Detailed introduction of University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions:

Introduction

Located in Linz, Upper Austria, the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions is a higher education institution focusing on health professional education. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in a variety of health fields and is committed to cultivating health professionals with professional knowledge and practical skills.

Overview

Student size: The school has more than 2,200 students.

Course settings: Bachelor's degree programs in biomedical sciences, nutrition, occupational therapy, health care and nursing, midwifery, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and radiology technology, as well as master's degree programs in health professional management, health professional education university teaching methods, and medical diagnosis application technology.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 2010.

School strength

Faculty: It has 200 full-time teachers and 600 part-time teachers. They have rich teaching experience and practical experience in the field of health professions and can provide students with high-quality education and professional guidance.

Teaching resources and facilities: The school is equipped with complete teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research. In addition, the school has established close cooperative relations with local hospitals and other medical institutions, providing students with internship and practice opportunities to help students better master health professional skills.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out cooperation and exchange projects with other international universities and institutions, providing students with a broad international exchange platform, broadening students' international vision, and promoting the international integration of health professional education.

Institutional Nature

The school is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational Philosophy

The school's educational philosophy is "knowledge creates health", emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, cultivating students' professional literacy and practical ability, focusing on the cultivation of students' innovative spirit and teamwork ability, so that students can play an important role in the field of health professions.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Health science is the core key discipline of the school, covering various fields from basic medicine to clinical medicine, as well as professional directions such as health management and health education. In addition, the school also has strong disciplinary advantages in interdisciplinary fields such as biomedical engineering and rehabilitation therapy.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but the school's cooperation with local medical institutions can be regarded as an important platform for students to conduct practical operations and scientific research projects, which helps to promote the combination of theory and practice in the field of health professions.

Departments

The school has several departments, including the Department of Biomedical Sciences, the Department of Health Management, the Department of Rehabilitation Therapy, the Department of Nursing, etc. Each department is responsible for teaching, research and practical activities in the corresponding professional field.

Ranking

The school ranks 9461st in the world university rankings, 2234th in Europe, and 66th in Austria.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For local students and other EU citizens, the tuition fee for bachelor's and master's programs is 363.36 euros per semester; the tuition fee for the master's program "University Teaching Methods for Health Professions Education" is 2500 euros per semester. For international students, tuition is about $778 per year.

Other expenses: Students also need to consider accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Campus

Location: The main campus is located at Semmelweis Strasse 34 / D 3 in Linz, and there are also branches in Ried, Steyr, Vocklabruck and Wels.

Environment and facilities: The campus environment is beautiful and the academic atmosphere is strong. The school has a complete infrastructure. In addition to teaching facilities, it also provides students with a wealth of sports venues and facilities, as well as a university library to facilitate students' learning and research activities.