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HTL Spengergasse Overview

HTBLuVA Spengergasse or short HTL Spengergasse has a rich history. The educational institution known as HTL Spengergasse was founded on January 11, 1758 by Archduchess Maria Theresia as the "k.k. Commerzialzeichnungsakademie." At its inception, the school aimed to address the shortage of skilled textile professionals. The expansion of Austria's textile industry in the 19th century necessitated further development of the school, leading to its renaming as the "Lehranstalt für Textilindustrie" (Institute for Textile Industry) in 1881. Following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, HTL Spengergasse became the sole textile technology educational institution in the newly formed Republic of Austria. As a result, its scope had to be expanded to cover all areas of the textile industry. In 1921, it was transformed into a higher educational institution called the "Bundeslehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Textilindustrie" (Federal Teaching and Research Institute for Textile Industry), which included additions such as chemical and textile business management departments.  

HTL Spengergasse is a vocational higher technical school in Vienna that offers a diverse range of training and educational opportunities for both young people and adults. With a strong foundation in vocational education, the school actively collaborates with the business sector and is committed to innovative thinking, contemporary teamwork, and project-based teaching methods. 

- Full-time higher technical school (5-year program)

- Full-time college programs (4-semester program)

- Supplementary course in computer science (full-time or part-time evening format)

- Evening college programs (6-semester program)

- Preparatory course for computer science (1-semester program)

The computer science department is the largest department at the school, having evolved from a graduate course in electronic data processing established in 1971. The current curriculum, introduced in the 1998/99 school year, allows students to specialize in three areas starting from the 4th year. 

Other departments at HTL Spengergasse include industrial engineering, which addresses the requirements of the business sector through theoretical and practical instruction in process management, product management, and applied computer science.
The design department offers programs in media animation, game design, interior and surface design, preparing students for careers in the creative industry.
The medicine informatics department focuses on the integration of technology and informatics in various medical fields, offering a comprehensive education in informatics, medical information systems, and biomedical signal processing.
Lastly, the information technology vocational school, introduced in 1999/2000, provides practical instruction in technical and business aspects, with specialization options in network technology and media technology. 

Overall, HTL Spengergasse offers a range of education programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for future careers.