Overview

At Biotechnology from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) you will learn significantly more about the technological preparation of biosystems as well as the development and operation of biotechnological applications and processes.

You will learn working and analytical techniques in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, enzymology and fermentation technology. In addition to the focal point of gene expression, protein production and biocatalysis, you will also learn the basics in the area of environmental and food biotechnology.

Careers

Graduates apply their knowledge practically, for example, as follows:

in industry in the field of green chemistry, to make chemical processes more environmentally friendly.

in the pharmaceutical industry in the area of biologicals development, i.e. to develop genetically engineered drugs that are used in cancer therapy, among other things.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Bioprocess Technology

Environmental and Food Biotechnology

Enzyme and Protein Technology

Systems and Synthetic Biotechnology

Bioprocess Engineering

Environmental and Food Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Graz, Austria

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 8 other Masters in Biotechnology in Austria

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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

IELTS

7

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76

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission form

Certificate of the completed undergraduate degree

Transcript of records of the completed degree with details of the examinations taken, grades and credits

Proof of English language competence

Copy of passport (only the page with the personal data)

Curriculum vitae

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Tuition Fee

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International

1454 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 727 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

EU/EEA & Swiss students pay no tuition if within standard duration. Non-EU students who are not exempt pay €726.72/semester.

Living costs for Graz

846 - 1191 EUR /month

Living costs

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Funding

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