We are excited to announce that the exclusive scholarship opportunity in collaboration with TU Vienna Academy returns for a second year! This is a unique opportunity for WIA-Europe members to apply for the WIA-Europe/TU Vienna Academy Scholarship for the Executive MBA Space Architecture & Management program.
This scholarship, tailored for professionals, includes a substantial 50% tuition waiver for the selected candidate entering the program in October 2026.
The MBA Program Space Architecture & Management at TU Wien Academy, in cooperation with Women in Aerospace Europe, is offering a scholarship for outstanding women at the intersection of design, science, and space exploration.
The program equips students with the tools to tackle one of humanity’s greatest design challenges: creating habitats, infrastructure, and environments beyond Earth. We invite applicants who are ready to push the boundaries of what architecture can be ā from orbital stations to lunar settlements, from concept to construction. This scholarship is for those who don’t just want to explore space ā but make it livable, human, and meaningful.
Key Facts:
Duration: 3 semesters + Master’s Thesis | Start:Ā October 22, 2026
Academic Director: Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger
Language: English
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
ECTS: 90
Format: Part-time, blocked in modules
Locations: TU Wien, the surrounding area of Vienna
Fee: ⬠28,890 | Scholarship: 50% of full fee
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Key Learnings:
- Know-how for the targeted management of your company or organisation
- Strengthen your leadership personality
- Space architecture discipline and associated fields
- The latest development of space emerging technologies like 3D Manufacturing,
- Robotics, VR and AR
- Envision, develop and assess opportunities for Downstream and Upstream Applications
- Gain Know-how on Business Management for the New Space Era
- Interact with international experts in the field and expand your network
Your Benefits:
Excellent Reputation & Academic Quality
- Study at one of Europe’s leading technical universities.
- Learn from renowned experts in both academia and practice.
- Experience a scientifically grounded and practically-oriented education at the highest level.
Unique Combination of Strategy, Technology & Finance
- An interdisciplinary approach that combines management, technology, and financial knowledge.
- Perfect preparation for leadership roles in technology-driven industries.
- Develop future-proof strategies for innovation and growth.
State-of-the-Art Learning with Practical Focus
- Experience-oriented teaching methods: Case studies, best practices, and corporate projects.
- Direct applicability of the knowledge in your own professional environment.
- Exclusive insights into technological trends and innovative business models.
Exclusive Network & Career Boost
- Access to a prestigious alumni network of executives and experts.
- Opportunity to network with top international decision-makers.
- Career-boosting connections to leading companies and innovation hubs.
Flexible Study Model for Professionals
- Ideal for balancing with your career through a modular structure and part-time concept.
- Focus on individual learning and personal development.
Scholarship Offer:
Financial Boost:
- 50% Tuition Waiver: The selected WIA-Europe candidate enjoys a significant reduction in tuition fees for the October 2026 intake.
- Regular Tuition Fee: EUR 28,890 (excl. VAT). Note: Additional costs for travel and accommodation apply.
Admission Requirements:Ā
To be eligible for the Executive MBA scholarship, applicants must have:
- A first academic degree
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- Equivalent education and professional qualifications will also be considered
- WIA-Europe membership
Application Documents (to be submitted by June 15, 2026):
- Current curriculum vitae
- Transcripts and certificates of academic degrees (translated into English or German if necessary)
- Copy of the passport
- Letter of motivation outlining professional background, development goals, and justification for the scholarship (Note: Scholarship application only possible for self-payers)
- Strong language skills in English
- Letter of recommendation from a (former) employer or cooperation partner
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The new partnership between Women In Aerospace Europe and TU Wien offered our members the unique opportunity of an exclusive scholarship for the Executive MBA Space Architecture programme that started in March 2024. Marilia Matos, winner of the WIA-Europe/TU Wien Scholarship reflects on her experience with the programme:Ā When I read about the E-MBA in […]

