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University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication

FHWien der WKW is Austria’s leading university of applied sciences for management and communication. Its Bachelor’s and Master’s programs offer more than 2,900 students a practical academic education.

Our degree programs comprise:

  • Bachelor’s programs
  • Master’s programs
  • Continuing education programs

Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Stephan Gasser
Chair of the Academic Board: FH-Prof.in Dr.in Beate Huber

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Close cooperation with business

Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world. The close cooperation with local companies in teaching and research prepares students optimally for their careers. Since its foundation in 1994, FHWien der WKW has already produced more than 16,800 graduates. 

FHWien der WKW works closely with businesses in diverse industries on numerous projects. Our students must complete an internship, which helps them to put their acquired knowledge into practice.

Our study programs

We offer practice-oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The majority of the Bachelor’s programs are available either part-time or full-time, while all Master’s degree programs are offered on a part-time basis.

Our portfolio also includes continuing education programs which are offered by the Hernstein Academy by FHWien der WKW. These programs allow people with professional experience to gain an academic degree (BA (CE), MA (CE), MSc, MBA) or complete the continuing education program as an Academic Expert.

1,057
Lecturers in 2025
973
Part-time Lecturers in 2025
16,811
Bachelor's, Master's and Diploma Graduates

Studying part-time or full-time at FHWien der WKW

In addition to full-time Bachelor’s programs, we offer numerous Bachelor’s programs and all Master’s programs on a part-time basis. This gives working professionals the opportunity to earn a degree from a university of applied sciences. Classes for working professionals are mostly held on weekday evenings and, in some cases, on weekends.

Find out more about studying at FHWien der WKW here.

2,917
Students in 2025
1,829
Part-time Students
1,088
Full-time Students
161
International Partner Universities
335
Outgoing Students in 2025
285
Incoming Students in 2025