Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten

Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten (BSU) is an Austrian private university situated on the modern Campus St. Pölten, Lower Austria. Established in 2018 and accredited by AQ Austria, BSU focuses on the human and social sciences, offering bachelor and master programs in psychotherapy, psychology, and social work, alongside continuing education in inclusion and organizational transformation. The university's pedagogical model is built on blended learning—combining regular on-campus presence blocks (primarily Fridays and Saturdays) with flexible e-learning via its eCampus—making study compatible with full-time employment. BSU emphasizes small group sizes, individual mentoring, and a strong link between teaching, research, and professional practice. Research activities are grounded in the fields of mental health, psychosocial well-being, and societal transformation. The university is named after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bertha von Suttner and upholds the values of humanism, peace, and social justice.