On July 2, Heimo Sandtner was re -ordered as Rector of the FH Campus Vienna and will continue to be responsible for the academic development of Austria’s largest university of applied sciences. With a second term in Sandtner from February 1, 2026, the FH Campus Vienna relies on continuity, innovative strength and interdisciplinarity in teaching and research.
Proven leadership in challenging times
“It is an honor and responsibility at the same time to continue Austria’s largest university of applied sciences as a rector,” says Heimo Sandtner. “Our society faces complex challenges – the persistent shortage of skilled workers, the progressive climate change and the need to make socio -political dynamics positively. This is also evident in dealing with the generation of students, it is our task to develop opportunities for challenges. We continue this work. I am very happy to continue to lead our university of applied sciences into the future.”
Drive research, promote talents, take on social responsibility
The doctoral scientist has strengthened the Rectorate of the FH Campus Vienna since 2011. Initially as a vice rector for research and development, Heimo Sandtner took over the rectorate for the first time in 2022. During his previous term, Sandtner has contributed significantly to the positioning of the FH Campus Vienna as an innovative and future -oriented university. Under his leadership as Vice Rector for Research and Development, ten research centers, an ethics committee for research projects- the first at an Austrian FH- and a comprehensive start-up and innovation service were created. In teaching, Sandtner also set accents, for example with the management and the establishment of the Bachelor and Master’s degree in High Tech Manufacturing as well as through the establishment and initiation of several student teams, such as the OS.CAR Racing team, which achieved remarkable success at the International Formula Student.
On a personal level, as a bridge builder, in addition to the maintenance of an extensive network with universities and companies, the expansion of social spaces at the university of applied sciences is particularly important to him: For example, the band Campus Beats founded by Heimo Sandtner, in which students, teachers, researchers and employees play music together, regularly charity concerts, whose revenue benefits the SOS children’s village.
Support from the university management
Wilhelm Behensky, founder and chairman of the management of the FH Campus Vienna, emphasizes: “With the recovery of Heimo Sandtner it is ensured that we continue with quality, innovation spirit and social responsibility. Heimo Sandtner’s many years of experience, his comprehensive know-how and his strategic look at the further development of our academic excellence are a great prize.”
FH Campus Vienna – University of the Futures
With around 8,500 students at two locations and two cooperation locations, the FH Campus Vienna is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria. In the departments of applied nursing science, applied life sciences, construction and design, health sciences, social affairs, technology as well as administration, business, security, politics is an offer of almost 70 study programs in part-time and full-time form. Application -oriented research and development is currently bundled in ten subject -specific research centers. Further training in the form of seminars, modules and certificate programs covers the university of applied sciences through the Vienna Academy campus. The FH Campus Vienna is a founding member in the alliance of sustainable universities.
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