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 Civil Engineering Science (DiCES) is a master’s programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Leoben as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science (MSc). Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Digital Civil Engineering Science (DiCES) is one of 3 English-taught Civil Engineering programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 3 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; 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 Civil Engineering Science (DiCES) is a Master of Science (MSc) programme taught in English at Montanuniversität Leoben, a public university. It is offered jointly with TU Wien. The programme carries 120 ECTS and takes two years (four semesters).
What you study
The register description sets out a clear path. You start with the important fundamentals of computer science and civil engineering. From there you go deeper into theoretical and applied digital civil engineering. The aim is to understand the scientific and engineering methods behind the end-to-end digitalisation of design, production and utilisation processes. You also gain in-depth knowledge of digitisation and automation-supported processes in the construction industry.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English. The register lists an admission procedure as the entrance requirement, so you should expect to go through that process. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to the institution, and its own page gives the application period. As a public university, Montanuniversität Leoben charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the programme page for details on the joint setup with TU Wien and on how the admission procedure works.
What the register says
Students first learn all the important fundamentals of computer science and civil engineering before delving deeper into theoretical and applied digital civil engineering. This is the best starting point for understanding the scientific and engineering methods involved in the end-to-end digitalisation of design, production and utilisation processes. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of digitisation and automation-supported processes in the construction industry.
Dieses Studium wird gemeinsam von der TU Wien und der Montanuniversität Leoben angeboten.
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
- Civil engineering roles focused on digitalisation and automation in construction
- Work on end-to-end digital processes in design, production and utilisation
- Positions involving computer science methods applied to civil engineering
- Engineering roles in the construction industry dealing with digitisation-supported processes
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. 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: Admission procedure. 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 Civil Engineering Science (DiCES) taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Montanuniversität Leoben. 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 Leoben as the campus town for this programme at Montanuniversität Leoben.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. 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: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Montanuniversität Leoben.
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 Montanuniversität Leoben.
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 Montanuniversität Leoben is linked from this page so you can compare.