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Technische Universität Wien

Vienna, Austria • Founded 1815 • QS 2027 #191 =

Updated May 2026 · Source: tuwien.at

Overview

English Name: TU Wien
Local Name: Vienna University of Technology
Acronyms: TU Wien
Founded: 1815
Institution Type: Institute of Technology
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #191 = Times Higher Education 2026 #301-350 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #301-400 CWTS Leiden 2025 #776 SCImago 2026 #577
Motto: Technik für Menschen
Technische Universität Wien brand mark

Established in 1872, the Technische Universität Wien (Vienna University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).

Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) is a large-sized coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 152-year-old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

TU Wien also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Find Technische Universität Wien on the map and its contact channels below.

Address: Karlsplatz, 13
Postal Code: 1040
Phone: +43 (1) 58801 0
Fax: +43 (1) 58801 40199
Social Media:

Academic Details

Below are the institutional metrics for Technische Universität Wien: scale, staffing, and accreditation.

Academic Year: October to September (October-February; March-September)
Recognition: Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich
Accrediting Agency: Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung – BMBWF)
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or recognized foreign equivalent
Total Students: 28,150
Female Students: 8,122
Academic Staff Range: 500-599
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
European University Association (EUA) Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)

Academic Structures

Technische Universität Wien's faculties, schools, and constituent units are listed below.

Unit 8 items
  • Faculty of Architecture and Regional Planning
  • Faculty of Chemistry
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Faculty of Informatics
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Geoinformation
  • Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Faculty of Physics

Degrees

Also Doctoral programme in Technical sciences

Bachelor's 11 programs
  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
Master's 13 programs
  • Architecture
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Regional Planning
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Urban Studies
Doctoral 3 programs
  • Economics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich.

Architecture and Planning (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture and Planning
  • Regional Planning
Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Information Technology
Informatics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
Mathematics and Geoinformation (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Geophysics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
Physics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Technical Chemistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry

Programs Offered

Every programme Technische Universität Wien currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable.

56 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Austria

Bachelor's Degree 17 programmes

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Master's Degree 36 programmes

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Doctorate 3 programmes

Scholarships in Austria

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Technische Universität Wien or other universities in Austria are below.

Ernst Mach Follow-up Grant
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation · Government funded · International students
Follow-up grant for a further research stay in Austria. Amount not stated on the source page.
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation · Government funded · International students
Scholarships for full PhD studies (up to 36 months), post-doc research stays (4 to 6 months) and music practice studies (up to 9 months) at an ASEA-UNINET member university in Austria.
Ernst Mach Grant - worldwide
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation · Government funded · International students
Grant for a research or study stay of 1 to 9 months at a university in Austria; extensions are not possible. Amount not stated on the source page.
Ernst Mach Grant for Studying at an FH
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation · Government funded · International students
Grant for a 4 to 10 month stay at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences; extensions are not possible. Amount not stated on the source page.
Franz Werfel Fellowship
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation · Government funded · International students · Combined
Fellowship of 4 to 9 months including financial and material follow-up support, promoting research and teaching in Austrian literature.
ÖH Sozialfonds Hardship Grant
ÖH Sozialfonds (Austrian Students' Union Social Fund) · Other funded · International students
One-off support payment for ÖH members in a special financial emergency, available once every 12 months. Amount not stated on the source page.
Studienbeihilfe (State Study Grant)
Studienbeihilfenbehörde (Austrian Study Grant Authority) · Government funded · 787 EUR per monthly · Living Stipend · Covers Living
Means-tested state study grant; the maximum is EUR 9,444 per year (EUR 787 per month) for 2026/27, with supplements of EUR 161 monthly per child, EUR 324 monthly from age 24 and a further EUR 40 monthly from age 27.

How to apply to Technische Universität Wien

What applying to Technische Universität Wien involves, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Technische Universität Wien's 56 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Technische Universität Wien typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Technische Universität Wien processes applications through www.tuwien.at. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +43 (1) 58801 0. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Technische Universität Wien

Quick reference for Technische Universität Wien: founding, control type, and recognition status.

When did Technische Universität Wien open?

Technische Universität Wien traces its founding to 1815 (approximately 211 years ago).

What city is Technische Universität Wien in?

Technische Universität Wien operates from Vienna, Austria.

Is Technische Universität Wien a public or private institution?

Technische Universität Wien is a public institution.

How big is Technische Universität Wien's student body?

Technische Universität Wien serves approximately 28,150 students.

How is Technische Universität Wien ranked?

It ranks QS 2027 #191 =.

What qualification levels does Technische Universität Wien offer?

Programmes at Technische Universität Wien cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

What is Technische Universität Wien's academic structure?

Technische Universität Wien has 8 academic units.

Who recognises Technische Universität Wien?

The institution holds recognition from Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung – BMBWF).

Where can I learn more about Technische Universität Wien?

You can find Technische Universität Wien online at www.tuwien.at.

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