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About UNIVIE
University of Vienna (UNIVIE) — public non-profit university. It is located in Vienna, Austria. UNIVIE was established in 1365 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. UNIVIE is working together with European University Association (EUA).
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-130. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 125 position in the world.
UNIVIE does research in different fields of study and offers master programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Arts & Humanities | 46 |
Natural Sciences | 116 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 145 |
Social Sciences & Management | 158 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 266 |
Engineering & Technology | 324 |

UNIVIE tuition fees
The academic calendar at UNIVIE is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. UNIVIE offers free education for local citizens and European Union residents. For other international students, tuition fees start from 1,550 USD per year. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
Study programs at UNIVIE
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Ecology and Ecosystems
Environmental Sciences
Geography - Global Change and Sustainability
Physics of the Earth
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Health and Physical Activity
Computer Science & IT
Computational Science
Computer Science
Data Science
Media Informatics
Arts & Humanities
Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes (CREOLE)
Urban Studies
Applied Sciences & Professions
Communication Science
Journalism & Media
Communication Science
Media Informatics
Agriculture & Forestry
Botany
Humanities
Anglophone Literatures and Cultures
English Language and Linguistics
Multilingual Technologies
Philosophy and Economics
Physical Sciences
Applied Economics
Data Science
Ecology and Ecosystems
Environmental Sciences
Geography - Global Change and Sustainability
Accounting & Finance
Banking and Finance
Research in Economics and Finance
Economics & Business Management
Applied Economics
Banking and Finance
Business Analytics
Communication Science
East Asian Economy and Society
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Economics
Botany
Data Science
Drug Discovery and Development
Ecology and Ecosystems
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Anglophone Literatures and Cultures
English Language and Linguistics
Multilingual Technologies
Engineering & Technology
Multilingual Technologies
Science - Technology - Society
Medicine
Botany
Drug Discovery and Development
Ecology and Ecosystems
Environmental Sciences
Evolutionary Systems Biology
History, Philosophy & Theology
Philosophy and Economics
Social Sciences & Management
Anglophone Literatures and Cultures
Applied Economics
Communication Science
Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes (CREOLE)
East Asian Economy and Society

Master's degree at UNIVIE
It is impossible to enter UNIVIE for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 87 or higher.
UNIVIE campus
The city campus of UNIVIE provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Vienna has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. UNIVIE accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.

What to do after graduation
To stay in Austria after graduation, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. It allows you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of UNIVIE find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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