The short programs at the University for Continuing Education Krems help you to improve and update your knowledge and skills. With their compact format, they are the ideal introduction to academic continuing education. As stackable programs, they can also be combined to earn a bachelor's or master's degree at a later date.
At the University for Continuing Education Krems, you can choose between three types of short programs, depending on your personal needs, interests and career goals:
- Micro-Credential Program (3 to 9 ECTS): Get up to date with the current state of knowledge in just a few weeks
- Certificate Program (12 to 30 ECTS): Update and improve your skills and knowledge in one semester
- Academic Expert Program (60 to 90 ECTS): Become an academic expert in a wide range of fields in just two to three semesters
Short programs
Search by field of study, study option or learning format to find your short program!
Develop yourself with a flexible study program tailored to your needs!
- With a combination of flexible and fixed learning phases, you can optimally combine your studies with your professional life.
- Digital options are used in the form of blended and distance learning, creating the basis for flexible study in terms of time and location.
- Lecturers who are experts in the field ensure individual support.
- Small classes enable you to interact with your fellow students and expand your professional and social network.
- Forward-looking, research-based teaching provides you with the future skills you need to advance your career today.
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Your flexible and independent path to a degree
Short programs tagged as “stackable programs” enable you to complete many of our master's and bachelor's programs in smaller sections. This allows you to tailor your academic progress to your personal needs, interests and career goals, combining individual certificates at a later date to form a bachelor's or master's degree.
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Useful information for your start at the University of Krems
Registration for a Micro-Credential Program (MCP)
When applying for a Micro-Credential Program, a shortened application procedure with fewer application documents is in place.
Micro-credential programs are short programs that can be completed within a few weeks. They serve the targeted and flexible acquisition of skills that are currently in demand in society, on the job market or in science.
Would you like to register for a Micro-Credential Program (MCP)? You will find the “Register now” button on the website of the short program. Enter your contact details there and upload the required documents (ID document, university degree if applicable).
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