Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U)

IT:U Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria is the new technical university in Austria, Linz dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based, personalised learning.

Committed to inclusion and innovation, IT:U promotes lifelong learning and sustainable development, empowering students to make a positive impact globally.

IT:U conducts education within challenge-based projects, promoting project-based learning and using groundbreaking educational technology to scale up. The best way to learn new skills is to practically acquire them within projects which address challenges that engage and motivate us.

Individual advice and information on the Master’s and PhD programs at the new technical university IT:U.

Individual advice and information on the Master’s and PhD programs at the new technical university IT:U.

Master program Interdisciplinary computing: Intersection of computing and various disciplines. 4 specialisat.: Designing Interactions; Digital Earth, Society and Networks; Digital Humanities, Health and Life Sciences; Future Industries

2 PhD programs: Computational X promotes interdisciplinary research, connecting natural and social sciences, humanities, and computational sciences. Digital Transformation in Learning: intelligent learning technologies enhance active learning in higher education

Bachelor Students and Master Students

Master program Interdisciplinary Computing:

Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent in the fields of technology, natural sciences, social sciences, medicine, humanities, arts or economics.

Minimum C1 level English

Strong interest working on complex problems in collaborative settings.

Interested in combining computational approaches, in particular AI, with a wide range of other domains.

Enjoy a hands-on project-based environment

Gain a broad understanding of data handling, analysis and visualisation, with a focus on practical applicability.

PhD Program Computational X:

Completed or be close to completing a Master’s degree in any field that can be located within the thematic landscape of each research group.

Feel uneasy about being put into a single disciplinary drawer and thrive in interdisciplinary environments.

Driven by curiosity and a team player.

Fluent English communication and basic academic writing skills.

PhD Program Digital Transformation in Learning:

Our program encourages engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science and learning science, enabling you to contribute to ethical, intelligent learning environments.

During your PhD, you’ll collaborate with researchers from fields like computer science, psychology, medicine, pedagogy, humanities, and engineering.

You will also gain valuable teaching and supervision experience by supporting students in your field of expertise, preparing you for future academic and professional roles.

Master program: mandatory student`s council-contribution (ÖH): € 24.70/sem,

PhD program: mandatory student`s council-contribution (ÖH): € 24.70/sem.

Master program: 4 semesters

ECTS: 120; Language: English; Type: Fulltime

PhD program: 8 semesters

ECTS: 240; Language: English; Type: 40-hour full-time

Master program: MSc

Doctoral School: PhD