University of Graz: Tuition, English Master's Programs & Deadlines (2027)

The University of Graz generally charges third-country students €726.72 tuition per semester plus the Students' Union (ÖH) fee of €26.20. Citizens of countries in the appendix to the Tuition Fee Regulation, the poorest countries, pay only the ÖH fee; the university's own rules for Afghan applicants confirm that Afghan citizens fall under this exemption.

This public university in Graz, the same city as TU Graz, teaches about 20 master's programs fully in English, several jointly with TU Graz under NAWI Graz. The application rules are strict: short windows, complete files only, and C1 English. Here is everything you need, with dates labelled by academic year.

Why the University of Graz is good value

• Low public fee for non-EU students, and no tuition for citizens of appendix countries.
• No application fee for regular admission; only some German-taught restricted programs charge €50.
• Strong sciences in English through NAWI Graz, shared with TU Graz.
• Environmental and sustainability focus: several Environmental Systems Sciences tracks and a joint master's in Sustainable Development.
• Two intakes for master's without an admission procedure.

Tuition and fees

Holders of some other residence titles, such as EU long-term residence or a Red-White-Red Card, may qualify for exemption or equal treatment, but it is not automatic: you must apply by 31 March (summer semester) or 31 October (winter semester). No general degree scholarship for international applicants was found. More in cost of studying in Austria.

English-taught master's programs

• NAWI Graz sciences: Advanced Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, Physics, Technical Physics, Mathematics, Geosciences
• Data and society: Data Science, Computational Social Systems
• Environment and sustainability: Environmental Systems Sciences tracks (Climate and Environmental Monitoring; Climate Change and Transformation Science; Economics; Sustainability and Innovation Management; Geography), Applied Physical Geography and Mountain Research, Joint International Master's in Sustainable Development
• Humanities and regions: English and American Studies, European Joint Master's in English and American Studies, Arqus Joint Master's in European Studies, Joint Master's in Southeast European Studies

The only English-only doctoral program listed is the PhD Law and Politics. For more options, see English-taught programs in Austria.

Admission requirements

• Degree: an academically relevant bachelor's of at least 180 ECTS or 3 years from a recognised institution, with a grade not below 50% of total marks (higher thresholds for some countries).
• English C1 at application: TOEFL iBT 95 (5 on the 2026 scale), IELTS Academic 7.0, Cambridge CAE 180 or CPE, telc C1, PTE Academic 76, or a previous degree taught in English (confirmed in the Diploma Supplement).
• Documents: signed application form, passport copy, legalised diploma, transcript or Diploma Supplement with ECTS or hours, C1 certificate, sworn translations into German or English.
• Two-step check: formal requirements first (recognition, legalisation, language), then academic relevance by the curriculum committee.
• Admission procedure via TU Graz for the English NAWI Graz master's, Data Science and Computational Social Systems if your degree is not from Uni Graz or TU Graz.
• Bangladesh, India, Pakistan: a VFS competency check is compulsory.

Deadlines

Winter semester 2027/28 windows were not published when we checked. Watch the official submission deadlines page from spring 2027.

Provisional certificates are accepted up to one year after graduation, but students still in their final year cannot apply yet. If you are finishing your bachelor's in 2027, plan for the following intake and use the time for your English test and legalisation. Our how to apply to universities in Austria guide has a full timeline.

Applying from Afghanistan

For Afghan degrees, the University of Graz admits to a master's only on the basis of a bachelor's of at least four years plus a master's degree, with at least 80% of the maximum marks. A bachelor's alone does not qualify. If you meet this rule, you pay only the ÖH fee.

Your documents must be legalised as required for Afghan certificates. The Austrian Embassy in Islamabad states it cannot legalise Afghan documents since 1 January 2013, so confirm with the university's international office which route it accepts. See our documents and legalisation guide.

Living costs and the residence permit

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

Mistakes to avoid

• Picking the window by degree country: the University of Graz decides the window by your nationality.
• Submitting with documents missing: incomplete applications are rejected for that semester.
• Applying directly for a NAWI Graz master's: if your degree is not from Uni Graz or TU Graz, you first go through the TU Graz admission procedure.

Honest pros and cons

How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Choose your master's

   Use the master's programmes list and check if the TU Graz admission procedure applies.

2. 2

   Check general and country rules

   Read the master's admission requirements.

3. 3

   Get C1 English and legalised documents

   Have everything ready before the window opens; incomplete files are rejected.

4. 4

   Apply online in the non-EU window

   Submit via UNIGRAZonline between 16 November and 14 December 2026 for summer 2027.

5. 5

   Apply for the residence permit

   Use your admission letter at the Austrian embassy responsible for your country.