High flying careers for a better environment.

This interdisciplinary MSc Program is a joint program of the TU Wien and the Vienna School of International Studies - Diplomatische Akademie Wien, where the first academic year takes place, whereas the second year is located at TU Wien. It is a pioneering project in its combination of international issues and environmental technology.

Over the last few years environmental challenges have taken on a new urgency on a local, regional and global level. In particular, issues regarding the protection and sustainable use of environmental resources have become an existential concern. This puts increasing demands on decision-makers, who require a broad knowledge and understanding of the political, legal, economic and technical issues involved. Everybody concerned, whether as representatives of ministries, international organizations, NGOs or the private sector, has to deal with an ever increasing range of environment related questions.

This postgraduate MSc Program enables graduates to understand and analyze the relevant scientific and technical issues at the same time as providing them with a sound knowledge of international affairs in order to deal with both current and future challenges concerning the environment and sustainable development.

Key Facts

Degree Awarded: Master of Science (Technische Universität Wien & Diplomatische Akademie) - MSc (TU & DA) 

Academic Directors: Prof.Dr. Johann Fellner (TU Wien), Prof.Dr. Holger Hestermeyer LL.B. (Vienna School of International Studies - Diplomatische Akademie Wien)

Language: English

Duration: 4 Semesters

Location: Vienna, Austria

Costs: EUR 15,500 for the second academic year at TU Wien

Next Program Start: September 2025

Application Deadline: Application closed for 2025

Application:  online via the DA plattform at: https://application.da-vienna.ac.at/academic-programme, opens an external URL in a new window
You have to apply for class 2026, but will be considered for class 2025.

Admission requirements: Admission requires an internationally recognized academic degree (all academic degrees in Austria, bachelor's, master's or university of applied sciences degrees from Austrian or foreign universities), as well as proof of excellent English language skills (native language, 1st degree in English, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL).

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