The English-language Bachelor's degree progam "Transformation Studies. Art x Science" and the Ph.D. program "Transformation Studies. Art x Science" are scheduled to kick off in the Fall of 2023. The Senate will approve the final curriculum in the Spring of 2023 and detailed information regarding registration and enrollment will be available soon. Sign up to be on our mailing list now!

The following link provides you with further information on the bachelor’s degree program. Since the curriculum is still a work in progress, this page will be updated regularly.

• Tools and Skills to Help You Be Creative
  The program introduces you to a unique combination of artistic and academic/scientific approaches, methods, and strategies, enabling you to understand and analyze current transformations (climate change, digitalization, etc.) independently come up with solutions. In effort to help you develop new ideas and solutions, students learn more about the transformative power of creativity, how to think "outside-of-the-box", and how to apply cross-disciplinary approaches.
• Spanning from Media Theory to Robotics - A Unique Interdisciplinary Approach
  The program includes courses in artificial intelligence, media theory & aesthetics, social entrepreneurship, robotics, artistic & creative strategies, social & economic sciences, as well as innovation law. In addition to in-depth expertise and a broad understanding of art context and science, the program also focuses on honing your creative, social, and communication skills.
• New Formats to Acquire a More Sustainable Understanding
  Right from the start of the semester, you will experience a program that not only features innovative educational formats (in-class and online), but also focuses on project-oriented learning. You can take advantage of an opportunity to actively take part as well as enjoy the freedom to define your own thematic focus. 
• Two Universities, Two Locations of Study
  You study in both Vienna and in Linz, benefitting from the different learning spaces and workshops at both universities.

In the past, the JKU and like-minded partners formed an alliance to support creative innovation. Under the motto "Innovation through Universitas", a joint manifesto was introduced.