Quick Summary
Since 1365, University of Vienna has been one of Austria's prominent publics, based in Vienna. Ranked #137 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 89000 students including 30% from outside Austria. Known for strengths in Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, Theology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest and largest universities in Europe, offering world-class research in a city consistently ranked as the most livable in the world.
Subject Strengths
PhilosophyCommunication and Media StudiesTheologyArchaeologyAnthropologyClassics and Ancient HistoryHistoryLinguistics
Founded1365
TypePublic
Total Students89000
Intl Students30%
Faculty Ratio65
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsMedical University of Vienna
AccreditationAgency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#137
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#119
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,PhD,Diploma,University Continuing Education
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Max Perutz Labs,Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology,Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science,Vienna Research Platform for Native American Studies
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 5
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 5
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Non-EU/EEA applicants must apply by July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester. Proficiency in German (C1 level) is required for all undergraduate programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,453/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€1,453/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,953/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,PhD,Diploma,University Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong support through UNIPORT Career Service
Industry Connections
Strong collaboration with the Austrian Academy of Sciences and various EU research initiatives.
Notable Alumni
Sigmund Freud,Erwin Schrödinger,Friedrich Hayek,Gregor Mendel,Lise Meitner,Stefan Zweig
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Institute (USI) Vienna
Student Clubs
Erasmus Student Network (ESN), u:night, Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH)
Library Resources
Vienna University Library (over 7 million items, oldest in Austria)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Non-EU Student Exchange Program, Circle U. Alliance
Summer Programs
univie: summer schools (USS)