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 Geoenergy Engineering 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 Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing. Montanuniversität Leoben is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Geoenergy Engineering 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
What you study
The master's programme in Geoenergy Engineering builds on the bachelor's programme in the same field and adds to it. The focus is the sustainable energy use of the subsurface. The register names four topic areas: extraction of geothermal energy, geological energy storage, production and transport of liquid and gaseous energy sources and raw materials, and decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Alongside the technical content, students can gain interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, social skills and leadership skills. The programme prepares you for later work in an international environment.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. There is no entrance examination according to the register.
The degree is a Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin (Dipl.-Ing), awarded after 120 ECTS over four semesters, two years, in Leoben.
There is no central application portal. You apply directly to Montanuniversität Leoben, and the institution's own programme page gives the application period and the documents you need. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester.
What the register says
The master's programme in Geoenergy Engineering serves to enhance and complement the scientific professional training gained in the bachelor's programme in Geoenergy Engineering. The focus of the course is on sustainable energy use of the subsurface. Topics covered include the extraction of geothermal energy, geological energy storage, production and transport of liquid and gaseous energy sources/raw materials and decarbonisation of the energy sector. Besides technical knowledge the students will be able to gain interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, social and leadership skills for later work in an international environment.
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
- Geothermal energy development
- Geological energy storage
- Production and transport of liquid and gaseous energy sources
- Raw materials extraction
- Decarbonisation of the energy sector
- Engineering roles in an international environment
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: No. 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 Geoenergy Engineering 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: No. 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.
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