TU Graz Cybersecurity Scholarship for International Students 2026

Job Description

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TU Graz is an internationally leading university in the field of cybersecurity and is committed to delivering the highest quality in education and research. As part of its dedication to developing the next generation of information security experts, TU Graz offers Cybersecurity Scholarships for outstanding international students enrolling in its Master’s degree programmes.

This scholarship is designed to support excellent students who completed their Bachelor’s degree at universities outside TU Graz and wish to specialize in information security at the postgraduate level. It is part of a broader initiative that also includes additional awards and opportunities to work as a part-time researcher during the Master’s programme.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Austria
• Study Destination: Europe
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Value: Up to €17,600
• Duration: Maximum of 2 years
• Application Deadline: February 14, 2026

Eligible Master’s Programmes

Applicants must apply for admission to one of the following Master’s degree programmes at TU Graz:

• Computer Science
• Information and Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering and Management

Candidates must commit to choosing a Major in Information Security within their selected programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an international student who completed a Bachelor’s degree at a university outside TU Graz
• Possess an excellent academic record
• Apply for admission to an eligible Master’s programme at TU Graz
• Commit to specializing in Information Security
• Demonstrate strong motivation to pursue a career in cybersecurity

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Financial support of up to €17,600, paid at the beginning of each semester over a maximum of two years
• Personal academic mentoring
• Direct access to TU Graz’s cybersecurity research environment
• Early exposure to industry through partnerships with organizations such as NXP Semiconductors and Secure Information & Communication Technologies (SIC)

The TU Graz Cybersecurity Scholarship is regarded as one of Europe’s strongest launchpads for future information security professionals.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Self-written letter of motivation explaining:
  • Why you chose TU Graz
  • Your interest in cybersecurity
  • Relevant academic or personal experiences
  • Your future career goals
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcript(s)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate (if already available)
• Two reference letters from teachers (official letterhead and signed)
• Copy of passport
• Confirmation of study period (if already registered at TU Graz)

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to a Master’s degree programme at TU Graz for the Winter Semester 2026/27.
2. Send the complete scholarship application documents by email.

• Email: [email protected]
• Email Subject: Name of the Scholarship + Degree Programme

Application Deadline: February 14, 2026