TU Wien: Key Changes to Admission for Informatics, Architecture, and Spatial Planning in 2026

The admission process for Bachelor’s programs in Informatics, Architecture, and Spatial Planning at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) will run from April 1st to May 4th, 2026. Prospective students are advised to note the condensed timeframe for the application process this year.

Admission Requirements and Procedures

All three Bachelor’s programs – Informatics, Architecture, and Spatial Planning – require applicants to complete an aptitude test. Prior online registration is mandatory for participation in these tests.

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

For the 2026 academic year, 670 places are available in the Bachelor’s programs within the field of Informatics. Admission is determined through a two-stage process: an online self-assessment and an aptitude test. This applies to all Informatics Bachelor’s programs, including Informatics, Technical Informatics, and Business Informatics. Registration in TISS is required between April 1st and May 4th, 2026, for both the Winter Semester 2026/27 and the Summer Semester 2027.

Important Dates – Informatics Admission 2026

• (Pre-)Registration: April 1st, 2026 – May 4th, 2026
• Online Self-Assessment: Completed by May 4th, 2026
• Payment of Contribution Fee: Confirmed by TISS by May 4th, 2026
• Aptitude Test (On-site): July 13th, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

625 places are available for the Bachelor’s program in Architecture in the upcoming academic year. The admission process consists of a two-stage procedure.

Important Dates – Architecture Admission 2026

• (Pre-)Registration: April 1st, 2026 – May 4th, 2026
• Upload of Letter of Motivation: By May 4th, 2026
• Online Self-Assessment: Completed by May 4th, 2026
• Payment of Contribution Fee: Confirmed by TISS by May 4th, 2026
• Aptitude Test (On-site): July 10th, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Spatial Planning and Spatial Development

200 places are available for the Bachelor’s program in Spatial Planning and Spatial Development for the coming academic year. Admission is based on a two-stage process involving a letter of motivation and an aptitude test.

Important Dates – Spatial Planning and Spatial Development Admission 2026

• (Pre-)Registration: April 1st, 2026 – May 4th, 2026
• Upload of Letter of Motivation: By May 4th, 2026
• Payment of Contribution Fee: Confirmed by TISS by May 4th, 2026
• Aptitude Test (On-site): July 10th, 2026

Further information regarding the admission procedures can be found on the TU Wien website.