The fh gesundheit specialises in offering study programmes in the health, health-related and social sectors. In doing so, the fh gesundheit succeeds in fulfilling the care mandate for Tyrolean health and social institutions and in sensibly linking it with the content-related and academic advancement in the professional field. High-quality, applied research supports the promotion and maintenance of public health.
What we stand for
With a team of experienced, committed and competent faculty members and a large number of practical training positions, partner institutions in Austria and abroad, the fh gesundheit educates professionals for the healthcare sector.
Mag. Walter Draxl, MSc, Dean![]()
Vision & mission
Vision
We are the health university of applied sciences tyrol.
Together, we teach, learn, develop, and research based on trusted and innovative methods, shaping the healthcare-, social- and educational sector in an interprofessional way.
Mission
The fh gesundheit, as the health university of applied sciences tyrol, educates, develops, and researches in a needs-based, creative, and future-oriented way, in order to support people's health-competence and quality of life.
A health-enhancing and cooperative stance shapes our thinking and doing. We foster a healthy environment for work and study.
We live and breathe practically oriented, evidence-based, and (inter-)professional higher education, research, and development, resulting in the creation of societal value.
Together with our regional, national, and international partners, we drive innovation in the healthcare-, social-, and educational sector.
Sustainability
With the aim of minimising our impact on global climate change, the topic of "sustainability" is currently widely discussed. From responsible resource management to integrating sustainability into learning objectives, there are numerous levers that people working at the fh gesundheit can pull to shape sustainability initiatives in their function as role models for the fh gesundheit as well as in their personal spheres of activity. Below you will find an excerpt of our measures and goals concerning sustainability:
- We are building a climate-neutral educational institution
- For all those interested, we offer the further education programme "Sustainability Ambassador in Health and Social Services"
- Our bachelor's programmes include an additional qualification as a sustainability ambassador
- We strengthen the resilience of our students, employees and partners
Our values
To ensure our ability to fulfil our responsibilities in teaching, research, and service areas, we are guided in our daily work by the following ethical principles and values. The aim of our code of conduct is to promote harmonious, trusting, and respectful cooperation between all stakeholders at fh gesundheit, both inside and outside our university.
- Responsibility and integrity
- Mindfulness and professionalism
- Transparency
- Respect and diversity
- Social, economic, and ecological sustainability
More about our code of conduct
Please report any concerns about the crossing of boundaries or the emergence of ethical conflicts to the respective programme director, location manager or to the responsible board. Please refer to the German version of this website for up-to-date contact information of the board members.