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Austria Winter semester 2026/27 intake: non-EU Master's application typically closes around early September 2026 — confirm per programme

TU Graz International Scholarship

Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is one of Austria's top technical universities, strong in engineering, computer science, and the natural sciences. Austria's public tuition for non-EU students is comparatively low — around EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 per year) at public universities — so the financial barrier is far smaller than in the UK, US, or Australia from the outset. On top of this, TU Graz and partner foundations offer merit-based scholarships and grants to outstanding international students; values vary by scheme and year and many are need- or performance-linked rather than a single fixed award, so treat this as merit grant support that reduces an already-low cost. For Sri Lankan applicants, TU Graz suits first-class engineering/science graduates from Moratuwa, Peradeniya, or similar. Confirm the specific scholarship, its value, and deadlines with TU Graz's international office, as offerings change between intakes.

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Base Tuition

~EUR 726.72 / semester (public rate)

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Scholarship Value

Merit grant — varies by scheme

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Master's Language

Several taught in English

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Strong Technical Bachelor's

A relevant Bachelor's degree, ideally first-class or strong upper-second from a recognised Sri Lankan university (engineering, computing, science). TU Graz checks subject equivalence carefully — your prior coursework must align with the Master's specialisation.

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Admission to an Eligible Master's

You must be admitted to a TU Graz Master's programme, several of which are taught in English. Merit scholarships and grants are then assessed separately, often via the international office or partner foundations.

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English (and sometimes German)

English-taught Master's require IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~87 or equivalent. Some programmes have German components — check the language of instruction per programme. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees may use an MOI route where accepted.

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Confirm the Specific Scheme

Because grant values and eligibility vary by scheme and year (and some are need- or performance-based), confirm the exact scholarship, amount, and deadline with TU Graz's international/welcome office before relying on it for your visa funds.

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Apply for admission to TU Graz

Submit your Master's admission application with transcripts, degree certificate, CV, and English evidence by the programme deadline. Account for prior-learning equivalence checks for technical programmes.

Identify the right scholarship scheme

Contact TU Graz's international office to identify merit grants or partner-foundation scholarships you qualify for, and note their separate deadlines and required documents.

Submit the scholarship application

Complete the relevant scholarship form with motivation letter, references, and any need/performance evidence required by the scheme.

Accept and apply for the Austrian student visa

On receiving your offer and any grant confirmation, apply for the Austrian student residence permit/visa (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende), showing your offer, funding, and required living-cost evidence. Start early — Austrian processing can take time.

Why TU Graz?

TU Graz is a leading Austrian technical university with internationally recognised research in engineering, computer science, and materials, and strong industry links. Austria's low public tuition plus Graz's affordable, walkable student city make it one of the better-value technical destinations in the EU.