At some Austrian universities, different selection procedures have been introduced for a variety of study programmes in order to reduce the number of first-year students embarking on their studies. Our study programmes at Leoben are not affected by this issue, there is no selection process and enrollment is simple. All students with Austrian school-leaving certificates can enroll at Montanuniversität.

If you graduated outside of Austria, or already have a degree in a technical subject, you will need to go through an application process. Please note that Joint Master Programmes and Double Degree Programmes have selection processes. More information can be found on the websites of the respective master's programmes.

According to legislation, all those wishing to study for a bachelor's, master's or diploma degree programme at Montanuniversität Leoben must register in time. All dates and deadlines can be found here. 

Please note: Pre-registration does not replace the need for enrollment (admission to study)! You do not need a school-leaving certificate for pre-registration. You can pre-register for multiple universities or study programmes – if in doubt, register with us, as: you do not have to unregister from Montanuniversität, if you eventually decide not to study in Leoben.

For detailed information on the admission process, please find information here.

Ordentliche Studierende aus Österreich, einem EU- oder EWR-Staat und Studierende, denen Österreich auf Grund eines völkerrechtlichen Vertrages dieselben Rechte für den Berufszugang gewährt wie Inländern (z.B. Konventionsflüchtlinge), sind für die Mindeststudiendauer ihres Studiums plus zwei Toleranzsemester vom Studienbeitrag befreit. Es ist lediglich der ÖH-Beitrag zu entrichten.
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ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

These "credit points" intend to make courses and their associated exams comparable and more transperent across the European Higher Education Area. The number of credit points indicate the amount of work load associated with a certain course and exam.

You can either rent a flat – alone or with others as a flat-share – or stay in one of the many halls of residence at Montanuniversität Leoben. We recommend that you apply promptly, if you want a place in a hall of residence. 

Technically, you can start your study programme at Montanuniversität Leoben in the summer semester. However, first-year lectures start in the winter semester and build upwards on this basis. You will have much more work to do, if you dive straight into the summer semester.

There are enough places available in the lectures and exercises for everyone – mass university is a foreign concept in Leoben.

We have agreements with numerous universities in Europe and further afield that will allow you to spend one or two semesters abroad. Studying abroad not only helps you learn a foreign language, but also boosts your cultural understanding and flexibility, increases your chances of finding a great first job and generally enriches your life. MIRO - Montanuniversität International Relations Office is there to support and advise all students who want to study abroad. 

More information on studying abroad here

The minimum duration of study for a bachelor's degree is 7 semesters (including one internship semester). For a master's degree, the duration of study of study is 4 semesters.

Great emphasis is placed on personal supervision right from the start at Montanuniversität Leoben. To make the first few weeks of university life easier for new students, you will be looked after by students from other years as part of a tutorial programme and you can go to them with questions and problems and ask their advice during that time. 

In the first six weeks of the winter semester, within the framework of the "STEOP", the courses "Basic academic skills" and "Introduction to STEM subjects" are completed. In "Basic academic skills", the essentials of rhetoric and presentation technology or how to work with Office applications are taught. The course "Introduction to STEM subjects" offers an overview of the basic science and mathematics required for the field of study. In addition to becoming familiar with the basic terms in the respective subjects, first-year students will also gain an understanding of the thematic interconnection of the various subjects. If there are any questions, the "peer teachers" from higher semesters will be there to help so that the "STEOP" will be completed in November.

The first year of study is almost identical for all students at Montanuniversität Leoben. As a result, students can switch study programmes seamlessly at the end of the first year without losing any time. The first two semesters teach you the basics of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics that are required for studying engineering. This year of common studies makes the average course duration much shorter. There are plenty of practice and laboratory places in every subject.