My experience at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria was extremely positive. I am Brazilian and was an international student in the Master’s program in Innovation and Product Management. By my third semester, I had already been approached by a company and secured an internship thanks to the university’s strong reputation. Today, I have completed four years working and living in Austria. I can clearly say that the program opened many doors for me in the job market. During interviews, I often found that some of the managers were alumni from the same Master’s program.
Regarding the course itself, I chose the Design branch of Innovation and Product Management and truly enjoyed the interactive and dynamic classes. The professors assign challenging projects and give students a high degree of autonomy, mirroring real market conditions. This prepares us well for professional life. Additionally, we had classes about Austrian work culture and German language courses, which helped immensely with integration.
I believe that the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers a unique opportunity for those who want a smooth entry into the European job market, especially due to its central location in Austria.