Midwifery BSc - Bachelor's Degree
Midwives bear a central responsibility for the health and well-being of mothers and their children – in the Bachelor’s Program at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, you’ll acquire the skills to independently support, advise, and care for families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
The Midwifery Bachelor’s program combines in-depth knowledge of obstetrics, medicine, and health sciences with intensive practical training. Starting in the very first semester, you’ll gain experience in clinical and non-clinical settings and gradually develop the skills required for a career as a midwife.
Hands-on experience from the very first semester
From the very beginning, you’ll gain hands-on experience in delivery rooms, postpartum units, and out-of-hospital settings. You’ll also gain insights into the fields of gynecology and neonatology. Internships in every semester of the Midwifery Program directly connect your theoretical knowledge with everyday professional practice.
Well prepared for both clinical and non-clinical settings
The midwifery program prepares you for both hospital-based practice and independent practice as a midwife. You will learn to provide independent care to women and families while collaborating with other healthcare professionals in an interprofessional setting.
Learning with state-of-the-art simulation
Modern SkillsLabs and simulation rooms allow you to practice procedures, communication, and emergency situations safely and realistically during your midwifery program before applying them in a clinical setting.
Professionally supporting the miracle of life.
Support families during one of the most important phases of their lives.
Special Features of the Program
Scientifically grounded. Personally supported.
The Midwifery Program at CU combines medical and scientific expertise with intensive practical training. In addition to obstetrics and women’s health, the program focuses on communication, social skills, and providing individualized support to women and families.
Consciously Developing Social Skills
Midwives support women and families during a formative phase of life. That’s why, during your studies, you’ll receive targeted training in counseling skills and conflict management, and you’ll learn how to respond professionally to different family structures and needs.
Interprofessional Training for Emergencies
In the fifth and sixth semesters, you’ll practice responding to realistic emergency situations alongside students from other health professions. These interprofessional simulations specifically prepare you for collaboration in everyday clinical practice.
Flexibly Balancing School and Work
As part of the Study & Work program, you have one day off from classes each week. In addition, some courses are offered online. This makes it easier to balance your studies with part-time work or a long commute.
Perspectives Beyond the Delivery Room
This Degree Program doesn’t just prepare you for work in a hospital or as a freelance midwife. After completing your Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll also have the option to pursue career paths in teaching and research, as well as continue on to a Master’s Program.
Vaccination Recommendation
To complete the required professional internships in healthcare facilities, full vaccination coverage is required in accordance with the current vaccination recommendation issued by the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection for healthcare personnel. This is to protect patients, fellow students, and staff. Students who cannot provide proof of the recommended vaccinations may not be assigned an internship or may only be assigned a limited number of internship placements, which could result in a longer duration of study. CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences provides support in clarifying individual cases.
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 Health Studies
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Klagenfurt
Dates Info Box
Winterterm 2027
01.11.-15.03.27
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.
Monday bis Friday full-time and partly on Saturdays
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: German (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 “Midwifery” Bachelor’s Degree
Can I pursue a Master's Degree after completing my Midwifery Bachelor's Degree?
Yes. After completing the Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery, you'll have access to advanced Master's Programs that offer additional specializations as well as career paths in teaching and research.
What areas will I get to know during my internships?
You’ll gain experience in the delivery room, on postpartum wards, in gynecology, in neonatology, and working with independent midwives. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of the various areas of practice within the profession during your Bachelor’s Degree Program in Midwifery.
What can I expect to learn in the Midwifery program?
The Midwifery Program combines obstetrics, perinatal medicine, women's health, and midwifery research with communication, counseling, and social skills. The theoretical content is supplemented by SkillsLabs, simulations, and extensive clinical internships.
Skills Training and Professional Internships – “What particularly impressed me about the "Midwifery" program was the hands-on training, which was ensured primarily through subject-specific "skills training’"and professional internships. I felt that the Midwifery program prepared me well for practice, both personally and professionally, and I can say that the Midwifery program at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences was definitely the right choice for me!"
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.
Birgit Münzer, M.A.
Program Director, Midwifery
+43 5 90500 3552
b.muenzer(at)cuas.at
INFORMATION & APPLICATION
Virtual Campus Tour
Contact
Sonja Nagelschmied, B.A.
Program
Administration +43 5 90500 3301
admin_gs_klu(at)cuas.at
Tamara Stotter, B.A.
Program
Administration +43 5 90500 3501
admin_gs_klu(at)cuas.at
On Foot
From Klagenfurt Central Station, you can reach the campus “Klagenfurt Mitte” in about 25 minutes on foot (2.5 km). The route takes you across the station plaza toward the city center and then along St. Veiter Straße to the grounds of the Klagenfurt Regional Hospital.
From the Heiligengeistplatz bus station, you can reach the campus in about 15 minutes (1.2 km) on foot. The route takes you along Wiesbadener Straße toward Neuer Platz, then continues along Kramergasse, Alter Platz, and Wiener Gasse to Heuplatz. From there, continue along St. Veiter Straße. After about 600 m, you’ll find the entrance to the Klagenfurt State Hospital grounds on your left.
The university building is marked as Building No. 24 on the Klagenfurt State Hospital map.
By public transportation
From Klagenfurt Central Station, you can reach the campus by taking line A or 4 to the “Morogasse” stop. From the station building, turn left toward the bus station.
Lines A and 4 also take you to the campus from the Heiligengeistplatz bus station.
By car
Coming from Villach or Wolfsberg, take the A2 Südautobahn and the Klagenfurt Nord bypass to the Klagenfurt Nord/Feldkirchen exit. Then follow Feldkirchner Straße toward the city. At St. Veiter Ring, turn left, and then turn left again at the intersection with St. Veiter Straße. After about 600 m, you’ll see the entrance to the Klagenfurt State Hospital grounds on your left. The university building is on the left.
Coming from St. Veit, you can reach the campus via the S37 Klagenfurt Expressway, which leads directly onto St. Veiter Straße. Follow the road until you reach the entrance to the Klagenfurt State Hospital grounds. Our university building is on the left.
By Plane
There are several airports in the area to choose from:
- Klagenfurt: approx. 10-minute drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1 hour 10 minutes by car
- Graz: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by car
- Salzburg: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by car
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): approx. 2 to 3 hours by car
- Vienna: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes by car
- Munich: approx. 4-hour drive
The rest of the journey to the “Klagenfurt Mitte” campus is then made by train, bus, taxi, or car.