TU Graz: Tuition, English Master's Programs & Deadlines (2027/28)

TU Graz charges non-EU students €726.72 tuition plus €26.20 ÖH fee per semester. Nationals of the countries on its General Tuition Fee Waiver list, which includes Afghanistan, pay no tuition for their entire studies, only the ÖH fee.

Graz University of Technology teaches 23 master's programs in English, many run jointly with the University of Graz under NAWI Graz. It also has company-funded scholarships, which are rare in Austria. Below: fees, programs, the selection procedure, deadlines by academic year, and some strict country rules you need to know before applying.

Why TU Graz is good value

• Public-university fee: €726.72 per semester for non-EU students, and no tuition for nationals on the waiver list.
• No application fee is stated for master's admission.
• Scholarships with partner companies: TU Graz High Potentials scholarships of up to €17,600 for master's students.
• Wide English range in engineering, computing, chemistry, physics, materials and geosciences.
• Graz instead of Vienna: a second Austrian university city, outside the capital.

Tuition and fees

Applicants educated in Bangladesh, India or Pakistan must first complete a paid VFS Global competence check before applying (not required for Afghanistan). Plan this cost and time into your budget. See cost of studying in Austria for a full breakdown.

English-taught master's programs

All 23 are two years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS). Programs marked NAWI Graz are run jointly with the University of Graz.

• Computing and data: Computer Science, Software Engineering and Management, Data Science (NAWI Graz), Information and Computer Engineering, Computational Social Systems, Digital Engineering
• Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering – Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Green Process Engineering, Production Science and Management
• Sciences (NAWI Graz): Advanced Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, Physics, Technical Physics, Mathematics, Geosciences, Environmental Systems Sciences / Climate and Environmental Monitoring

TU Graz also runs doctoral programs in technical sciences (14 doctoral schools) and natural sciences; you apply at any time once a supervisor confirms supervision. See English-taught programs in Austria for other options.

Admission requirements

• Degree: a relevant bachelor's, checked for equivalence against the curriculum. No university-wide minimum GPA.
• English C1: TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS Academic 7.0, Cambridge CAE 180, PTE Academic 76 or telc C1, no older than two years; or an English-taught degree of at least two years from listed countries.
• Documents: application form, bachelor's certificate, transcript, English proof, passport copy, photo, and original or certified documents by post (legalised and translated as required).
• Selection procedure for Biomedical Engineering, Computational Social Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Information and Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering and Management: motivation letter (max. two pages) plus curriculum or syllabus.
• Country rules: degrees from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka face extra requirements, for example a CGPA of 3.5 to 3.75 and a 4-year degree.
• No agencies: only applicants themselves may apply; agency applications are rejected.

Deadlines

If you pass the selection procedure, you upload the remaining documents by 15 August (winter) or 15 January (summer). For the overall timeline, see how to apply to universities in Austria.

Scholarships

TU Graz High Potentials scholarships are funded with partner companies: up to €17,600 for master's students (for example GRAWE, apply until 15 February 2027) and up to €8,800 for bachelor's students (application 5 May to 7 July 2027 for winter 2027/28, but bachelor's are German-taught). Places are limited, so treat them as a bonus, not a plan. More options are in our scholarships in Austria guide.

Applying from Afghanistan

Afghan nationals with a degree from another country can still benefit from the tuition waiver. If that is your situation, ask TU Graz which documents they need. For legalisation background, see our documents and legalisation guide.

Living costs and visa money

OeAD estimates average student living costs at about €1,300 per month. For the Residence Permit – Student in 2026 you must prove €722.58 per month under 24 or €1,308.39 per month from 24, for 12 months in advance. Read our Austria student visa guide.

Mistakes to avoid

• Missing the December registration for the six selection-procedure master's: the window for 2027/28 closes on 15 December 2026.
• Using an agent: TU Graz rejects applications submitted by agencies.
• Applying with an old English certificate: it must be no older than two years.
• Forgetting the posted originals: the online application alone is not enough; originals must arrive by post within the deadline.

Honest pros and cons

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose your program

   Check the master's overview and whether it uses a selection procedure.

2. 2

   Complete any VFS check

   Required first if you studied in Bangladesh, India or Pakistan.

3. 3

   Get your C1 English certificate

   IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95, no older than two years.

4. 4

   Apply online in TUGRAZonline

   Register through TUGRAZonline within the right window.

5. 5

   Post your original documents

   Send original or certified, legalised and translated documents by post before the deadline.

6. 6

   Apply for the residence permit

   With your admission letter, apply at the Austrian embassy responsible for your country.