We offer dedicated students the opportunity to write their bachelor's or master's thesis in a highly relevant and practice-oriented environment. Our research at the interface of real estate, technology, and management focuses on the challenges of tomorrow—from digital transformation and new ways of working to the circular economy in facility management.

Why write a thesis at IFM?

  • At the cutting edge: Conduct research on cutting-edge topics such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and sustainability in real estate management.
  • Practical relevance & network: Thanks to our close cooperation with industry and the Real Estate User Group (REUG), real economic issues flow directly into our scientific work.
  • Excellent supervision: Benefit from the scientific expertise of our team.

Topics advertised for final theses

We are currently accepting proposals for practical and research-oriented projects in the following thematic areas. If you are interested in any of these areas, please contact us directly to discuss specific project topics:

Analyses and concepts from the perspective of service providers and suppliers in real estate and facility management. Potential areas of focus include new business models, PropTech solutions, service innovations, and the market structures of the future.

Research from the perspective of real estate users and corporate real estate management. Here, we focus on topics such as “new ways of working,” workplace optimization (workplace strategies), space efficiency, and evolving user needs.

The systematic documentation, analysis, and evaluation of specific use cases for digitalization across the real estate lifecycle. The focus is on practical examples related to the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and smart buildings.

Research into the next generation of management and IT systems (such as CAFM and ERP) in facility management. Topics include the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), real-time data, and cloud-based platforms.

Contributing to large-scale empirical studies on market developments, current trends (e.g., sustainability/ESG), and value creation in national and international facility management.

Procedure and application

  1. Choose a topic area & get in touch: Select one of the topic areas listed above and contact us. Our tip: We’d be happy to suggest specific topics that align perfectly with our current research priorities. The big advantage for you: Since you’ll be working directly within our daily research field, we can provide you with the best possible support and offer highly qualified, in-depth feedback! (Of course, you can also propose your own suitable idea after consultation.)
  2. Initial meeting: During a joint meeting, we will clarify the general framework, the specific research question, and the timeline. In a one-on-one consultation, our experts will provide you with targeted support in developing a compelling proposal for your thesis.
    1. Download the proposal template here
  3. Registration & Formalities: Once we’ve reached an agreement, the thesis will be officially registered. Important: Please ensure on your own responsibility that you meet all the requirements and formalities of your respective faculty for registering and completing your thesis.

Contact for general inquiries:
Real Estate and Facility Management Research Group (IFM)
Email: office@ifm.tuwien.ac.at
Website: tuwien.at/mwbw/im/ie/ifm