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Master Program Specialisation

Future Industries

Students will learn how to apply cutting edge computing to a wide range of future industry contexts. In collaborations with our company network, students will engage in real-world problem solving and gain practical and methodological competences within the realm of industrial production and innovation. Focus is put on competences relevant for sustainable computational manufacturing, such as robotics (ROS), IoT (sensors, actuators, edge devices), predictive maintenance, supply chain management, digital twins and business processes.

Facts & Figures

MSc
4 Semesters
120 ECTS
Full Time
No tuition fees*

* mandatory student’s council-contribution (ÖH): €24.70/sem

*tuition fee after 4+2 tolerance sem: €600/sem

Applications are open from February 7th, 2025
Deadline for non-EU/non-EEA/non-Swiss applicants: April 30th, 2025
Deadline for EU/EEA/Swiss applicants and Third Country Nationals with an EU/EEA/Swiss residency permit: May 31st, 2025
Start date: October 1st, 2025
English
Linz, Austria
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“We focus on developing innovative interaction concepts for AI and computing, ensuring that future digital systems evolve from being mere tools to becoming valuable team players.”
Philipp Wintersberger, Professor of Intelligent User Interfaces

Application

To apply, please fill in the IT:U application form and upload your files:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Proof of Identity
  • Bachelor’s Certificate (or equivalent)
  • Bachelor’s Transcript of Records and/or Diploma Supplement
  • English proficiency certificate (recommended, but not required. CEFR C1 English is required; shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview to assess English level and fit with IT:U.)
  • Motivational Letter (1 Page)
  • Please include your academic background (including your strongest qualifications), your current computational skill level, your interest in this program and IT:U, and your academic/career goals. Your motivational letter MUST not exceed 1 page (approx. 500 words).
  • Digital Media (video, podcast, etc. 1 minute max)
  • Please prepare the following in some form of digital media:
  • Describe an industrial/societal/global challenge that you are personally passionate about and explain how you believe participating in the Interdisciplinary Computing Master program will help you to address this challenge.
  • Make sure the audio is clear and be aware of background noise
  • Upload the digital media online. You will be asked to provide a link in the application to where the media can be viewed. Make sure it is available!
  • Professional grade audio and/or video recording devices will not better your chances (recording on a smartphone is sufficient as long as recording is clear!)
  • IT:U aims to have a diverse body of students and works to actively support non-traditional and marginalized students. If there are any circumstances that may prevent you from the submission of the required digital media, contact us via and we will work together to find a solution for your case.

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