Aplikovaný výzkum a vývoj v rakouském sektoru Fachhochschulen

The following contribution is devoted to the status of applied research and development sector in Austrian Fachhochschulen.The emphasis is put on its legislation from the evaluation activities. Next, it is shown the integration of applied research and development into the research and development activities system, and also organizing various study programmes providers. Applied research and development is presented as an area that may benefit from both, the providers of learning programmes, and regional businesses.