Austria is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for international students pursuing degrees in Engineering and Information Technology.
With top-tier universities, industry partnerships, and generous state funding, Austria offers fully funded opportunities that cover tuition, living expenses, and research support. This guide outlines the most prestigious fully funded scholarships available in 2025 for students in engineering and IT fields.
1. Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET & Non-EU Students
Offered By: Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research (OeAD)
Fields: All Engineering disciplines, Information Technology, Embedded Systems, Network Engineering, Software Development
Funding:
- Monthly stipend of €1,250
- Health insurance
- Accommodation support
- Travel allowance
Eligibility: Non-EU citizens enrolled in or graduating from universities outside Europe
Level: Master’s and PhD
Deadline: March 1, 2025
2. Helmut Veith Stipend for Women in Computer Science
Offered By: Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms (VCLA) at TU Wien
Fields: Theoretical Computer Science, Software Verification, Cryptography, Algorithm Engineering
Funding:
- €6,000 per year for up to 2 years
- Full tuition waiver
Eligibility: Female students applying for a Master’s in Computer Science at TU Wien
Level: Master’s
Deadline: November 30, 2024
3. TU Wien – Doctoral School Scholarships in Engineering and IT
Offered By: TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
Fields: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, ICT, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems
Funding:
- Monthly salary as a doctoral researcher (€2,400+ gross)
- Research travel support
- Access to cutting-edge labs and industry partnerships
Eligibility: International PhD candidates with excellent academic background
Deadline: Varies by department and open year-round
4. ISTA PhD Program – Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Fields: Computer Science, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Computational Physics, Bioinformatics
Funding:
- Full tuition
- €2,800/month gross salary
- Paid research placements
- International conference travel
Eligibility: Outstanding bachelor’s or master’s graduates worldwide
Level: Direct-entry PhD
Deadline: January 8, 2025 (for September 2025 intake)
5. Technology Scholarships – Scholarships of the Province of Styria
Offered By: Styrian Government + FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences
Fields: Applied Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems, IT Security
Funding:
- Full tuition
- Monthly living stipend
- German language courses
- Industrial placement opportunities in Styria
Eligibility: Non-EU students in STEM fields
Level: Master’s
Deadline: May 2025 (Tentative)
6. OEAD – Marietta Blau Grant
Offered By: Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Fields: All technical and scientific disciplines, including Engineering and Computer Science
Funding:
- €1,200/month for 6–12 months
- Research mobility funding for thesis work abroad (during PhD)
Eligibility: Doctoral candidates at Austrian universities
Level: PhD (partial support for research abroad)
Deadline: February & September annually
7. University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships
Fields: Game Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Networked Systems
Funding:
- Tuition waiver
- Internship placement at Austrian companies
- Monthly scholarship stipend
Eligibility: International applicants with strong academic records
Level: Master’s
Deadline: March 2025
8. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (with Austrian Partner Universities)
Fields: Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing, Smart Systems, Industrial Informatics
Funding:
- Full tuition
- Monthly living allowance (€1,000)
- Travel and installation grants
Eligibility: Open to students from all nationalities
Partner Universities in Austria: TU Graz, TU Wien, FH Upper Austria
Level: Master’s
Deadline: Typically December–January for 2025 intake
9. FH Technikum Wien – International Engineering Scholarships
Fields: Mechatronics, Renewable Energy, Software Engineering, Medical Engineering
Funding:
- Tuition reduction or full waiver
- Internship with Austrian tech firms
Eligibility: Based on academic excellence and financial need
Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s
Deadline: April 2025
10. Doctoral Academy Graz – University of Graz
Fields: Interdisciplinary engineering, Digital Transformation, Smart Grids, Data Analytics
Funding:
- Full doctoral funding
- Monthly research salary
- Conference travel and workshops
Eligibility: Competitive admission process for international PhD students
Level: PhD
Deadline: Varies by faculty
These scholarships not only offer financial support but also connect students with Austria’s fast-growing innovation hubs in Vienna, Graz, Linz, and Klagenfurt. With programs tailored to meet the demands of Industry 4.0, Austria remains one of the most promising destinations in Europe for engineers and technologists seeking world-class education and career mobility.
