UMIT University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology is a private non-profit higher education institution in Hall, Tyrol, Austria. It focuses on the fields of health sciences, medical informatics and technology, offers undergraduate, master and doctoral programs, and is committed to cultivating high-quality talents with professional knowledge and practical skills in the fields of health and life sciences.

Overview

Number of students: about 1,500 students.

Courses: Bachelor, master and doctoral programs in the fields of medical informatics, medical technology, public health, health management and economics, health data science, nursing, psychology, sports medicine, health tourism, prevention and health promotion, etc., in addition to some certificate programs.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 2001 and was originally named Private University of Medical Computer Science and Technology Tirol. In 2004, with the expansion of the health science field, it was renamed UMIT – Private University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: With a professional teaching staff, teachers have rich teaching and practical experience in their respective fields, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance, help students master solid professional knowledge and practical skills, and lay a solid foundation for students' career development and academic research.

Scientific Research Achievements: A wide range of scientific research activities have been carried out in the fields of medical informatics, medical technology, health sciences, etc., and certain scientific research results have been achieved. The school actively participates in scientific research projects at home and abroad, cooperates with enterprises and scientific research institutions, promotes the transformation and application of scientific research results, and has made positive contributions to the development of the field of health sciences.

International Exchange and Cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with many universities and scientific research institutions in the world, and carried out student exchange programs, joint training programs, scientific research cooperation and other activities, providing students with a broad international exchange platform, broadening students' international vision, and enhancing students' international competitiveness.

Nature of the institution

Private non-profit university.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, so that students can quickly adapt to workplace needs after graduation. The school is committed to providing high-quality education and training for students, cultivating their professional qualities and comprehensive abilities, and enabling them to become professionals in the field of health sciences with a sense of social responsibility and innovative spirit.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Although it is not explicitly mentioned that there are specific key laboratories, the school has carried out in-depth scientific research in the fields of medical informatics and biomedical engineering, and may be equipped with relevant advanced experimental equipment and research facilities to support teaching and scientific research activities.

Key disciplines: Medical informatics, medical technology, nursing, psychology, public health, etc. are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines have a high level and strength in teaching, scientific research and practice, providing students with high-quality educational resources and research opportunities.

Departments

The school has the following four departments:

Department of Biomedical Computer Science and Mechatronics: covers majors such as biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronics and automation.

Department of Nursing and Geriatrics: includes majors such as geriatrics and nursing.

Department of Psychology and Medical Sciences: has majors such as health management, health science, and psychology.

Department of Public Health, Health Services Research and Health Technology Assessment: includes majors such as behavioral science, health management, medical technology, and public health.

Ranking

In the global ranking, different institutions have different rankings, such as Edurank ranked 8928th in the world and Study Abroad Aide ranked 5715th in the world.

Ranked 2121st in Europe.

Ranked around 44-47th in Austria.

Cost

The tuition fee for local students is around 2600-3600 euros per semester.

Campus

Location: Located in Hall, Tyrol, Austria, the specific address is Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1, 6060 Hall in Tirol.

Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, such as libraries, laboratories, computer rooms, etc., providing students with good learning and research conditions. In addition, the school also provides student dormitories, sports facilities, etc. to meet students' living and entertainment needs.