University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Austria is a beautiful country in central Europe with about 8,8 million citizens. It is a member of the European Union, has one of the highest living standards, a very low crime rate and is a great place to live. Steyr is a truly beautiful and historic small city with an almost completely intact medieval city centre. It combines stunning nature with thriving economy. The local economy has always been based on trade and the processing of iron and steel, which may explain why companies such as BMW, MAN and SKF Bearings chose to locate in Steyr. Our university campus is located in the historic centre of Steyr, at the conjunction of the two rivers of the city, called Enns and Steyr.

Our university is Austria’s leading University of Applied Sciences, it is very practice-oriented, international and strong in research. We offer students modern education with a practical focus to prepare them to take leading management positions in the industry. Our location in Upper Austria is unique, it is one of Europe’s leading regions in education, technology and employment. About 25 percent of Austria’s total exports origin here.