Montanuniversitaet Leoben

Institution Info

The Montanuniversitaet Leoben has successfully established its position as a technical university with a unique orientation. The study programmes offered - with their specific focus areas - can only be pursued at Leoben. As a result, graduates are amongst the most sought-after academics of all.

As one of the smallest universities in Austria, the Montanuniversitaet offers its students an outstandingly good infrastructure and the best possible attention from the academic staff. “Mass university” is a foreign concept in Leoben, and according to a recent study, at no other university do students feel more content and comfortable than at Leoben.

Studies are in principle based along the value-added chain, from the raw materials and production materials, and on to the finished product. The range of studies is complimented by multidisciplinary fields such as Industrial Environmental Protection and Industrial Logistics.

The first year of studies, as an introductory phase for guidance and orientation, is the same for all students. As a result, students can switch study programmes seamlessly at the end of the first year without losing any time. In these first two semesters, particular attention is paid to the basic subjects, and all first-year students are brought to a uniform academic level. In the beginning, the curriculum covers the following subjects: Physics, mathematics, computer applications and programming, chemistry, and mechanics.

Seven study programmes grant the bachelor’s degree after the seventh semester. This is followed by a more in-depth master’s programme (three or four semesters, depending on the programme) and a subsequent master’s thesis. Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive the academic title of Diplomingenieur, which is equivalent to the qualification of a Master of Science. Afterwards students can opt for a doctoral degree (six semesters).

During their studies, all students are required to complete a six-month internship at a company that is relevant to their fields of studies.

The Montanuniversitaet is traditionally closely associated with industry and the economy. Due to a large number of projects in cooperation with various companies, students are integrated very early into a network which will later provide them with many benefits and a headstart in the professional world. Thanks also to the strong application-oriented style of the teaching, students are always kept abreast of the latest states of the art, and rapidly find themselves at home in their vocations.

With its unique education and orientation, the Montanuniversitaet of Leoben holds a special position on the international training market. Graduates from Leoben are in greater demand than ever before, and the economy is in need of even more experts.

As a graduate, the best possible prospects are open to you for an excellent career in economics, industry, and research.