Become an expert for sustainable and resilient buildings
The private building sector is currently responsible for about 29% of the final energy demand in Austria, 43% of this energy comes from fossil fuels. In order to drive the expansion of local and district heating and achieve the goal of a climate-neutral Austria by 2040, it is necessary to construct energy-flexible and at the same time energy-saving buildings. And to meet the demand for skilled workers, a denser supply is needed.
Background
The Master’s Program Climate-Responsive Building Technologies was launched in the winter semester 2024/25 in response to the high demand for highly qualified academics in this sector. The course is offered in a work/study program. This means that a significant part of the course is covered by simultaneous work in a partner company (work experience phases).
There are basically two ways to find a partner company for your studies:
- You are already employed in a company with a suitable subject area and we conclude a cooperation agreement with this company. We will be happy to clarify in a preliminary discussion whether your employer is a good fit for your studies.
- You are not yet in employment. Then you have time in the first few weeks of your studies to apply to a company. We support you with a (constantly growing) list of established companies. You can find these on the UAS Technikum Wien website and we will support you in making contact.
The first phase of the course therefore starts at UAS Technikum Wien. The course then alternates between the UAS Technikum Wien and the partner companies in order to establish a practical connection to the theory.
„Climate-conscious building technology will be an essential key to the success of the upcoming energy transition.
Students deepen their knowledge in a field with excellent career prospects.“
Program Director
Career prospects
With their knowledge, graduates are perfectly trained for the sectors of energy production, energy management construction/building technology, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology, for energy agencies, environmental technology, or urban planning and urban energy concepts.
For example, you will work as a technical/scientific employee, supply engineer; system developer; energy engineer; developer; project manager; BIM manager, construction manager; facility manager; urban planner in energy management, research or construction and building technology.
Typical tasks include, among others, the development of building technology concepts in buildings and neighborhoods, handling of innovative building and neighborhood projects or the optimization of building technology systems in operation.
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Master Climate-Responsive Building Technologies
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Application
The next step to study in the Master’s degree program Climate-Responsive Building Technologies is to apply via our online application system:
- The entire application process is handled via a dedicated application website.
- Your data is stored securely and is being treated with strict confidentiality.
- A registration system makes it possible to start an application and complete it at a later point in time.
- Once you have entered your user data and uploaded documents, you can also use them for subsequent applications.
Facts
- Duration: 4 semesters
- Language: German
- Form: Work-integrated
- Costs per semester: € 363.36 tuition fee, € 24.70 ÖH fee; € 3,000 Tuition fee for students from third countries: exceptions and information