TECH Scholarship for Master's Students

TECH Stipendium

The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is offering a new TECH Scholarship for Master Students from Europe, South America & Mexico.

In order to inspire new and talented students from Europe, South America & Mexico to pursue a master's degree in Austria, the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) | FH Kärnten (in collaboration with companies and associations) is offering four scholarships of 8,400 euros each.

The following goals are being pursued:

Acquisition of highly qualified students from Europe, South America & Mexico
Attracting new & high potentials for the industry in Carinthia
Enable integration & retention in Carinthia

Details

Country of origin / nationality: European continent, South America, Mexico*)
Destination country: Austria
Subject area: Engineering, IT, Civil Engineering
Type of funding: grant for the first year of study in the target country
Funding: other institutions
Target group: Graduates (Bachelor graduates, high potentials)
Funding providers: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, associations and other institutions
Contingent: Four scholarships for the fall semester 2026/27 starting from 1 October 2026
Grant: EUR 8,400.00 for the first year of study (1st and 2nd semester) per scholarship

Submission deadline: 15.5.2026

The scholarship includes:

1st and 2nd semester: Monthly scholarship of EUR 700.00
3rd and 4th semester: Part-time employment (maximum 20 hours per week) in one of the partner companies or the research department of CUAS (depending on availability)
German language course free of charge (German for Beginners, Language Immersion Course) at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in order to enhance chances for a successful career entry.

Requirements/Criteria:

Excellent Bachelor's degree
No residence in Austria at the time of application
No Austrian Citizenship
Nationality according to the country list*)
Admission to one of the Master´s programs according to the list**)
Only for bachelor’s degree graduates who have not yet obtained a master’s degree
Full payment of tuition fees including ÖH-contribution (payment possible from mid-January 2026 at the earliest)

Modalities & Application:

Eligible applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates who fulfill the above listed criteria will receive an Email with a link in order to apply for the TECH scholarship.

Apply for a Master program at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

The deadline for the application for the scholarship is: 15th May 2026

Official notification of the award of the scholarship will be sent directly to the selected students by the end of June 2026 at the latest.

Obligations of the scholarship holders: During the duration of the funding period scholarship holders need to commit to all regulations of the training agreement and the study and examination regulations.