Circular Bioengineering Campuses

The Graz Satellite Campus concentrates on industrial bioengineering within a circular framework, leveraging Styria's manufacturing heritage for innovative programs in scalable bio-technologies.

• Bachelor's in Industrial Circular Bioengineering: Introduces biomanufacturing, enzymatic catalysis, and circular design principles. Courses cover downstream processing, bio-catalysts for green chemistry, and integration of biotech into existing industries.
• Master's in Bio-Industrial Sustainability: Advanced studies in metabolic engineering, waste stream valorization, and circular plastics from biology. Includes simulations of industrial bio-refineries and supply chain optimization.
• PhD in Process Bioengineering: Research in continuous bioprocessing, AI-driven circular biotech, and scalability of bio-products. Collaborations with Graz's automotive sector focus on bio-fuels and lightweight biomaterials.
• Short Course in Circular Biotech Innovation: For entrepreneurs, covering patenting bio-inventions, startup funding for green tech, and prototyping circular bio-solutions.

Supplementary offerings include data science for bio-process monitoring, regulatory compliance in EU bio-industries, and ethics of industrial scaling. The campus boasts pilot-scale fermenters and analytics labs. Enrolling about 150 students, it emphasizes internships with local firms like AVL for bio-engineered components. Programs highlight Styrian innovation ecosystems, blending engineering with biological circularity. Alumni lead in sustainable manufacturing, bio-pharma production, and circular economy consulting. This smaller campus provides focused, industry-aligned education, ensuring bioengineering drives efficient, low-emission production in Austria.

The Innsbruck Regional Campus emphasizes alpine bioengineering and regional sustainability, tailoring programs to Austria's mountainous environment. It serves as a hub for applied research in circular bio-systems adapted to local ecosystems.

• Bachelor's in Alpine Circular Bioengineering: Focuses on bio-resources from Tyrolean forests and agriculture, including mycology for sustainable materials and hydroponics for circular farming. Students study biodiversity preservation through engineered biological solutions.
• Master's in Bioeconomy and Circularity: Explores forest biotechnology, alpine biorefineries, and circular water management. Key modules cover lignin-based polymers, fungal degradation of plastics, and economic models for bio-circular industries.
• PhD in Environmental Bioengineering: Advanced research in cold-adapted microbes, soil remediation, and circular energy from biomass. Projects often involve partnerships with local ski resorts for waste-to-energy bio-processes.
• Professional Diploma in Sustainable Bio-Materials: Targets industry workers, teaching extraction of bio-fibers from regional plants and recycling protocols for composite materials.

Electives include geospatial analysis for bio-resource mapping, climate-resilient crop engineering, and policy for circular bio-economies in the Alps. The campus features outdoor labs and greenhouses simulating high-altitude conditions. With around 200 students, it promotes community engagement through workshops on local sustainability. Programs integrate Austrian cultural aspects, like traditional herbal knowledge into modern bioengineering. Graduates pursue roles in eco-tourism biotech, regional waste recycling, and sustainable forestry. This campus uniquely bridges urban bioengineering with rural circular practices, contributing to Austria's national sustainability goals.

The Vienna Main Campus of Circular Bioengineering specializes in sustainable engineering practices integrated with biological sciences. This campus offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on circular economy principles applied to bioengineering.

• Bachelor's in Circular Bioengineering: This foundational program covers topics such as biomaterials, sustainable bioprocessing, and eco-friendly design. Students learn to develop biodegradable materials and renewable energy sources from biological waste, emphasizing zero-waste manufacturing techniques.
• Master's in Advanced Bioengineering for Circularity: Building on undergraduate knowledge, this program delves into synthetic biology, bioremediation, and circular supply chains. Courses include genetic engineering for sustainable agriculture, microbial fuel cells, and life cycle assessment of bio-products.
• PhD in Sustainable Biotechnology: Research-oriented, this doctoral program explores innovative solutions like bio-based plastics, enzymatic recycling processes, and regenerative medicine with circular resource use. Students engage in interdisciplinary projects with industry partners.
• Certificate in Green Bioprocess Engineering: A short-term program for professionals, focusing on fermentation technology, waste valorization, and regulatory frameworks for circular bio-industries.

Additionally, the campus provides elective courses in bioinformatics for sustainability, environmental microbiology, and ethical considerations in bioengineering. Hands-on labs and field trips to Austrian biotech firms enhance practical skills. The curriculum aligns with EU Green Deal objectives, preparing graduates for careers in renewable biotech, waste management, and sustainable pharmaceuticals. With state-of-the-art facilities including bioreactors and 3D bioprinters, the campus fosters innovation in closing material loops through biology. Over 500 students enroll annually, benefiting from collaborations with institutions like the Austrian Academy of Sciences. This holistic approach ensures bioengineering contributes to a circular, low-carbon future.