Overview

ETIA courses are taught at the campuses of the DA and TU Wien in the centre of Vienna, where students can feel and discover the city's wealth of tradition, history, art, music and culture.

Throughout your studies, an internationally renowned faculty of highly esteemed professors and experienced practitioners will guide you through an educational exploration of major political, economic, historical and legal issues concerning environmental and sustainable development. Participants of the programme put their enthusiasm for environmental issues into action by delving into topics such as air quality management, water and waste, resource and energy management, and climate change. Right from the start of the programme you are encouraged to individually tailor your education with elective courses in order to complement the learning process with your personal interests and preferences.

Career opportunities:

Environmental Technology and International Affairs programme at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien - Vienna School of International Studies graduates are prepared for a professional career dealing with both current and future challenges of the environment and sustainable development. Graduates are benefitted with significant problem-solving skills to supplement their expertise to analyse complex environmental issues from a legal, economic, scientific and technical perspective.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

political science and international relations
international and European law
international economics
contemporary history
general topics and seminars in environmental technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Early bird deadline 15 January

Language

English, Partially taught in German, Partially taught in French

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

International Relations Sustainable Development Environmental Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be eligible for admission to the MSc ETIA programme, candidates must
hold a university degree in any discipline (minimum 180 ECTS) and
proof an excellent command of English.
Competence in English for non-native speakers of the language must be evidenced as follows:
A degree in English language/English translation studies
A bachelor's degree completed at an English-speaking university
An application for a waiver must be submitted for the two categories above. The DA will then make a final decision.
A score in Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) of 185 points with a minimum of 176 in the writing component

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

16400 EUR / year

≈ 16400 EUR / year

Additional Details

EUR 29,800 (20th MSc ETIA programme, 2026-28; early bird fee for applications until 15 January 2026 – EUR 14,900 per year)
EUR 32,800 (20th MSc ETIA programme, 2026-28; regular application deadline)

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Vienna

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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