University of Vienna

Vienna
Austria

Language of instruction

English
German

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The University of Vienna (German: Universität Wien) is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world. With its long and rich history, the University of Vienna has developed into one of the biggest universities in Europe and also one of the most renowned, especially in the Humanities.

With its more than 70 locations, the University of Vienna has shaped Vienna’s cityscape. For many years, Austria’s capital has been the world’s most liveable city and has been ranked among the most popular student cities in the world.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Summer SemesterMarch–June
Semester 2Winter SemesterOctober–January

View the University of Vienna's academic calendar.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Student testimonials

  • B Psychological Science (Honours)
    Semester 2, 2022
    The line between being and doing is a balance and this trip was definitely all about doing, but plenty of time for being once you're back in Brisbane!
  • B Science
    Semester 1, 2019
    It was the year of premium
  • B Commerce/Economics
    Semester 1, 2019
    If you're considering an exchange in Europe, there is honestly no better place to do it in than Vienna, Austria.

Full-time study load

30 ECTS credits per semester at the University of Vienna is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at the University of Vienna.

Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty. 

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

Find courses

Search the University of Vienna's course directory to find the most recent offerings.
When using this database, please use the arrows to navigate to the correct semester (E.g. 2022W for Winter semester, 2022S for Summer semester).
Alternatively, use the course search option if looking for a specific course.

Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only. 
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Anthropology
Art history
Biological sciences
Business administration
Business information systems
Chemistry and biochemistry
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer science
Data Science
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
English
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
French
History and ancient history
Italian
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics and statistics
Music
Nutrition science
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Postgraduate
Anthropology
Art history
Biological sciences
Business administration
Business information systems
Chemistry and biochemistry
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer science
Data Science
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
English
Environmental studies
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
History and ancient history
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics and statistics
Music
Nutrition science
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Regional and town planning
Religion
Sociology

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Accommodation

The University of Vienna does not run any student residence halls, however, are affiliated with external residence halls in Vienna. Students are responsible for organising their own the accommodation for their stay in Vienna.

It is strongly recommended you start to search for accommodation, especially if you are going to stay in a hall of residence, as soon as possible. The University provides housing information to help you find suitable accommodation.

Cost of living

The University of Vienna provides an estimate of monthly living costs in Vienna. Exchange students are also required to pay a Student Union fee to complete their registration and enrolment.

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Students who do not have public health insurance are advised to obtain a student self-insurance policy with the Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse, if they have taken up residence in Austria.

All exchange students nominated for 2 semesters are required by law to register for Austrian health insurance upon arrival (assistance and more information available during the mandatory WELCOME WEEK). Austrian health insurance is offered for approx. EUR 60 / month (info 2019) and also includes basic dental and eye examinations. This insurance will NOT cover the student’s journey to and from Graz or medical evacuation and repatriation – the student must purchase travel insurance accordingly.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

The University of Vienna provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.

Contact the Austrian Embassy for more visa information.

Additional information can also be found via OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) website

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)