The St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (German: Fachhochschule St. Pölten) is a provider of higher education within the areas of Mobility Engineering, Digital Technologies, Health, Informatics & AI, Communications, Management, Media, Security and Social.
In the winter semester 2007/08, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences moved into its 14,300-square-metre building which was newly completed at the time.
The St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences has its own media channels for TV, print and radio, which can be used by students of all degree programs.
Professional laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment enable students to gain media experience with a considerable circulation and reach during their studies.
Under the guidance of experienced lecturers, students learn about all the processes involved in developing, producing and presenting a TV programme and carry them out independently.
The fields of activity range from moderation and programming, technology and audio production to marketing and event organization.
The aim is to pool creative and artistic potential within the university's departments and to integrate specific approaches and requirements for digital media by bundling contemporary and alternative information channels and forms of presentation for students.
The international coordinators maintain professional contact with partner universities of their focus areas in research and teaching.