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 Technical Chemistry is a master’s programme at Graz University of Technology in Graz, taught in English. It carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplomingenieur/Diplomingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing.. Graz University of Technology is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in Technical Chemistry is one of 9 English-taught Chemistry programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 5 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. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
Technical Chemistry at TU Graz is a four semester master's programme taught entirely in English. It carries 120 ECTS and leads to the degree Diplom-Ingenieurin or Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing. or DI), which is equivalent to a Master of Science (MSc). The programme is run in cooperation with the University of Graz.
What you study
You build on physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, and technology, then specialise. The programme's focus is on technologies for the future: energy conversion and storage, electrochemical technologies, and materials science. You can specialise in one of these areas:
- Renewable Resources: practical work on the chemistry of renewable resources, renewable materials and substances, energy sources and storage, biobased compounds, biomass, and solid and liquid biofuels.
- Macromolecular Chemistry and Plastics Technology: concepts used in the production of materials, synthesising compounds, developing new technological methods, and applying theoretical models.
- Inorganic Materials and Electrochemistry: basic and applied organometallic chemistry, with experimental work in catalysis, interface chemistry, and electrochemistry.
Teaching happens in laboratories and project laboratories. You carry out experiments and take on tasks from current research topics, seeing the work of individual research groups. An analysis centre offers magnetic resonance techniques, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis. In the Soft Matter Application Lab (SOMAPP Lab) you learn analytical methods for soft matter analysis. A cooperation with ELETTRA-Sincrotrone Trieste gives access to scattering and nanoanalysis methods. Guest lectures from academia and industry are part of the Austrian Chemical Society lecture series.
How the programme is organised
The programme is modular, so you choose your own specialisation. It runs over four semesters and 120 ECTS. The curriculum and semester plan set out the structure. Industrial partners such as AVL, Hilti, and Allnex provide practical insights and support for research projects. Cooperation with the Christian Doppler Laboratories often produces topics for master's theses. You can also take the Artificial Intelligence Engineering (AIE) extension programme during or after the master's to add AI skills.
Who it suits
It suits students who want to work at the point where chemistry meets technology: developing and testing substances and materials for accumulators and fuel cells, working on recycling, plastics technology, or pollution control, or developing organic conductors and semiconductors for microelectronics and photovoltaics. If you like laboratory work and want to choose your own specialisation, this fits. A graduate describes an internship at an international chemical company in Germany, a stay abroad in America, and an Erasmus+ internship in a research group in Valencia.
Admission, language and next steps
The admission requirement is a completed relevant bachelor's degree. Graduates of the bachelor's programme Chemistry at TU Graz or the University of Graz are admitted without conditions. Graduates of other national or international bachelor's and master's programmes should check the exact requirements in the curriculum. You must prove English language competence. You can complete the admission procedure before finishing your bachelor's studies. Registration for the academic year 2027/28 runs from 15 October to 15 December 2026. Graduates of TU Graz and NAWI Graz students at the University of Graz are exempt from the admissions procedure and follow separate instructions. Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal. Contact: studynoSpam@tugraz.at. 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
Students of the master’s degree programme in Technical Chemistry will receive in-depth training in the following areas of specialisation based on a bachelor's degree programme with a suitable subject orientation: - Renewable Resources - Macromolecular Chemistry and Technology - Inorganic Materials and Electrochemistry
gemeinsam mit der Universität Graz
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
- Chemical industry
- Materials development
- Water management
- Environmental technology
- Waste management
- Accumulator and fuel cell development
- Microelectronics and photovoltaics
- Research project management in industry
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. 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 Technical Chemistry taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Graz University of Technology. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The study load is 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at Graz University of Technology.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. 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 Graz University of Technology.
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 Graz University of Technology.
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 Graz University of Technology is linked from this page so you can compare.