Studying in Three Countries

In future, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences will offer two innovative joint master programmes developed in collaboration with multiple international higher education institutions. The international master degree programmes in the fields of digital technologies, health, and media allow students to complete their studies in three countries. The St. Pölten UAS thus promotes international and interdisciplinary tertiary education.

In a connected world, international study programmes are becoming more and more important. They give student an opportunity to acquire international competencies, build an international network, and improve their career prospects in the labour market. With its new programmes, the St. Pölten UAS strengthens internationalisation, interdisciplinary cooperation, and networking at the European level.

“As the leading institution in the European University Alliance E³UDRES², which unites nine universities and universities of applied sciences from all over Europe, the St. Pölten UAS has a strong network in Europe and the world. We engage in active exchange in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer with our partner institutions, thus making an important contribution to the further development of the European Higher Education, Research, and Innovation Area. With our new international joint master programmes, we take another step towards an even closer European cooperation in higher education”, says Hannes Raffaseder, CEO of the St. Pölten UAS and President of the European University Alliance E³UDRES². 

Joint Master: Studying Internationally

A joint master is a master degree programme that is developed and offered collaboratively by several international higher education institutions, each of which contributes their own strengths and options for specialisation that the students can benefit from. Upon graduation, the students receive a joint diploma (joint degree).

Being Part of the Digital Healthcare Revolution

With the European joint master Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care¹, the students acquire competencies that will be decisive in the healthcare sector of tomorrow. This programme teaches comprehensive knowledge and skills for the development of digital solutions in healthcare and social care that are tailored to citizens’ needs. Apart from the St. Pölten UAS, study locations are Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

Rethinking Learning with XR

In the joint master Gamified Reality Applications for Real-World Challenges and Experiences¹, the students learn to use the potentials of gamification and virtual realities to meet real-world challenges. They develop solutions that can be applied to the real world, and they work on interdisciplinary projects that are practically relevant and innovative. Study locations are the St. Pölten UAS, Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Latvia.

Information and Application

The application for both programmes is open until 30 April 2025. Third-country nationals need to apply by 28 February 2025 (apart from Ukrainian citizens with a residence permit whose application deadline is the same as for Austrian applicants).

In the joint master programmes of the St. Pölten UAS, the study duration of 4 semesters is divided between the 3 educational institutions: The students spend one semester each at every institution before choosing one of the three for their fourth and final semester.

Further information on the joint master programmes is available on our website:

• Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care
• Gamified Reality Applications for Real-World Challenges and Experiences
• Application & admission 

For more information on the new European master degree programmes and all other programmes, visit the St. Pölten UAS for the open.day on 14/03/2025.

¹ subject to successful accreditation by AQ Austria pursuant to the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Master Programmes