TU Wien - Technische Universität Wien
Vienna, Austria
"Austria's largest technical university, in the centre of Vienna"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#197 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About TU Wien - Technische Universität Wien
TU Wien was founded in 1815 as the Imperial-Royal Polytechnic Institute and is Austria's largest university of technology, with eight faculties and about 26,600 students from 124 nations. Bachelor's programmes are mostly taught in German, while the master's offer includes several programmes taught entirely in English, such as Data Science, Computational Science and Engineering, and Visual Computing. It is based in the heart of Vienna.
Rankings & Recognition
#197
Ranked #197 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#191 in QS 2027). TU Wien is #2 in Austria in QS 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public university, Austria
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Key Facts
1815
Founded
26,585 (Jan 2025)
Total Students
124
Nations
8
Faculties
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Physics
Application Details
Application Route
Online via TU Wien portal
Intakes
October, March
Non-EU Winter 2026
16 Jan - 15 July
Non-EU Summer 2027
16 July - 15 Jan
Enrolment
31 Oct / 31 Mar
Standardized Test Requirements
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German (bachelor's)
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A2 at application, C1 before admission |
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English-taught master's (approx.)
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IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 87 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
82%
I-20 Processing
Student residence permit (Austria)
Post-Study Work
12 months job-seeking permit
Green Card Pathway
Red-White-Red Card
Financials
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Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
12 months
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
TU Wien's main building is at Karlsplatz in central Vienna, with further sites across the city.
Campus Details
8
faculties
26585
students
124
nations
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student residences and private flats
Dining
University canteens (Mensa) and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
26,585 (Jan 2025)
Nations
124
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (non-EU) / semester
EUR 726.72
Student union fee / semester
EUR 26.20
Intakes & Deadlines
TU Wien admits students for the winter semester (October) and summer semester (March). For non-EU applicants the 2026/27 winter application period was 16 January to 15 July 2026 and the summer 2027 period runs from 16 July 2026 to 15 January 2027. Processing takes about 10-12 weeks.
Scholarships at TU Wien - Technische Universität Wien
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School-leaving certificate valid for university entry. German A2 at application and C1 before final admission for German-taught bachelor's.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree and English B2 or higher for English-taught master's, or German for German-taught ones.
English Proficiency
German (bachelor's)
A2 at application, C1 before admissionEnglish-taught master's (approx.)
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 87Required Documents
Passport copy
School leaving certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
Language proof (German / English)
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application form
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme on tuwien.at and check its teaching language.
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Check admission rules
Check language level, deadlines and any admission procedure.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with your documents.
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Admission decision
Wait for the admission decision from the admissions office.
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Enrol & pay fees
Pay the semester tuition (EUR 726.72 for non-EU) and the student union fee.
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Residence permit
Apply for the Austrian student residence permit, then arrive and register.
Campus & Location
TU Wien's main building is at Karlsplatz in central Vienna, with further sites across the city.
Master's
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Master's
Data Science
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Master's
Media and Human-Centered Computing
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Master's
Visual Computing
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