A dual degree program offers the opportunity to earn two degrees within four years. Students at the Department of Business and Tourism can choose from partner universities in Japan, Spain and South Africa.
Key facts
- Students in the programme "Innovation & Managemen in Tourism" only pay tuition fees at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (SUAS).
- Recognition of courses and ECTS is well-defined in the contract. This means that the transferability of the courses is guaranteed.
- Upon successful completion of the programs at SUAS and partner institution, students will receive two BA degrees.
- Aside from gaining two BA degrees in four years, students will have the opportunity to increase their language competency in English and the local language, improve their social and intercultural skills, deepen their knowledge of the country of residence, and build and strengthen an international network.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu (Japan)
APU (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University), Beppu, Japan
- Students in the program "Innovation & Managemen in Tourism" complete the first two years of study at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) and the third and forth year at APU (4 years total).
- SUAS-students write their bachelor's thesis during their stay in Japan and take the final oral exam at SUAS after they have completed and passed the program at the APU.
- Courses relevant to the double degree in Japan are taught in English. Japanese language courses are available on a voluntary basis.
- Aside from mandatory subjects, other subjects can be chosen at the college according to student´s interest.
- The application period is from December 15 to January 15 of the following year, and the application is made in the third semester at SUAS.
- Students earn a Bachelor of Sustainability and Tourism after successful completion of APU requirements.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Barcelona (Spain)
UAB (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), Barcelona, Spain
- Students complete three years of study at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) and the fourth year at UAB (4 years total).
- FHS students take their final oral exam at the FH Salzburg after they have completed and passed the program at the UAB.
- At UAB, SUAS students must submit a final project.
- The language of the program at UAB is English. Students have the option to enroll in Spanish courses.
- UAB offers specializations in "Tourism Planning and Commercialization", "Tourism Business Management" und "Hotel Management".
- The application period is from December 15 to January 15 of the following year, and the application is made in the fifth semester at SUAS.
- After successful completion of the program at UAB, students will gain the title Grado de Turismo.
University of the Free State in Bloemfontein (Südafrika)
UFS, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Students complete three years of study at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) and the fourth year at UAB (4 years total).
- FHS students take their final oral exam at the FH Salzburg after they have completed and passed the program at the UAB.
- At UAB, SUAS students must submit a final project.
- The language of the program at UAB is English. Students have the option to enroll in Spanish courses.
- UAB offers specializations in "Tourism Planning and Commercialization", "Tourism Business Management" und "Hotel Management".
- The application period is from December 15 to January 15 of the following year, and the application is made in the fifth semester at SUAS.
- After successful completion of the program at UAB, students will gain the title Grado de Turismo.