On Saturday, the university budget for the coming years (2028–2030) was released. Of the €18 billion needed, only €15.5 billion will be available. Given inflation, that’s far too little! The government is actively cutting back and skimping on OUR future!
What this specifically means – and why it affects you:
- Worse supervision ratios: This means less staff in labs, seminars, and exercises, and the quality of teaching will noticeably decline.
- Longer waiting times, overcrowded courses: Fewer exam dates and staff will naturally lead to courses exceeding their capacity limits, or even the cancellation of elective courses!
- Fewer study spaces: Budget cuts lead to fewer study rooms and poorer infrastructure in lecture halls.
- Expiration of fixed-term contracts: Existing positions for doctoral students, as well as tutors and student assistants, will expire and not be re-advertised. Paid internships or diploma positions will also have to be cut.
- Loss of future viability and competitiveness: A cut affects not only universities but also the core of Austria’s technology and business location – with consequences for internships, theses, research projects, and future career opportunities.
- Abandonment of intergenerational equity: You – the next generation – would be granted poorer educational opportunities than previous generations. This is not an austerity measure, but a directional decision against the future.
Demo Workshop
On Wednesday, October 21, there will be a demonstration workshop at 5:00 p.m. at the MBVT on the Getreidemarkt campus. We’ll be making banners and signs for the demonstration.
Materials will be provided on site, and beer will be available for €1.
On Thursday, there will be a workshop in the main building before the demonstration.
Demonstration on thursday Oct 22th 2026
The weather forecast is currently stable, but we can’t guarantee good weather. Warm clothing and rain gear can be very helpful—remember to bring everything else you’ll need to get through the day comfortably and safely (water, snacks, comfortable shoes, a power bank, motivation, etc.).
Refreshments will be provided before the march—there will be free hot drinks and waffles in front of the TU.
During the march itself, there will be marshals wearing yellow safety vests. Please follow their instructions, and if you need help, feel free to ask them.
- 2:45 pm: Opening of student assemblies
- 3 pm: Speeches
- 4 pm: Joint depature
- 7 pm: End Demo
Because now more than ever: Together, we are TU Wien!
Demo Route:
more infos shortly