Institute of

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

The Centre of Excellence for Digital Future Issues

“At the Institute of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, we bring together FH JOANNEUM’s expertise in the fields of computer science, software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and IT management. With a forward-looking portfolio of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, practice-oriented teaching and application-oriented research, we create a strong environment for students, staff and partners from industry and society. Across our campuses in Graz and Kapfenberg, we are working to further develop digital technologies responsibly and to actively shape the digital future.”

Head of Institute Wolfgang Granigg

The Institute and its degree programmes

The Institute of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at FH JOANNEUM offers well-founded, practice-oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in the following areas:

AI-Augmented Software Engineering,
Big Data and Business Intelligence,
Cloud Computing and Platform Engineering,
Cyber-Physical System Engineering,
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking,
Digital Management and IT Law,
Industrial Data Science and AI-based Optimisation,
Machine Learning and Generative AI,
Mobile Software Development,
Software Design and Cloud Computing, and
Business Informatics

The focus is on interdisciplinary training, sound technological expertise and the targeted development of management and interpersonal skills. Innovative projects and strong partners from industry and business enable our students to successfully enter sought-after IT career fields.

Applied Computer Sciences

Bachelor's Programme

Business Informatics

Full-time / Graz

Mobile Software Development

Co-op / Kapfenberg , Graz

Software Design and Cloud Computing (FT)

Full-time / Kapfenberg

Software Design and Cloud Computing (PT)

Part-time / Kapfenberg

Master's Programme

Big Data and Business Intelligence

Work-friendly / Graz

Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

Part-time / Kapfenberg

Industrial Data Science and AI-based Optimisation

Work-friendly / Graz

IT Architecture

Work-friendly / Graz

IT Law and Management

Part-time / Kapfenberg

Machine Learning and Generative AI

Work-friendly / Graz

Software and Digital Experience Engineering

Work-friendly / Graz

Certificate programmes

Digital competence in administration

Part-time / Graz , Kapfenberg

Research areas:

Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Data Engineering
IT Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Network Technologies
Software Engineering
AI-Augmented Coding
Digital Media
Immersive Systems
IT Management and Entrepreneurship
IT Law

Research Centres:

Josef Ressel Centre for Time-Series Failure Prediction and Prevention

The Josef Ressel Centre at FH JOANNEUM Kapfenberg is developing a data-based model designed to predict and subsequently prevent malfunctions and failures in machines and testing equipment.

Green KAIT – Kapfenberg Accelerator & Incubator for Green IT

Green KAIT specifically offers support for sustainable and digital start-ups in eastern Upper Styria and parts of western Styria. Green KAIT offers comprehensive training in entrepreneurship and business planning and supports the implementation of green and digital start-ups.

RADIUS: Comprehensive AI Research

The aim of the RADIUS project is to further develop the research and application of artificial intelligence for systems, software engineering and IT security in the best possible way. Through this project, FH JOANNEUM can double its already very high level of expertise in research in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Laboratories:

YAML – Yet Another Mac Lab:
IT laboratory for iOS software development, prototype testing and hands-on project work.
Kapfenberg, Johannes Feiner
SAFE – Security and Forensics Environment:
Cybersecurity: Secure IT environment for simulating real-world attacks and forensically securing digital evidence.
Kapfenberg, Klaus Gebeshuber
HIVE – Hands-On Informatics & Virtual Environment:
Practical environment for computer science, virtual systems and IT projects.
Kapfenberg, Mathias Knoll
KAIT – Kapfenberg Accelerator and Incubator for IT:
Lab for IT innovations, start-up ideas and successful business plan development.
Kapfenberg, Sabine Proßnegg
TouchIT Lab:
Visitors can not only view technology ranging from the Commodore 64 to the latest computer technology, but also try it out for themselves.
Graz, Alexander Nischelwitzer
NEST Graz – Network & Security Technology Lab:
Network laboratory for security, the Cisco Academy and practical IT infrastructure.
Graz, Georg Mittenecker
NEST Kapfenberg – Network & Security Technology Lab:
A network laboratory for business simulations and security testing.
Kapfenberg, Klaus Gebeshuber
CODE – Cyber-physical Objects Development Environment:
A project laboratory for cyber-physical systems, prototyping and applied development.
Graz, Alexander Nischelwitzer

TouchIT-Labor

NEST Graz – Network & Security Technology Lab

YAML – Yet Another Mac Lab

HIVE – Hands-On Informatics & Virtual Environment

KAIT – Kapfenberger Accelerator und Inkubator for IT

Head of Institute

MMMMag. DDr.

Wolfgang Granigg

Head of Institute
Head of Degree Programme Computer Science

Team

Tanja Aigner

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR

DI Dr.

Müslüm ATAS

BSc

Lecturer (FH)

Mag.a

Nina Blasonig

Programme Coord. f Project Mnmgt&Control

DI (FH)

Michael Brickmann

Senior Lecturer (FH)

Katharina Brunnader

Secretary

Ing. DI

Patrick Deininger

BSc MSc

Lecturer (FH)

Yvonne Eibler

Researcher

Johannes Feiner

Senior Lecturer (FH)

Christine Friesenbichler

Programme Administrator

FH-Prof. DI

Werner Fritz

Head of Institute “Business Informatics and Data Science”
Head of Degree Programme “Business Informatics”
Head of Degree Programme “IT Architecture”
Head of Degree Programme “Software and Digital Experience Engineering”