International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women 2026

About

For the 12th time the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers a unique opportunity for
a selected group of highly-motivated and talented women (high school, college or undergraduate
students) to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework. The
Academy’s intensive, two and a half week programme combines sophisticated theory with
hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. Besides knowledge transfer
in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during
lectures and workshops

Course leader

Faculty and academic staff at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria; Experts from Industry

Target group

Female STEM students (or those interested in STEM) from 18 to 25 years

Course aim

» Broaden technical & scientific
knowledge
» Explore the impact of technology on our
society in the future
» Earn academic credit (4 ECTS)
» Improve language und intercultural skills
» Make friends from all over the world
» Creativity, fun and experience
» Explore (Upper) Austria

Fee info