University of Vienna
University of Vienna <strong>University of Vienna</strong> is Austria's largest and oldest comprehensive university, founded in 1365 and teaching approximately 90,000 students across humanities, social sciences, law, and natural sciences.
University of Vienna operates in the Austrian Public Universities segment.
University of Vienna: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Public Comprehensive University
- Legal Name
- Universitaet Wien
- Founded
- 1365
- Location
- Vienna, Austria (main building on Universitaetsring)
- Rector
- Sebastian Schuetze
- Students
- ~90,000
- Languages of Instruction
- German, with selected master's programmes in English
- Tuition (non-EU)
- EUR 726.72 per semester plus OeH fee
- Faculties and Centres
- 15 faculties and 5 centres
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
University of Vienna: Disambiguation
University of Vienna is NOT the same as TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), which focuses on engineering and technical fields, or WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business). It is also distinct from the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Wien), which split off as an independent institution in 2004. University of Vienna is the German-language comprehensive university known locally as Universitaet Wien or Uni Wien.
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University of Vienna: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the University of Vienna?
The University of Vienna is Austria's largest and oldest university, founded by Duke Rudolf IV in 1365. The University of Vienna teaches around 90,000 students across 15 faculties, covering humanities, social sciences, law, and natural sciences.
How do you apply to the University of Vienna?
Applications to the University of Vienna are submitted through the u:space portal, with non-EU applicants typically applying earlier than EU applicants due to the need for qualification recognition. Many bachelor's programmes at the University of Vienna also require an admission procedure with a written test.
Is the University of Vienna taught in English?
Most bachelor's programmes at the University of Vienna are taught in German, which means applicants need a German-language certificate at C1 level. The University of Vienna offers around 20 master's programmes fully in English, including fields such as English and American Studies and Environmental Sciences.
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