Overview

Over the course of their Diploma Programme at The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna - Vienna School of International Studies year, students acquire the academic, practical and language skills necessary for a successful career in the international arena.

Located in the heart of Vienna, at the centre of history, tradition, politics, culture and diplomacy, the DA is an ideal place to study and analyse European and international developments from many different angles.

Skills Trips

A joint study trip with fellow first-year MAIS and ETIA students to Brussels offers the opportunity to examine European institutions at first hand. Additional study trips (for example to Ukraine/Poland) are offered to all programmes as well.

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Programme Structure

The course covers

Political science and international relations
Structure and functioning of international organisations and the European Union
Economics and international economic relations
International law, institutional and material European law
Contemporary political history with emphasis on the states of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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15 January (entrance exam at Austrian embassies / consulates general)
1 March (entrance exam at the DA in Vienna and online)

Language

English, Partially taught in French, Partially taught in German

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

106

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Economics International Relations International Law View 8 other Masters in International Law in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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106

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General requirements

Admission to the Diploma Programme is based on a competitive entrance examination to be taken at the Vienna School of International Studies or at an Austrian representation abroad.

Candidates who wish to take the entrance examination have to fulfil the following requirements:

a degree of at least 180 ECTS from an accredited institution of higher education (university, college)
excellent command of English (B2-C1).

Those candidates whose mother tongue is not English must furnish evidence of their competence in English in the form of:

CPE
CAE (grade: A)
IELTS (academic module with a minimum grade of 7.0)
TOEFL (minimum marks of 627 points in the paper test, 263 points in the computer test or 106 points in the Internet test / DI code 7730)

French (at least elementary knowledge, A2) and German (beginner, A1) language skills are an advantage.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

15500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Vienna

Funding

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