Studying While Working
A part-time degree program at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences allows you to balance work and study in the best possible way.
The degree programs are specifically tailored to working professionals: Classes are held in the evenings, on weekends, or in intensive blocks and are supplemented by digital learning formats. This allows you to remain flexible with your time and integrate your studies into your daily work routine.
The major advantage: You can apply what you’ve learned directly in practice and immediately benefit from it in your job. At the same time, you deepen your subject knowledge, develop new skills, and build a valuable professional network. Since you’ll continue working, you’ll ensure financial stability and gain ongoing professional experience. A part-time degree program is therefore a sustainable investment in your personal and professional future.
Why study part-time at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences?
In Carinthia, you’ll study with a strong practical focus, as part of a global network, and with personalized support. CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences makes this possible through part-time study–with flexible formats and a strong network in the Alps-Adriatic region.
7 reasons to pursue a part-time degree in Carinthia:
You can study without financial hardship
Why choose between a job and continuing education when you can have both? By pursuing a part-time degree program, you maintain job security, work toward a higher salary, and continue to accrue years of service toward your pension.
You demonstrate dedication, resilience, and perseverance
Those who choose to pursue a part-time degree program are highly motivated, and by successfully completing the program, they demonstrate that they have the qualifications needed for a position of responsibility.
Perseverance is a quality that employers value. Because of the considerable demands placed on part-time students, you’re guaranteed to be working in highly motivated student groups.
You build your own network
The numerous opportunities to connect with fellow students and lecturers from the business and academic worlds during your studies—and with alumni afterward—guarantee successful networking that extends beyond the duration of your studies.
Take advantage of the synergies between your studies and practical experience
Part-time students work continuously on projects and case studies for well-known clients in the business world. Furthermore, most of the courses are taught by instructors with real-world experience. From the very beginning, students apply what they’ve learned on the job, thereby improving the quality of their work and strengthening their position within the company.
Advancing Your Career While Pursuing Continuing Education
After a few years of professional experience, you often reach the limits of your career. By pursuing a part-time degree program at a university, you gain a knowledge advantage over your colleagues at work. Even while you’re studying, you’ll benefit from new career prospects and opportunities for advancement or a career change. A part-time degree program greatly increases your chances of taking on new responsibilities, assuming leadership roles, and advancing in your career.
Take advantage of the customized degree program for working professionals
Part-time degree programs are easy to balance with a job. Depending on the program, classes are held exclusively in the evenings, on weekends, or, in some cases, in intensive blocks. The new situation has allowed us to grow in the area of digitalization, so some lectures will continue to be conducted online in the future. Because of the high level of support provided, there is minimal organizational effort required of students, and they can rely on a schedule designed specifically for them.
You'll earn your degree within a set period of time
The university’s part-time degree programs lead to an internationally recognized academic degree within the specified time frame (Bachelor’s: 6 semesters or, if desired, 8 semesters; Master’s: 4 semesters), including eligibility for a subsequent doctoral degree.
General Information About Part-Time Degree Programs
Contact
If you have any questions about the program (full-time or part-time), the Info Center is happy to assist you.
Info Center
Europastr. 6a
9524 Villach
Level of Qualification
First Cycle (Bachelor’s)
Second Cycle (Master’s)
ECTS Credits
180 (Bachelor’s)
120 (Master’s)
Tuition
€363.36 per semester
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
, Bachelor of Arts in Business
, Master of Arts in Social Sciences
, Master of Science in Engineering
, Master of Arts in Business
Duration of Study
6 semesters (Bachelor’s)
4 semesters (Master’s)
ÖH fee
€26.20 per semester
Program Format
Part-time, work-friendly
Language of instruction
German, English