Green Transition Engineering BSc
Bachelor's Degree Program
Do you want to combine ecology, digitalization, and technology to solve global challenges? In the Bachelor’s program in Green Transition Engineering, you’ll gain an understanding of the interconnections of climate change and learn how to counteract it with targeted measures. This interdisciplinary program equips you with information technology skills to collect and analyze data, develop sustainable solutions, and help shape the world of tomorrow.
Here, you’ll learn how healthy ecosystems store CO₂, and how transitioning our energy supply to renewable sources and electric mobility contributes to sustainable development. You’ll be able to describe and evaluate the current situation using meaningful data. You’ll make necessary changes transparent through visual representations on maps or in presentations. This enables informed decisions to be made in order to implement effective measures for the green transition.
Is Green Transition Engineering right for you?
This degree program is a good fit for you if you want to combine sustainability with technology and data. An interest in the natural sciences, analytical thinking, and teamwork are particularly important.
How flexible is the program?
The full-time program follows a fixed semester schedule. On-campus and off-campus learning activities are combined with individual and group-based activities designed to promote self-directed learning.
What career paths are open to you?
After completing your bachelor’s degree, you’ll work at the intersection of sustainability, the environment, technology, and data–for example, in business, research, consulting, or the public sector.
Are you ready to revolutionize the environment through technology?
Let’s drive the green transformation forward together.
Special features of the program
Practical Learning
In the Green Transition Engineering program, you’ll gain skills you can put to use right away. Theory is always brought to life with examples and exercises—and in numerous projects, you’ll work as part of a team to directly apply what you’ve learned.
Your classroom? Mostly the Villach campus, but also the great outdoors: field trips and outdoor exercises are an integral part of the program. Special highlights include the Orientation and Outdoor Project right at the start of your studies and the multi-day field trip to the Alps in the 3rd semester—here you’ll experience sustainability firsthand! In the 6th semester, you’ll complete a 12-week mandatory internship at a company or organization and apply your knowledge directly in a professional setting.
International Focus
We can only solve the major challenges of the future by working together—which is why you’ll study here alongside people from all over the world. Collaborating with classmates from different cultures will give you new perspectives and strengthen your ability to work with people from around the globe.
And because global issues require global languages: Classes are taught in English—so you can understand the environmental, economic, and social interconnections of tomorrow’s world.
Six Key Areas – Your Path to Expertise
The program is organized into exciting subject areas where you’ll acquire specialized skills: Methodological & Scientific Fundamentals, Social Transition, Ecological Transition, Data Engineering, Technological Transition, and Economic Transition. The development of your skills is clearly structured over the course of six semesters and builds step by step on your existing knowledge. In the 5th semester, you can deepen your knowledge in your individual areas of interest through required-elective courses.
Uniquely Interdisciplinary
Here, you’ll combine innovative technology with environmental, social, and economic transformation issues. This mix is unique: it blends broad foundational knowledge of the green transition with future-oriented IT skills—perfect for helping to shape the world of tomorrow.
Forward-Looking Education
The challenges of the future are immense: the digital and green transformations require the skills you’ll gain here to understand and tackle them. This program is a forward-looking, international engineering program with a focus on sustainability.
Companies and public-sector organizations need people just like you: employees who can not only develop sustainability concepts but also implement them and measure their effectiveness.
Details About the Program
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Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS credits
180
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
English
CU Campus
Villach
Dates Info Box
Winterterm 2026
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.26
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.26
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.26
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.26*
Due to lengthy visa processes, applications from Africa, the Middle East and South, East, and Southeast Asia only in Period I.
*We reserve the right not to close this period early.
The semester starts in October - we only offer intake in winterterm!
The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment.
Tuesday - Friday
between 8.30 am and 8 pm
Saturday
between 8.30 am and 4 pm
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: English (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
* Tuition for non-EU/EEA citizens: €500 + €26.20 ÖH fee (per semester)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the
“Green Transition Engineering” Bachelor’s Degree Program
How long does the program last, and what degree will I receive?
The program lasts 6 semesters and comprises 180 ECTS credits. Upon successful completion, you will receive the academic degree Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc).
In what language are the courses taught?
The entire program is taught in English. To be admitted, you must have English proficiency at least at the B2 level.
Do I need any prior technical knowledge or programming skills?
Programming skills are not a prerequisite; the necessary fundamentals are taught step by step during the program.
Book an online information session
During the online information sessions, the program directors or academic directors provide detailed information about the program. Topics include course content, internships, admission requirements, and potential career prospects.

Prof. Dr. Ulla Birnbacher, MSc
Program Director, Green Transition Engineering
u.birnbacher(at)cuas.at
Research and Teaching Facilities
The laboratories at CU Carinthia University provide a modern infrastructure that supports hands-on learning and innovative research. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and specialized equipment, they enable students and researchers to work on projects across a wide range of fields, including engineering, computer science, business, and health.
The laboratories are designed to meet current industry standards and requirements, providing an ideal environment for developing new ideas, technologies, and solutions.
INFORMATION & APPLICATION
Virtual Campus Tour
Contact
Veronika Foetz, B.A.
Administration
+43 (0)5 90500-2108
v.foetz(at)cuas.at
On foot
From the Villach Seebach train station, you can reach the campus in about 20 minutes on foot (1.6 km). The route follows the Drau River to the campus.
By public transportation
The campus is directly accessible from Villach Central Station via bus lines 3 and 8 to the “Technologiepark” stop. From the Villach Seebach train station, you can also reach the campus by taking bus line 8 to the “Technologiepark” stop. The Villach city bus schedules are coordinated with the ÖBB schedules.
By car
Coming from Klagenfurt/Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the Wernberg exit. From there, follow the B83 Kärntner Straße toward Villach for about 2 km, then follow the signs toward Magdalenen See or Technologiepark.
Coming from Salzburg/Munich via the A10 Tauern Autobahn, take the Villach/Ossiacher See exit and follow the B33 Kärntner Straße for about 2 km toward Wernberg/Klagenfurt. Then turn toward Magdalenen See and follow the road to the Technology Park.
There are several free parking spaces right in front of the building, and additional paid parking spaces are available in the surrounding area.
By Plane
There are several airports in the area:
- Klagenfurt: approx. 30-minute drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1-hour drive
- Graz: approx. 2-hour drive
- Salzburg: approx. 2-hour drive
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): about 2 to 3 hours by car
- Vienna: about a 4-hour drive
- Munich: approx. 4-hour drive
From there, you can continue your journey to the Villach campus by train, bus, taxi, or car.



