Overview

In the Techno-Economics programme from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), you focus on making new discoveries at the interface between engineering and economy and develop these findings during your dissertation research.

Features

As part of the scientific community within the doctoral school, your supervisor supports your dissertation with their expertise and facilitates relevant contacts both inside and outside TU Graz.

In addition, you exchange information with other teachers and students about the progress and preliminary results from your dissertation research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Techno Economy combines the fields of technology and economy. In this context, we understand economy to address aspects of economic and social science perspectives.

Techno Economy deals with scientific research that occurs at this interface, from knowledge-based research driven by the application of economic theory to technical and scientific basic research that is of practical importance.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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87

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 8 other PhDs in Economics in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

completion of a subject-related diploma or master’s programme in engineering sciences or natural sciences at a university or

completion of another degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution that is equivalent to the aforementioned degree programmes or

completion of a degree programme at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in combination with supplementary curricular requirements or

only in exceptional cases under very restrictive conditions: completion of a subject-related bachelor’s programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

1452 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Graz

846 - 1191 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.