Austria · Master's
Graz University of Technology
MSc Information and Computer Engineering
Graz University of Technology
Course Overview
TU Graz's MSc Information and Computer Engineering (ICE) is a joint degree of the Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering and the Faculty of Electrical and Information Engineering — a deliberately interdisciplinary Master's bridging hardware and software, with substantial weight on embedded systems, cybersecurity, signal processing, and the increasingly important hardware-software co-design space. The IAIK Institute (Institute of Applied Information Processing and Communications) at TU Graz is a globally-recognised cryptography research centre — IAIK researchers were core contributors to the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability discoveries that reshaped processor security.
Sri Lankan applicants from EE / CS / SE / Mechatronics Bachelor's backgrounds (Moratuwa EE / CSE / Mechatronics, Colombo UCSC, SLIIT, NSBM, NIBM) use TU Graz ICE for: tuition at €1,480/year non-EU, a direct line into Austria's Silicon Alps semiconductor and embedded employer cluster (AVL, NXP Austria, AT&S, ams OSRAM, Infineon Austria), and Graz's lower cost of living than Vienna (~15-20% cheaper). The 4-semester (120 ECTS) curriculum offers specialisations in Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing and Communications, plus Computational Intelligence. The mandatory Master's thesis (30 ECTS) is often run jointly with industry partners (AVL, NXP, Infineon) or in IAIK's cryptography research labs. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior embedded engineering, hardware security, and signal processing roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, MillenniumIT, MAS Holdings (Industry 4.0), Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka Telecom, plus academic posts at Moratuwa, SLIIT, and NSBM.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a closely-related discipline with first / upper-second class equivalent.
- check_circle Demonstrated coursework in digital electronics, computer architecture, signal processing, programming (C, C++, Python), and applied mathematics — TU Graz runs a curriculum-equivalence assessment for non-EU applicants.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from UoM (EE / CSE / Mechatronics), Colombo UCSC, SLIIT, NSBM, NIBM, or IIT with first / upper-second class are competitive.
- check_circle Motivation letter (1-2 pages), CV, two academic references, and transcripts with explicit module breakdown.
- check_circle Document nostrification through the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education is part of the application file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (no band below 5.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: B2 First with grade C or higher.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — German not required for the degree (though valued for Austrian internships and the Red-White-Red Card pathway).
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants from UoM / UCSC / SLIIT / NSBM qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €1,480 | Rs. 510,600 |
| Living Expenses in Graz (12 months) | €10,800 | Rs. 3,726,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €900 | Rs. 310,500 |
| Lab Hardware, Books & Conference Travel | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €14,180 | Rs. 4,892,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
TU Graz MSc ICE graduates qualify for Austria's Red-White-Red Card for Graduates (12-month job-search permit), with conversion at a qualifying offer. Master's-level salaries clear the EU Blue Card threshold (~€45,500/year gross in 2025); the points-based RWR Card pathway leads to permanent residence after 24 months. Major Styrian / Carinthian employers in the Silicon Alps cluster: AVL List, NXP Austria, AT&S, ams OSRAM, Infineon Austria, Magna Steyr, Anexia, Knapp AG, plus Vienna-based hires at Erste Group, Raiffeisen, and Boehringer Ingelheim Vienna. Median starting salary €48,000-€60,000 gross. Sri Lankan returnees route into senior embedded engineering, hardware security, ML engineering, and signal processing roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, MillenniumIT, MAS Holdings, Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka Telecom, and academic positions at Moratuwa, SLIIT, and NSBM.
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