The VCLA invites applications for the Helmut Veith Stipend from motivated and outstanding female master’s students (male students are not eligible) who plan to start one of the programs in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English in one of the following semesters:

– winter semester 2025/2026

– summer semester 2026

– winter semester 2026/2027

The deadline for the current call is November 30, 2025.

Helmut Veith Stipend

The Helmut Veith Stipend is awarded annually to exceptionally talented and motivated female students in the field of computer science who pursue (or plan to pursue) one of the master’s programs in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English and have (or have the interest to develop) a solid mathematical and technical background in at least one of the areas in which Austrian scientist Helmut Veith worked.

The Helmut Veith Stipend is dedicated to the memory of Helmut Veith (1971-2016), an outstanding computer scientist who worked in the fields of logic in computer science, computer-aided verification, software engineering, and computer security. Helmut Veith, who tragically passed away in March 2016, was a strong advocate and mentor for women in computer science. Click here to learn more about Helmut Veith and his research.

Award

Students who are awarded the Helmut Veith Stipend, receive:

• EUR 7000 annually for a duration of up to two years.
• Waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be eligible for admission to one of the master’s programs in computer science at TU Wien that are taught in English. If you are unsure if your previous studies make you eligible to apply, please contact the dean of academic affairs listed at the bottom of the page of the respective Master’s program.

2. While applications for funding can be filed before or in parallel with the admissions process, the funding will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to the master’s program. An application for funding does not replace the admissions process; neither does a conditional offer of funding entitle the applicant to study at TU Wien.

3. Female students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply for the stipend:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (Bologna first cycle) or equivalent degree
• Extensive mathematical and technical knowledge and interest in (at least one of) Helmut Veith’s areas of research:
  • Logic in Computer Science
  • Formal Methods and Verification
  • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
  • Algorithms and Complexity Theory
  • Computer Security
• Proficiency in English

Conditions

• Recipients of funding must be committed to demonstrate good progress during their studies, i.e.:
  • obtain at least 25 ECTS credits from the respective master’s curriculum per term on average since the beginning of their master’s studies (the deadlines are April 30 for the winter term and November 30 for the summer term), and
  • achieve a grade average of at most 1.5.
• Recipients of funding have to reside in Austria during term time for the duration of their studies. Exceptions and temporary interruptions of the stay during term time (e.g., for internships or research visits) are subject to approval.
• The stipend is provided for the duration of the master’s program (subject to the conditions listed above), for up to 2 years.

Application Process

Students are required to submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter, describing the type of funding the student is applying for, and all other aspects the student deems relevant for the application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation Letter, describing the reasons why the student wants to study in the chosen program, why funding is necessary, and with which groups of the faculty the student would be interested to work with during their master’s thesis and why.
• Reports on university examinations (transcripts)
• Diplomas and/or certificates (first degree, bachelor degree, or higher). If the final academic certificate is not yet available at the time of the application deadline, a preliminary certificate (indicating the type of degree and the expected graduation date) signed and stamped by the degree-awarding university must be provided.
• Contact details of two referees (for letters of recommendation); at least one referee must be from university/academia.
• English language certificate (TOEFL or similar)
  If the candidate’s Bachelor studies have been taught in the English language, a confirmation of the respective university about the number of semesters that the candidate studied in English will be accepted in lieu of a language certificate.
• Copy of passport

A certified translation needs to be provided for documents that are not in German or English.

Click here to submit your application.
(This is the job portal of TU Wien. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered. Due to our data protection policy, applications sent to our email address will be deleted unread.)

Before applying, please review the conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Austria!

Application Deadline

The annual deadline for applications is November 30th.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Do my previous studies make me eligible to pursue a Master’s degree in computer science at TU Wien? Show More

In order to be eligible for the Helmut Veith Stipend, you must be admitted to one of TU Wien’s Master’s programs in computer science taught in English. The admission is a separate process; please do not contact us for questions regarding your admission. If you are not sure if your previous studies qualify, please contact the dean of academic affairs listed at the bottom of the page of your desired Master’s program.

• Which Master’s programs are currently taught in English at TU Wien Informatics? Show More

Currently, these are Business Informatics, Data Science, Embedded Computing Systems, Logic and Artificial Intelligence, Media and Human-Centered Computing, Medical Informatics, Software Engineering, and Visual Computing.

• Can I apply if I already have a Master’s degree? Show More

Yes, absolutely.

• Does it matter where I obtained my degree? Show More

No, but only graduates from accredited educational institutions will be considered.

• Is there a minimum GPA? Show More

The selection is based on overall merit; there is no minimum GPA. However, academic achievements will be taken into account.

• Do you expect me to have work experience in my chosen field? Show More

No, but internships or extracurricular activities may positively influence your chances. We would like to point out that work experience does not replace a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of studies.

• There are no IELTS or TOEFL exams available in my country. Do you accept alternative tests, or can I submit a confirmation at a later time? Show More

Whatever English Language Certificate is acceptable for admission to your Master’s studies will be acceptable for us, so please check those requirements first. As regards your eligibility for the stipend, we will allow you to submit a certificate at a later time (latest before commencing your studies).

• Can I apply for the stipend before applying for my chosen Master’s program? Show More

Yes, that is possible, but you will only receive the funding if you are eventually admitted to your Master’s program. You may apply before or in parallel with the admissions process; please consult the top of this page for potential start dates (intake).

• Does the stipend come with accommodation or a travel allowance? Show More

No. The stipend is not a fully funded opportunity; you will receive EUR 7,000 annually for a duration of up to two years. How you spend this money is entirely up to you. We would like to point out that this amount will not suffice to cover your entire cost of living. Please consult the checklist for obtaining a residence permit for information on required financial means.

• Can I work in addition to receiving the stipend? Show More

Yes. However, the stipend is tax free. If you have an additional income, the stipend might be subject to income taxation.

• When will I be notified of the decision? Show More

The annual deadline for applications is November 30. The committee will then review all applications and ask for letters of recommendation beginning of January. Interviews with prospective candidates are held in February, and successful candidates are usually informed at the end of February.

If the above list leaves any open questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. For content-related questions, please send an email to the Coordination Team. For questions concerning the application process, please send an email to the Application Management.

Co-Organizers

• TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
• Wolfgang Pauli Institute (WPI)
• Friends and colleagues of the late professor Helmut Veith

The Eighth Recipients of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The eighth edition was a special one, as for the first time, the selection process concluded with the announcement of four recipients: Tatiana Beliaeva, Esther Mugdan, Ivana Bocevska, and Raquel Panadero Palenzuela. Seeing that the committee received an unprecedented number of qualified applications (180 submissions in total), it seemed impossible to select only one candidate. In light of this, the Wolfgang Pauli Institute (WPI) kindly decided to increase its co-funding of the stipend, which made it possible to select more than just one person. Information on the award ceremony can be found here.

The Seventh Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The sixth recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master’s Students is Alina Ehart, who received her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science with a focus on cyber security from Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Austria. More on the award ceremony here.

The Sixth Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The sixth recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master’s Students is Ana Vesic, who received her Bachelor’s degree in Software and Data Engineering in 2022 at Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia. More on the award ceremony here.

The Fifth Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The fifth recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master’s Students is Anna Baghumyan, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the American University of Armenia. More on the award ceremony here.

The Fourth Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The fourth recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master´s Students is Daniela Martinez Duarte, who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic engineering from Javeriana University in Cali, Colombia. More on the award ceremony here.

The Third Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The third recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master´s Students is Viktoriia Korchemna, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine. More on the award ceremony here.

The Second Recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The second recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master´s Students is Hanna Elif Lachnitt. Hanna Lachnitt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Freie Universität Berlin. More on the award ceremony here.

The photos made by Nadja Meister, are published on Flickr under CC 4.0. here.

Recipient Hanna Elif Lachnitt and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of TU Wien Kurt Matyas.

(Press coverage in Die Presse)

(Press coverage in Der Standard, 12.9.2018, Forschung Spezial)

The first recipient of the Helmut Veith Stipend

The first recipient of the Helmut Veith stipend is Mariëlle Rietdijk, she holds bachelor’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence from Utrecht University.