Student counseling & information

A study program at a university of applied sciences offers many advantages over a degree program at a traditional university:

1. High practical relevance: hands-on projects in small groups, excursions, field trips, lecturers from the business world, professional internships, and much more.
2. Optimal balance with work, family, friends and leisure time: various study formats (full-time, part-time, dual) – suitable for every life situation
3. Fixed “classes” (cohorts) with a maximum of 35–40 students: no overcrowded lecture halls and no competition for seminar spots
4. Well-organized: fixed schedules and exam dates for better planning
5. International focus: mandatory semester abroad for full-time students, three English-language degree programs
6. Sustainability & digitalization: key trends such as sustainability, digital transformation and AI are integrated into the curriculum
7. Modern and centrally located campus: easily accessible by public transportation

FHWien der WKW offers practical Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in the fields of management and communication. Most of the Bachelor’s programs can be taken either part-time alongside work or full-time. All Master’s programs are offered exclusively on a part-time basis. Three degree programs are taught entirely in English.

From November through March, we’ll be hosting numerous information sessions about our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs on campus, online or in a hybrid format. These sessions will give you detailed insights into the study program of your choice:

• Structure & Content of the Curriculum
• Semester Abroad & Professional Internship
• Career Fields & Career Opportunities
• Admission Requirements & Application Process

In addition, you can learn more about the study programs offered by FHWien der WKW at the Online Master Day in November, the Online Info Day in January/February, and the Open House in March, and ask lecturers and students your questions.

You can find all dates in time on our website.

Thanks to the high practical relevance of the program, graduates of universities of applied sciences are highly sought after in the job market. The top-quality education offered at universities of applied sciences is highly regarded by companies, and graduates are eagerly hired because they are ready to hit the ground running after graduation and stand out with their solid subject knowledge. Even while still at university, our students establish initial contacts with companies through practical projects, guest lectures, field trips and mentoring programs, and gain professional experience, for example, through internships.

On our website, you’ll find a separate section titled “Job & Career” for each program, where you can explore the various jobs and career fields available to our graduates.

A Bachelor’s program at FHWien der WKW lasts 6 semesters (3 years) and a Master’s program lasts 4 semesters (2 years).

Thanks to fixed class schedules and exam dates, the program is very easy to plan, and students can typically complete their studies within the standard period of study. A university of applied sciences program is therefore particularly well-suited for prospective students who prefer a structured routine and order.

Good predictability is also important for working students, allowing them to optimally balance their job, studies and free time.

Universities of applied sciences are known for their high practical relevance and close ties to the professional world. Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world and bring valuable real-world insights into the classroom. In addition to exciting business field projects, the curriculum includes field trips, excursions, case studies and guest lectures. In our Bachelor’s programs, students are also required to complete a mandatory professional internship. In short: Our students learn what is truly needed in the workplace later on, giving them excellent job prospects. They are ready to hit the ground running and stand out with solid expertise and skills.

Our students have already carried out practical projects with renowned companies such as the Red Cross, the XXXLutz Group, Procter & Gamble, Austrian Airlines, HOFER KG, Deloitte, TUI Austria, KPMG, the Austrian Bundesliga, and many more.

On the last page of our study program brochures, you will find the curriculum (study plan) for each program. Here you can get an overview of the modules and areas of focus for each program.

You can find a detailed breakdown of the costs of studying at FHWien der WKW here.

Under certain conditions, students are eligible for various forms of financial aid (e.g., student grants, travel subsidies, insurance cost contributions, childcare subsidies) and scholarships (e.g., graduation scholarships, self-supporting student scholarships). The ÖH FHWien is available to answer any questions you may have.

In accordance with the Student Financial Aid Act, merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding academic performance during the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship awarded is determined annually by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research and ranges from EUR 726.72 (double tuition fee) to EUR 1,500.00. Students are informed annually via mail about the application process and award decisions.

(As of August 2025)

The application period begins around the start of January each year and runs through approximately the end of March. The exact deadlines and dates will be published on our website in a timely manner.

You can find out what admission requirements you must meet to study at FHWien der WKW here:

• Admission Requirements for Bachelor’s Programs
• Admission Requirements for Master’s Programs

The admissions procedure at FHWien der WKW consists of several application steps:

1. Registration in the online application tool
2. Filling out the application form & uploading the necessary documents
3. Computer-based admissions test
4. Program-specific admissions procedure

You can find more details about the individual application steps and how to prepare for them here:

• Bachelor’s admissions procedure
• Master’s admissions procedure