High School

GEO-Day

Ein Geometer Messgerät auf einer Baustelle.

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Open house – individuals or groups – no registration required – free of charge

Not familiar with geodesy and geoinformation? We can change that: Come to the GEO open house and immerse yourself in the world of satellite data, laser scanners, virtual and augmented reality tools, and much more. We are happy to welcome entire school classes, but anyone else who is interested is also welcome.

Guided Tour at the Atomic Institute

Yellow reactor in the research laboratory of the Institute of Nuclear Engineering at TU Wien

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Guided tour – for groups – by appointment – subject to a fee

On our guided tour, you will visit the research reactor and learn about its functions and benefits. The tour covers topics such as nuclear physics, reactor physics, neutron and radiation physics, and radiation protection. For school groups, a guided tour of the ATI is a practical addition to the physics curriculum for Year 8 and/or Year 12.

Guided Tour with Study Information

Eine Gruppe an Schülerinnen sitzt in einem Raum.

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Guided tour – as a group – upon registration – free of charge

Would you like to get to know TU Wien better? We offer special guided tours for school classes and groups of prospective students. We will show you around the TU Wien campus and answer any questions you may have about studying here.

Idea Award: TU Wien Ideas Competition for High School Students

Idea Award Logo

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Idea Contest—as an individual or as a team—after registration (idea submission)—free of charge

The Idea Award is TU Wien’s ideas competition for high school and college students. Ideas can be submitted in various categories through November 8, including as part of a class or school project. The best submissions will be invited to the closing event at TU Wien, and the best idea will receive a prize of €500. It’s a chance to showcase your creativity and spirit of inquiry and get to know TU Wien.

I'm going to be a technician!

Eine weibliche Person steht in einem Labor und lächelt.

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For women – counseling – as an individual – no appointment necessary – free of charge

We offer information specifically for (young) women on choosing a degree program, career profiles, and starting your studies at TU Wien.

Mitmachlabor in Physical Chemistry

Flüssigkeiten in Glasbehälter in einem chemischen Labor.

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Workshop—as a group—by registration—fee required

Chemistry isn’t just about things that stink and explode! In the TU’s hands-on lab, children and teens can explore the world of chemistry around them and discover how many areas of daily life are influenced by the natural sciences.

Online GEO-Week

Ein roter Standortspfeil auf einer Karte.

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Lecture – as a group – after registration – free of charge

We offer school classes an insight into the world of surveying, earth observation, laser scanners, robotics, geosciences, and much more. Teachers book exciting lectures in advance, each lasting one school hour, which are then presented to the students via Zoom by our scientists.

Personal Study Counselling

Eine Studentin wird von einer Person beraten.

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Offers for general or study-specific advice

Are you interested in studying at TU Wien and would like to find out more about the wide range of courses on offer? Book a consultation appointment and clarify your questions in a personal meeting. The consultation can take place on site at TU Wien or online.

P.L.A.N.E.T.

A view over the shoulders of two children as they are making paper

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(Educational) Materials — as a group — by registration — free of charge

At P.L.A.N.E.T., school classes independently explore the nine planetary boundaries through workshops, field trips, and events. The project supports selected partner schools upon registration.

Services of TU Wien Library

Bibliothek der TU Wien.

Various offers – individuals or groups – free of charge

As a public library, the TU Wien Library invites school pupils and anyone else who is interested to come and get to know the library and make use of its services. From guided tours to support with pre-scientific work, the TU Wien Library offers a wide variety of programmes for different target groups.

Studieren Probieren

Studieren Probieren Logo ist zu sehen.

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Various activities – for individuals – by registration – free of charge

‘Studieren Probieren’ offers you the chance to get a taste of your chosen degree programme! A student will accompany you to a selected lecture or seminar, after which you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about the degree programme.

TU Wien Pilot Factory

Zwei Kinder sitzen vor einer Maschine die arbeitet.

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Various activities – for individuals or groups – by booking

The Pilot Factory at TU Wien offers guided tours for school groups as well as individuals. In addition, workshops are being developed for pupils aged approximately 8–14, focusing on topics such as the energy consumption of different manufacturing processes, environmentally friendly production, the recyclability of materials and innovation processes.

VCLA - Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms

Codeing auf einem Bildschirm.

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Various offers - for individuals - no registration required - free of charge

We offer a wide range of different activities! These range from logic puzzles at the Vienna Science Ball to the LogicLounge public discussion series and interactive exhibitions such as the City of Vienna Research Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our programs!

welcome.TU.code

Eine junge Person schaut auf einen Bildschirm und programmiert.

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Workshop – for individuals or groups – registration required – free of charge

Welcome.TU.code offers basic computer science workshops, an introduction to software and hardware, and programming. The program is aimed at anyone, especially those with a migrant background or from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, who have not yet had access to computer science.