Höhere Technische Lehranstalt

A Höhere Technische Lehranstalt (German for Higher Technical Education Institute, or more loosely translated Technical College), commonly known as HTL, is an engineering-focused high school/institution of further education in Austria.

As an umbrella term it is used for either These institutions are an important part of Austrian vocational education.

HTLs specialise in disciplines such as civil engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, information technology, informatics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics and chemistry.

HTLs also existed in Switzerland until 1995 when these institutions were converted into Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences.

Höhere Technische Lehranstalten generally offer four different types of courses: (since 2013/14) Engineering management, Fachschule for mechanical engineering, Fachschule for electrical engineering