Spelled universities in Austria: On the way to the doctoral revolution!

Spelled universities in Austria: On the way to the doctoral revolution!

The debate about the introduction of doctoral programs at universities of applied sciences in Austria wins on driving. The Austrian University of Applied Sciences (FHK) has clearly positioned itself and demands that this development openly and objectively discuss this development. Kurt Koleznik, General Secretary of the FHK, emphasizes that the possibility of awarding a doctorate at universities of applied sciences do not compete for university research, but should be a valuable addition. The statement indicates the existing innovative strength of the universities of applied sciences, which has become a strong part of the Austrian university system in recent decades. This development is necessary in order not to lose connection to international standards, especially in technology -driven industries, such as research-fachhochschulen.de in the winter semester 2021/2022 one of the approximately 250 universities for applied sciences (HAW). Such institutions have established themselves as an indispensable part of the German knowledge and research landscape since their foundation in the 1960s and offer practice-oriented solutions for current challenges in the economy.

The results of these cooperation are complex and range from reducing work accidents to the design of senior citizens -friendly services. The content of the planned doctorate programs at the universities of applied sciences should stand out from the traditional university offers and focus on industrial issues. This opens up new opportunities for researchers who want to work in an application -oriented environment and is regarded as a logical development of the university of applied sciences.