TU Wien Helmut Veith Stipend Scholarship 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
If you’re a talented and driven female student aiming to pursue a Master's in Computer Science at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), here's an incredible opportunity to secure substantial funding and advance your academic journey in Europe! Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Vienna, Austria
Host Institutions: Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms (VCLA)
Study Level: Master’s in Computer Science (English-taught programs)
Target Group: Exceptionally talented female students (male applicants are not eligible)
Fields of Study: At least one of Helmut Veith’s research areas:
Logic in Computer Science
Formal Methods & Verification
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Algorithms & Complexity Theory
Computer Security
Value & Coverage:
EUR 7,000 per year (for up to 2 years)
Full tuition fee waiver at TU Wien
Award Duration: Up to 2 years, conditional on academic performance
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025 (annual deadline)
Start Semesters Available: Winter 2025/2026, Summer 2026, Winter 2026/2027
📚 Scholarship Overview
The Helmut Veith Stipend is an annual scholarship established to honor the memory of Professor Helmut Veith (1971–2016), a distinguished TU Wien computer scientist deeply committed to supporting women in the field .
🎁 What the Scholarship Offers:
EUR 7,000/year for living expenses, for up to two years
Full tuition waiver at TU Wien
Eligibility for several English-taught Master’s programs, including:
Data Science
Business Informatics
Logic and Computation
Media and Human-Centered Computing
Software Engineering & Internet Computing
Computer Engineering (Technische Informatik)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be female and eligible for admission to a TU Wien English-taught Master’s in Computer Science .
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (informatics, mathematics, or equivalent Bologna first-cycle) .
Demonstrate mathematical and technical expertise or interest in at least one of Helmut Veith’s research domains listed above .
Meet English proficiency requirements—TOEFL, IELTS, or proof of English-medium Bachelor study .
Enroll and be unconditionally admitted to a Master's program at TU Wien (the scholarship application does not replace the admission process) .
🔍 Conditions & Requirements
Selected scholars must:
Average at least 25 ECTS credits per term, with deadlines April 30 (winter term) and November 30 (summer term) .
Maintain a grade average of at most 1.5 (Austrian grading system) .
Reside in Austria during the term, with exceptions (e.g., internships or research visits) requiring approval .
📝 Application Procedure
Submit your application online via the TU Wien job portal (not via email) by November 30, 2025 .
Required Documents:
Cover Letter (funding request & context)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation Letter (intentions, funding necessity, faculty groups of interest)
Academic transcripts & diplomas (or preliminary certificate if final not available)
Contact details for two referees (at least one academic)
English language certificate (or confirmation of English-medium Bachelor study)
Copy of passport
Certified translations for documents not in English or German
ℹ️ After submission, the review process includes request for recommendations in early January, interviews in February, and award notifications by end of February .
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can male students apply?
No, the scholarship is exclusively for female students .
Q2: Which Master’s programs are eligible?
English-taught programs in Data Science, Business Informatics, Logic and Computation, Media & Human-Centered Computing, Software Engineering & Internet Computing, and Computer Engineering .
Q3: Can I apply before admission?
Yes—funding application can run in parallel with admission, but funding will only be granted after unconditional admission .
Q4: Does the stipend include accommodation or travel allowance?
No—it’s a cash award (EUR 7,000) plus tuition waiver. You must budget for housing, visa, living costs separately .
Q5: Can I work while receiving the stipend?
Yes. However, stipend is tax free, and additional income may affect taxation .
Q6: When will results be announced?
After the November 30 deadline: recommendations requested in January, interviews in February, and final decisions typically communicated by end of February .
