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Vienna, Austria
Mandatory university cost / year
€52
Degree levels
Bachelor, Master, PhD
English-taught offering
Master, PhD

University overview

Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences Law Business Life Sciences

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

LevelStandard durationStandard ECTSLanguage(s) of instruction
Bachelor3 years180German
Master2 years120German / English
PhD3–4 years180German / 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.

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Tuition policy & mandatory fees

Tuition (EU citizens)€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semesters
Mandatory semester feeÖH students' union fee (approx. €26.20 per semester, 2026/27)
Est. mandatory cost / year€52

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.

Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.

Programme entries (13)

ProgrammeLevelLanguageEU tuitionDeadline
Computer Science (Master, English-taught)MasterEnglish€0 for EU/EEA within regular duration; €363.36/semester if exceededNot yet verified
Humanities — BachelorBachelorGerman€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Humanities — Master (also in English)MasterGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Humanities — PhD (also in English)PhDGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Law — BachelorBachelorGerman€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Law — Master (also in English)MasterGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Law — PhD (also in English)PhDGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Natural Sciences — BachelorBachelorGerman€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Natural Sciences — Master (also in English)MasterGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English)PhDGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Social Sciences — BachelorBachelorGerman€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Social Sciences — Master (also in English)MasterGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee the university page / official catalogue
Social Sciences — PhD (also in English)PhDGerman / English€0 tuition for EU/EEA within minimum duration + 2 semestersSee 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

Official dates — verified. Admission period for bachelor/diploma & master programmes, winter 2026/27: 13 July – 31 October 2026. Master’s with selection procedure: apply 2 March – 7 April 2026. Source → VERIFIED
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

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