Opportunity for Women in Engineering for International Networks
12th International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women – ISAE4W
anniversary edition takes place from 13th to 28th July 2026!
The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal 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 program combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.
A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organisations will provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.
Why participate?
– Broaden technical and scientific knowledge
– Earn academic credit (4 ECTS)
– Improve language und intercultural skills
– International network
– Creativity, fun and experience
Essential Information
Target group: female Engineering students from 18 to 25 years
Language of instruction: English
Venue:
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
School of Engineering (Wels Campus) with selected workshops off campus
Austria / Europe
Costs:
€ 970,- including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous excursions
Application:
Once you decide to apply for the academy, please send an e-mail to isae4w@fh-ooe.at. You will then receive a personalized registration link to our online application portal where the following documents need to be uploaded:
- Current CV/Resume
- Motivation Letter
- Transcripts of Records
- Passport Scan
Application deadline: 15th March 2026
Please note that due to limited capacities a maximum of three students per institution can be considered. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the review and selection-process by early April.
Acceptance decisions will be made based on the students’ qualifications. Priority will be given to students from partner universities. Competitive entry: We reserve the right to decline applicants.
Please note that it is the student’s obligation to take care of visa arrangements for entry and the duration of their stay in Austria. For information about the visa requirements check the OeAD website https://oead.at/en/to-austria/
For further questions please
visit http://www.fh-ooe.at/isae4w,
follow us on instagram @ISAE4W
or contact isae4w@fh-ooe.at