Studying in Vienna is not just about lectures and exams – it is also a time full of opportunities, new experiences, and exciting encounters. FHWien der WKW offers the perfect setting for this: right in the heart of Vienna, with top-notch facilities and a campus life that really has something to offer.
Studying in the heart of Vienna 🏙️
The campus is centrally located on Währinger Gürtel – easily accessible by U6, tram or bus. And Vienna itself? A dream for students:
- Art & culture: museums, theaters, concerts, exhibitions, sights 🎭
- Sports & exercise: jogging in the Prater, yoga in the park, stand-up paddleboarding on the Old Danube, hiking in the vineyards, ice skating on Rathausplatz 🧘
- Events & nightlife: parties, clubs, bars, open-air festivals, Christmas markets 🎉
- Cuisine & culinary delight: Viennese coffee house culture, sausage stands, wine taverns and international specialties🍜
- Excursions: trips to Bratislava, Budapest, Prague or Salzburg 🚆
It is not without reason that Vienna has been named the most livable city in the world several times.
Service Point 💡
The Service Point right at the entrance to the university is the central point of contact for all questions relating to studying – from campus cards to study room reservations.
Library: Knowledge spread over 430 m² 📚
The library is the heart of the institute for anyone who wants to delve deeply into the topics of management and communication. With over 19,000 printed books, 8,250 e-books and 14,000 e-journals, there is something here for every research project.
Highlights:
- 61 individual workstations with power connections 🔌
- Wi-Fi & PC workstations 🌐
- Book scanner & multifunction device 📠
Career planning made easy 💼
Career Services helps students get started in their professional lives—with CV checks, application photo shoots, events and its own job platform Career Center. At the annual Career Day, students meet top companies and make valuable contacts.
ÖH FHWien: More than just representation 🤝
The ÖH is not only a point of contact, but also a service provider and event organizer.
- Plagiarism check & printing service 🖨️
- Photoshop & InDesign courses
- Yoga, acting, beer pong tournaments, and much more.
- Application photo days 📸
- Feminine hygiene products & charging cable wallet 🔌
Lunch & more 🍽️
The Edison Campus offers hot lunches every day—and thanks to a partnership with the ÖH, they are even cheaper with a student ID. Supermarkets and restaurants are also just around the corner — for example, on Währinger Straße or at Kutschkermarkt.
Summer party: The grand finale ☀️🎶
Once a year, we celebrate together with the ÖH – the summer party in a Viennese club is the perfect way to end the semester. Music, a great atmosphere and lots of fun guaranteed!
Writing with support ✍️
The Writing Center provides support for writing academic papers – with workshops, writing groups, an online writing lab and personal advice. Free of charge and open to all students.
Center for International Education & Mobility 🌍
CIEM supports all students who wish to spend a semester abroad or gain international experience as part of a dual degree program, for example.
Radio Radieschen 91.3 🎙️
For all students in the Journalism & Media Management study programs, the educational radio station Radio Radieschen offers the opportunity to create their own programs and learn how to make real radio – theory meets practice, 24/7
Curious about campus life? The entire range of study programs can be found here. And you can also go on a virtual campus tour with us.