How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Digital Energy Solutions is a master’s programme at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Linz, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Hagenberg, Linz, Wels as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science (MSc). Johannes Kepler University Linz is a public university in Upper Austria.
How it compares
Master in Digital Energy Solutions is one of 9 English-taught Energy & Renewable Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 9 institutions. 9 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 3 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
Digital Energy Solutions is a joint master's degree run by Johannes Kepler University Linz and FH Oberösterreich, the university of applied sciences of Upper Austria. The programme is taught in English and leads to a Master of Science in Engineering after four full-time semesters (120 ECTS). It brings energy technology together with IT, markets and regulation, and it is built for people who want to work on the energy transition from more than one angle.
What you study
The curriculum is shared between the two institutions. The study plan lists these areas:
- Fundamentals of Engineering (6 ECTS)
- Application of Energy Technology (12 ECTS)
- Information Technology (21 ECTS)
- Business and sustainability management (12 ECTS)
- Energy Economics & Law (9 ECTS)
- Energy Technology (9 ECTS)
- Scientific Competences (30 ECTS)
- Compulsory electives (18 ECTS), with one elective course chosen from a pool labelled A to F
The named specialisations are energy technology, energy economics and regulation, business and sustainability management, information technology, and the application of energy technology. The mix is deliberate: technical know-how sits next to economic understanding and regulatory competence, with digital thinking running through all of it.
How the programme is organised
It is a full-time joint degree, with teaching at the Hagenberg and Wels campuses of FH Oberösterreich and involvement from JKU Linz. The programme has 30 study places. An exchange semester at an international partner institution is possible. Because it is a joint programme, tuition is charged at both FH Oberösterreich and JKU Linz; the JKU offers ways to be exempted from its tuition, which matters most for applicants from third countries. Check the current fee and ÖH contribution details with both institutions.
Who it suits
Admission is open to graduates of a bachelor's or diploma programme whose previous studies have a clear link to business, law, engineering or related interdisciplinary fields. That range is wide on purpose. The idea is to bring students with different but complementary backgrounds into one room, so an economist and an engineer can work on the same energy problem. If you want to shape a secure, sustainable and efficient energy future and you are comfortable crossing between disciplines, this fits.
Admission, language and next steps
There is an admission procedure with an interview and a test. Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal, and the programme page gives the application period and the separate deadline for people who need a visa. The teaching language is English throughout. You can book a non-binding online consultation to talk through your background before applying. Bring a completed first degree with a relevant focus, and be ready to explain at interview why the energy transition needs your particular mix of skills.
What the register says
Entwicklung smarter Energiesysteme
Nutzung von Big Data in der Energiewirtschaft
Integration von Internet of Things-Technologien für eine effiziente Energieversorgung
gemeinsames Studium der Universität Linz und der FH Oberösterreich
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Energy utility roles with energy providers
- Grid operator and network operator positions
- Industry roles with large industrial energy consumers
- Consultancy work in energy and regulation
- Research on smart grids and renewable energy
- Digital platform and IT roles in the energy sector
- Start-ups working on the energy transition
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Johannes Kepler University Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Digital Energy Solutions taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Johannes Kepler University Linz. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Hagenberg, Linz, Wels as the campus town for this programme at Johannes Kepler University Linz.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Johannes Kepler University Linz. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Johannes Kepler University Linz.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Johannes Kepler University Linz.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Johannes Kepler University Linz is linked from this page so you can compare.
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