Fee exemptions
- Citizens of about 45 least-developed countries (the list in Annex 1 of the tuition-fee decree, including Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Nepal, Yemen and Zambia) have a general exemption and pay only the ÖH fee for their whole degree.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee per semester, non-EU nationals | €726.72, payable from the first semester of the degree |
| Tuition fee per semester, citizens on the least-developed-countries list (Annex 1) | Waived for the whole degree; only the ÖH fee applies |
| ÖH students' union fee | All students, every semester, regardless of tuition-fee status |
| Tuition fee waiver (illness, disability, study grant, etc.) | Apply via the Admission Office's Jira portal by 31 October (winter) or 31 March (summer); the ÖH fee is still due even if the waiver is granted |
| Living costs and the residence permit's proof of funds | You; the university pays no living allowance |
Who can apply
- Open to all nationalities; for a master's you need a relevant bachelor's degree that TU Wien accepts as equivalent to its own.
- Most bachelor's programmes are taught in German. A number of master's programmes are taught fully in English and set their own English requirement.
- Admission to a master's is decided on your previous degree's content, so module descriptions matter.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript/module descriptions, needed for the equivalence assessment for master's admission.
- Proof of English-language proficiency if applying to an English-taught master's programme (requirement set by the programme itself).
- Application form for admission to a master's programme, if a written application is required.
- Complete set of documents and certifications submitted via TISS within the non-EU/EEA deadline window.
How to apply
- Choose your programme and check its language and admission requirements.
- Register in TISS and submit the application with all documents and certifications.
- Non-EU/EEA citizens: the special deadline for winter semester 2026/27 (16 January – 15 July 2026) has already closed. The current window, for summer semester 2027, runs 16 July 2026 – 15 January 2027.
- Once admitted, enrol in person at the Admissions Office (Karlsplatz 13) by 31 October (winter) or 31 March (summer) and pay the semester fee.
Before you apply: things to know
- If you missed the 15 July 2026 non-EU deadline for winter semester 2026/27, your next chance is the summer semester 2027 window (16 July 2026 – 15 January 2027); these dates are months earlier than TU Wien's general admission periods.
- Assessment of a foreign bachelor's degree can take around three months, so apply early in the window, not near its end.
- Enrolment is completed in person in Vienna, so plan your visa and arrival before the enrolment cut-off (31 October for winter, 31 March for summer).
Common questions
Has the non-EU deadline for winter semester 2026/27 already passed?
Yes. It ran from 16 January to 15 July 2026 and is now closed. The next non-EU application window is for summer semester 2027, from 16 July 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Do citizens of the least-developed-countries list pay any tuition?
No. They are generally exempt from the tuition fee for their whole degree, but they still pay the ÖH students' union fee every semester.
Does the low tuition fee include living costs?
No. You need to budget separately for living costs in Vienna and meet the proof-of-funds requirement for your residence permit.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 23, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 6, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 20, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 4, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 18, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 1, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 8, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 15, 2027Deadline