Applications for the 2027–28 academic year are now open until 31 January 2027!

 

 

 

Best of South-East

“Best of South-East” is a scholarship programme offered by Steiermärkische Verwaltungssparkasse in cooperation with several universities in Styria, including the Technical University of Leoben.

The programme is aimed at talented and highly motivated students from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia.

The scholarship covers a period of 12 months and includes the following benefits at the Technical University of Leoben:

  • A monthly scholarship of EUR 1,000 provided by Steiermärkische Verwaltungssparkasse*
  • Exemption from tuition fees for two semesters (winter and summer semester)
  • A self-arranged two-month summer internship (July and August)

*The scholarship announcement is subject to approval by the relevant university committees.

 

 

 

Quelle: Steiermärkische Sparkasse

Participants in the Best of South-East programme benefit in many ways:

  • Academic enrichment through studying at the Technical University of Leoben
  • Enhanced career prospects through receiving an internationally recognised scholarship
  • A competitive advantage in the job market thanks to international study experience and professional experience abroad

Throughout the scholarship period, numerous events and networking opportunities are organised for the Best of South-East community. These activities help scholarship holders integrate into Austria’s cultural, economic and academic life. To further improve their language skills, German and English language courses are also offered.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Citizenship: Slovenian, Bosnian and Herzegovinian, Croatian, Serbian, Montenegro or North Macedonia
  • Applicants must be enrolled as regular student in a university abroad or at the Technical University of Leoben
  • Applicants have to be at least in their third semesters of their Bachelor program
  • Only applicants are accepted who are maximum 27 years old at the time of the application.
  • Language skills in English (level B2) or German (level B2)
  • PhD students or Master students who want to write their Master thesis, require a letter of confirmation of a supervisor at TU Leoben (our office can help you to find a supervisor at TU Leoben).
  • The main place of residence must be in Styria during the scholarship period

Workload of scholarship: Scholarship holder has to complete 30 ECTS in the study year (2 semesters) at the Technical University of Leoben.

Further details about the application procedure can be found here: Application Process

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