Aviation
Department of Engineering

Aviation

 

Understanding the background to aviation is even better than flying itself. Our course enables you to either develop your knowledge of aviation technology or train to be a pilot. Afterwards, it’s time for ‘take off’ as you embark on a career in the national or international aviation industry.

Find out more about the degree programme

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.

Did you know, …

… that our bachelor course in Aviation is unique?

We are the only university in Austria to cover the full scope of aviation as a discipline since 2001 – from aircraft design to air traffic control and management.

Did you know, …

… that you can acquire a radio licence during the first year of your course?

During the first year of the course, we offer a wide range of subjects to provide a basic grounding in aviation – from aviation technology to meteorology and navigation. This also includes the official AFZ Radio Licence.

Did you know, …

… that you can take part in current research projects?

We undertake a range of research activities from aircraft and drone design to aerodynamics, aircraft electronics, flight control and flight simulation. You will form part of the research team as part of your project work!

Did you know, …

… that you can acquire your licence to become an airline pilot?

If you are allocated a training place at an airline or flight school, you can complete your pilot’s training during the third year as part of an internship.

Did you know, …

… that you will receive training in project management during the course?

We run a separate lecture course to prepare you for the examination to become a project manager or certified project manager, thereby giving you a head start in your subsequent career.

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Starting now: Course guidance by phone

FH JOANNEUM Bachelor's and Master's degree programme experts are now at your service to provide guidance by phone. This service for potential applicants is...
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COVID-Update: study safe!

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Students’ welcome: Welcome to the new academic...

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This is what our heart beats for

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MB-E1 – The last journey of the first...

On October 23, 1973, the MB-E1 from the aircraft manufacturer Heinrich Brditschka from Haid / Ansfelden took off on its maiden flight with its son Heino, the...
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A place for experiments, simulations and...

A glimpse inside the laboratories of the Institutes of Applied Production Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Aviation. What happens...
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joanneum Aeronautics: jetting off into...

Aiming for the top: each year, Aviation students at FH JOANNEUM enter various competitions. And once a year, it’s the turn of the Design/Build/Fly team to...
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The significance of Newtonian axioms for flight...

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Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Wing Movable...

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AIRlabs Austria

FH JOANNEUM, together with recognised partners from science, industry and the service sector, has launched a project to establish and operate test and trial...
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AVIATION CYBER SECURITY STUDY

The Take Off project "Aviation Cyber Security Study (ACySS)" used current cyber attack techniques to analyse the security level of an avionic network.

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Landing planes safely with E-Safe

The pilot loses consciousness in the cockpit: a research team at the Institute of Aviation at FH JOANNEUM has developed an algorithm designed to land light...
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joanneum Aeronautics

joanneum Aeronautics is the official FH JOANNEUM aviation club and was founded in 2014. Two teams are currently working on projects in two different areas: the...