die Studiengebühren innerhalb von 14 Tagen nach der Zusage zu zahlen. Die Informationen zur Zahlung werden mit dem Zusageschreiben verschickt.
Of course! Unfortunately, we can only allocate a limited number of study places, which is why we have to decline some applications every year. However, it is always possible to reapply.
Yes, we offer the opportunity to spend a semester abroad through programmes such as Erasmus+.
No.