The institutional roots of TU Wien, which was founded in 1815 as the "Imperial & Royal Polytechnic Institute of Vienna", lie in the military and technical-commercial colleges which began to spring up in Austria, as they did all over Europe, at the start of the 18th century.
TU Wien offers 19 bachelor programmes, 31 master programmes, 3 Doctoral programmes and various Continuing Education programmes.
Research at TU Wien is focused on five key areas. These five pillars represent strengths and skills of TU Wien going back many years, and they strengthen its profile in international competition. Within these key areas, work is carried out on an inter-disciplinary basis and the research spectrum is being constantly developed. The ‘additional fields’ provide further, equally important areas for research. All research activities are organised into a matrix.
Your academic career at TU Wien can begin as early as during your studies (e.g. as a tutor or a student employee). Upon completion of a master’s degree or diploma, graduates aspiring towards a doctorate can apply for a position as a pre-doctoral fellow. In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand on your technical and academic education and take the first step towards your career as an academic at TU Wien by writing your own thesis.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThe International Office provides to international exchange students coming in the framework of international mobility programmes (e.g. Erasmus, Joint Study) advice concerning planning of their studies at TU Wien and supports them during their stay in Vienna.
The International Office provides to students of TU Wien advice concerning identification of the host institution, help in finding a suitable mobility programme, and support in submitting the application.TU Wien has no own rooms in student residences at its disposal.
The university library of TU Wien was founded in 1815. The library service is on four sites: the Main Library and two department libraries: the Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering Library and the Urban Design Library. The Library also acquires and catalogues books for the institutes of TU Wien.
The Library is open to university staff, students and members of the public.
The Information Technology Services (ZID) provide the following services for students of the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien):
With the decision of the TU Wien to remain at the inner-city location in 2006, the starting signal was given for numerous construction activities. Locations scattered throughout Vienna are grouped together to form an inner-city campus: flexible spatial structures, efficient space management, modern building services and building management make a new research infrastructure possible.
two bachelor degrees pharmacy and media &journalism + diploma in biochemistry +study master in wien university in microbiology
Good approach to every individual, I was very satisfied
The courses offered by the TU Wien are very interesting and of high quality. The teachers explain the topics thoroughly and they encourage practical work where you can show and improve your newly learned skills. Also I loved that there are lots of events organised by the local student organisations. It gives you a chance to get to know like-minded people but the whole...
