Studying at the University of Vienna means being part of a large and diverse community. About 92,000 students are currently pursuing a degree at the University of Vienna. About 27,000 of them are foreign students and come from 140 different countries.
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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (8)
- Master Communication Science
- Master Economics
- M.A. Human RightsRechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät
- Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Humanities (3)
- M.A. Human RightsRechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Urban StudiesFakultät für Geowissenschaften, Geographie und Astronomie
Law (2)
- Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät
- Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
On 12 March 1365 Duke Rudolph IV (the “Founder”) founded the University of Vienna, "Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis" as it has been called by literary sources, along the lines of the Sorbonne in Paris. The members of this "universitas magistrorum et scholarium" (the community of teachers and learners) were even initially exempt from taxes and military service.
Education
With more than 180 degree programmes,including 3 diploma, 57 bachelor's, 112 master's, doctoral and PhD programmes in 8 fields of doctoral research, 40 university continuing education and training programmes and about 93,000 students, the University of Vienna is the largest and most diverse educational institution in Austria.
Research
The University of Vienna was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365. 650 years later, 6,800 researchers conduct basic and applied research at the 15 faculties and 4 centres of the University of Vienna, thus tackling present and future challenges.
The vast array of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research at the University of Vienna includes theology, law, business, economics and statistics, computer science, historical and philological studies, social sciences, psychology, life sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, sport science and teacher education.The University of Vienna's vision is to become one of the leading research universities in Europe.Career
Since November 2008 the University of Vienna has presented a new service offering for applicants, employees and organisational units - the so called Job Center.The Job Center is divided into two areas:
- Applications (Initiative applications, applications for jobs posting at the University of Vienna)
- Advertisements (put in an advertisement - for advertising organisations units)
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017
151
2016
151
2015
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
154 1
2017
155 -2
2016
153
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
165 -4
2017
161 -19
2016
142
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
187
2017
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2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Student Point: Information and Service
- Study programmes with special entrance exams
- Application/Admission
- Planning the semester
- Complementary study programmes & Alternative Erweiterungen
- Changing, adding, renewing studies and leaving of the university
- Choice of degree programmes
- Students with disabilities
Housing services
- Halls/dormitories
- Flat/apartment sharing
- Renting a flat/apartment
Library services
During your studies at Vienna University, VU Library will most likely be your primary source for research tools and academic texts. We offer print books, e-books, e-journals, print journals as well as access to thousands of databases and online sources from all subjects taught at Vienna University.
Medical services
The Disability Officer of the University of Vienna helps students with physical impairement(s) or mental health difficulites in questions regarding the organization of their studies.
Student Life
Campus life
Everybody can access the cafeterias, no ID is needed. In order to make use of the offer even more reasonably, you can obtain the so called "Mensenpickerl" of the students' union. You will receive the Mensenpickerl at the student's union with your student ID. With it, you benefit form a € 0,50 reduction on each Mensen-menu.Apart from the cafeterias (Mensen), you will find many cafés and restaurants next to the main building of the University of Vienna , which are popular with students and which also offer low priced lunch menus and snacks. In the main building of the University of Vienna you can find the Audimax-Buffet and the Cafeteria.
Sports facilities
Passion for sports? The so called Universitätssportinstitut (USI) offers students, graduates and members of staff of the University inexspensive courses for various sports, ranging from A like aerobics to Z like zen meditation.Unisport, which is organised by students, also offers many sportcamps, courses and discounted memberships for fitness centres.The Österreichische Behindertensportverband (ÖBSV) informs about offers for the disabled and also about education and training in this area.
The Global Study Awards
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