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 Business Informatics is a master’s programme at TU Wien in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Diplomingenieur/ Diplomingenieurin, Dipl.-Ing.. TU Wien is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
Business Informatics at TU Wien is the science behind digital business. This master's programme teaches you to design, develop and manage the intelligent systems that power companies. You learn to connect technical skill with strategic thinking, so you can shape digital strategies, streamline operations and turn data into business insight.
What you study
The first semester builds your foundations. You take modules in Data Analytics Foundation, Enterprise Engineering Foundation, Economic Modeling Foundation, Information Systems Engineering Foundation and Management Science Foundation. A module in Research Methods runs alongside these.
In the second and third semesters you go deeper in four key areas, with core and extension modules that build on the foundations. Open electives and extension courses let you explore interdisciplinary topics, apply management and economic modeling ideas in wider contexts, and pick up secondary skills.
The fourth semester is for your master's thesis: developing the topic and writing it up.
How the programme is organised
It is a full-time master's degree worth 120 ECTS, spread over four semesters. The language of instruction is English. The degree awarded is Dipl.-Ing., which is comparable internationally to a Master of Science. The programme code is UE 066 926. Full details of the structure and content are in the curriculum and in the course list in TISS.
Who it suits
This programme suits you if you are intrigued by e-commerce or want to bridge the gap between tech innovation and real business challenges. It fits graduates of Business Informatics bachelor's programmes and related fields who want to work across business and IT. The programme prepares you for a career in both academia and the private sector.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission without supplementary examinations is open to graduates of these bachelor's programmes: Business Informatics at TU Wien, Business Informatics at Universität Wien, Business Informatics at Universität Linz, Information Management at Universität Klagenfurt, and Software Engineering and Management at TU Graz.
Graduates of other bachelor's degrees can also apply. You must show knowledge, skills and competences equivalent to the Business Informatics bachelor's at TU Wien, at least to the extent specified: Business Informatics totalling at least 28 ECTS, Economics at least 18 ECTS, Information Technology at least 23 ECTS, and Structural Sciences at least 18 ECTS. Supplementary examinations totalling a maximum of 30 ECTS may be required to compensate for fundamental subject-specific differences.
General admission requirements are on the Admission to Master's Programmes page. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to TU Wien, and the university's own page gives the application period. As a public university, TU Wien charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester.
After the master's you can continue to a doctoral programme at TU Wien: the Doctoral Programme in Engineering, the Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences, or the Doctoral Programme in Social and Economic Sciences. For questions, contact the Student Union Business Informatics and Data Science or the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Informatics.
What the register says
The master’s programme in Business Informatics aims at a strong international embedding in research and business. To ensure this all the lectures of the master's programme are held in English and the students have to write their master’s thesis in English.
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
- Designing digital strategies
- Streamlining business operations
- Turning data into business insights
- Managing intelligent business systems
- Developing business informatics systems
- Academic research in business informatics
- Entrepreneurial ventures
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here TU Wien. 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 Business Informatics taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at TU Wien. 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 Vienna as the campus town for this programme at TU Wien.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here TU Wien. 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 TU Wien.
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 TU Wien.
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 TU Wien is linked from this page so you can compare.
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