In 1975, it was renamed Technische Universität Wien (English: Vienna University of Technology).
The University Council, consisting of seven members, acts as a supervisory board.
TU Wien has sharpened its research profile by defining competence fields and setting up interdisciplinary collaboration centres, and clearer outlines will be developed.
Completed in 1987, it features owl sculptures by the Swiss artist Bruno Weber.
The main library has six floors of open access areas and reading rooms, with around 700 study desks.