University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria · Austria tuition policy
- Your destination
- Vienna, Austria
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €52
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Austria’s largest university (founded 1365): broad offering with particular strength in the humanities, life sciences and law.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Largest Austrian university. Non-EU/EEA pay €726.72 per semester.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | German |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | German / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | German / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs. Other mandatory fees: Conditional fee of €363.36 per semester if minimum duration + 2 semesters is exceeded (EU/EEA)
Conditional: free only under specific conditions (language of instruction, study duration or study-place type). See the country policy for details.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (Master, English-taught) | Master | English | €0 for EU/EEA within regular duration; €363.36/semester if exceeded | Not yet verified |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: German for most programmes; English for selected Master's. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school leaving certificate giving access to higher education, recognised as equivalent to the Austrian Reifeprüfung. Subject-specific requirements or supplementary examinations may apply. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
German-taught programmes require German (commonly level C1 or a recognised diploma). English-taught programmes require an English proficiency test.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 5 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
- Programme-specific documents
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: winter semester ≈ 5 September, summer semester ≈ 5 February (earlier for non-EU/EEA).
How to apply
Direct university portal (u:space)
Applications are generally submitted directly to each university.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal (u:space)
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–July
- Applications close
- 5 September (winter) / 5 February (summer); earlier for non-EU/EEA
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; originals checked at enrolment.
- Note
- Apply directly to the university; allow time for document certification.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.univie.ac.at
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- +43 1 4277 12100
- Address
- Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Admission contact verified against an official university/alliance page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- University of Vienna – tuition and ÖH fee
https://studieren.univie.ac.at/ - FH Technikum Wien — ÖH fee €26.20 (2026/27)
https://www.technikum-wien.at/studieninformationen/studienbeitrage-und-studienbeihilfen/ - University of Vienna — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission-procedure/ - University of Vienna – Amount of the tuition fee / Students' Union fee
https://studieren.univie.ac.at/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Austria
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles