The steadily increasing number of university level and postgraduate courses and programmes illustrates that the University has identified continuing education as one of its future tasks. These courses and programmes are open to students as soon as they have completed their degrees and address topics ranging from computer-integrated manufacturing, automation and laser or welding technology to technology and law in plant management. The University of Technology has placed greater emphasis on providing engineers with educational opportunities in business and economics, and students from all disciplines have access to these courses. The University also offers a post-graduate course in environmental protection engineering with the University of Agriculture, Forestry and Renewable Natural Resources. The five faculties of the Vienna University of Technology cover the most important fields in science and engineering.
Research focuses on classical and experimental design.
The institutes of regional planning are involved in planning, applied research and consulting. This faculty, which comprises eighteen institutes, offers degrees in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and chemical engineering. Due to its cooperation with industry, this faculty has a strong research orientation. Eighteen institutes belong to this faculty. Furthermore, there are programmes for the accreditation of secondary school teachers in mathematics, descriptive geometry, physics and chemistry.