Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care¹
Master programme
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Media & Digital TechnologiesBe part of the digital health era
Today’s healthcare systems face challenges – from ageing populations to urbanisation and growing demand for personalised (tele)care. You gain the expertise to design innovative, citizen-centred digital health and social care solutions. Study across Europe, work in diverse teams, and get ready to shape the future of healthcare worldwide.
¹ subject to accreditation by AQ Austria pursuant to the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes
Study in 3 countries – Austria, the Netherlands, and Finland
The content of this European Joint Master's programme is taught at 3 universities in 3 countries . You will spend the 1st semester in Austria, the 2nd semester in the Netherlands, and the 3rd semester in Finland. Learn more about the course contents and mobility concept.
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1st Place at GOTS Digital Orthopedics Award 2025
Interdisciplinary team from St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences and the Orthopaedic Hospital Speising honored with Digitalization Award
Creative Media Summer School 2025
Looking back on an inspiring week at the St. Pölten UAS
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Accreditation process progresses for the Joint Master’s Degree Programme "Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care"
FAQ
Who is Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care addressed to?
The programme is aimed at people with a bachelor's degree in digital technologies or in relevant health or social sciences, with 2 years of relevant professional experience, who are interested in developing innovative solutions for person-centred digital healthcare.
Eligible students are technology graduates (technology experts), for example from the fields of
- Media technology
- (Media) computer science
- (Medical) computer science
- Smart engineering
- Software engineering
- IT security
- Electrical engineering
- Mechatronics
Graduates of health and social sciences (health and social sciences experts) are also eligible to study, for example from the fields of
- Radiology technology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Dietetics
- Healthcare and nursing
- Biomedical analysis
- Medical technology
- Sports science
- Human medicine
- Social sciences
- Social work
An individual verification of subject relevance is possible.
What makes this Joint Master programme unique?
Students spend each of the first three semesters in a different European city:
- 1st semester: USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten in Austria.
- 2nd semester: Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
- 3rd semester: Jamk University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
- 4th semester: one of the three cities above, depending on the topic and supervisor of your master thesis.
What distinguishes Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care from other study programmes?
This Joint Master programme goes beyond an academic qualification:
- It offers opportunities for international, interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and cultural immersion.
- The digital health and social care mission in the curriculum will equip you with creative and entrepreneurial skills that will enable you to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions – from conception to implementation.
- Embark on a journey where academic expertise meets pioneering innovation.
How does this degree programme prepare me for my future career?
With Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care, you can expect a career with an international perspective. It prepares you to develop innovative, society-centred solutions and equips you for strategic leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
How can I apply?
- Check whether you fulfil the specific admission requirements.
- Register in the online application.
- Fill it out and upload the complete, correctly prepared documents.
- Send the application, and we will inform you by email about the next steps.
