According to the latest ranking by INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN, FHWien der WKW is one of the five best universities of applied sciences in Austria. This ranking confirms the university’s strong reputation in the business world and its leading role in the fields of management and communication.
In the latest university of applied sciences ranking by INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN, FHWien der WKW is among the top 5 in the country, confirming its strong position in the Austrian higher education sector—especially in the fields of management and communication. The INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN ranking was conducted in 2026 in collaboration with brandscore.at and is based on a survey of 200 executives from Austrian companies. The main criteria evaluated were the universities’ reputation and their image from the perspective of the business community.
At the top of the ranking – Strong reputation among companies
The results of the ranking show a particularly close race at the top: several universities of applied sciences are only a few hundredths of a point apart in the evaluation. FHWien der WKW is clearly one of the top five institutions in Austria whose education enjoys a particularly high level of trust among companies.
The ranking clearly shows which factors are particularly important for companies when evaluating universities of applied sciences: practical relevance, specialization and close cooperation with the industry. These are precisely the aspects that distinguish the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at FHWien der WKW. Through practice-oriented teaching, cooperation with companies (e.g. practical projects, case studies etc.) and lecturers with extensive professional experience, students are specifically prepared for the requirements of the job market. This combination of academic knowledge and practical experience is perceived by companies as a key quality factor.
Leading in the field of management and communication
With its position at the top of the rankings, FHWien der WKW underscores its role as one of the most important educational institutions for management and communication skills in Austria. Graduates of FHWien der WKW are in high demand among companies. They pursue careers both nationally and internationally and are successful in a wide variety of industries.
About the INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN FH ranking
The INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN FH ranking analyzes the perception of Austrian universities of applied sciences in the business world on an annual basis. It is based on a survey of company executives who evaluate the reputation and image of the universities using a school grading system.
The results provide comprehensive insight into the dynamics of the Austrian university of applied sciences sector and show which institutions enjoy particularly high levels of trust among companies.