Drone Engineering FH Kufstein Tirol - University of Applied Sciences

Discover the Drone Engineering degree program: Learn the art of civil drone operation and management. Our graduates are technically proficient, understand ethical, legal and social aspects and are trained in critical thinking, problem solving and project management.

The Drone Engineering degree program provides comprehensive knowledge of drone technology and its applications. It focuses on drone design, propulsion systems, and electronic subsystems grounded on the fundamentals of aeronautics and aerodynamics. Software and programming modules enable students to control drones and autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Sensor technology and data analysis allow for meaningful use of the collected data. Legal and safety issues complete the curriculum. English as the language of instruction, additional foreign languages, a semester abroad, and an internship, provide international experience. Management skills and entrepreneurial thinking enhance career opportunities in the global marketplace.

Entry requirements

Accepted degrees:

• General higher education entrance qualification (Matura/Abitur)

• University entrance qualification examination

• Working student's entrance examination (Berufsreifeprüfung - completion of all sections by October 31)

• Relevant German entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)

• At least three years of vocational school with supplementary examinations

• Training in the dual system (relevant apprenticeship) with supplementary examinations

Note: Subject-relevant German advanced technical college entrance qualification with supplementary examination if the grade achieved in the subjects of English, German and mathematics was the grade “insufficient”. Download relevant admission requirements FOS/BOS - technical college (German only).

 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION:

Language skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

• German-language degree programs: German language skills at level B2
• English-language degree programs: English language skills at level B2