The right study program after the high school diploma

Thanks to the high practical relevance of their study programs, graduates of universities of applied sciences are highly sought after on the job market. This is also mentioned in an article in DiePresse entitled “Gesucht und gern genommen” (Wanted and welcome). The top-quality education provided by universities of applied sciences is highly regarded by companies, and FH graduates are eagerly recruited because they are ready to start work immediately after graduation and score points with their sound specialist knowledge. During their studies, our students also establish initial contacts with companies through practical projects, guest lectures, excursions and mentoring programs and gain professional experience, e.g., through internships.

If your child is interested in a specific program at FHWien der WKW, you will find a separate sub-item on the topic of “Job & Career” for each program, where you can find the various jobs and career fields open 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 timetables and exam dates, the study program is very easy to plan and students can usually complete it within the standard period of study. The study programs are therefore particularly well suited to prospective students who prefer a structured and orderly approach.

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

Universities of applied sciences are known for their strong practical focus and close ties to the business world. Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world and bring valuable practical insights to the lecture hall. In addition to exciting practical projects, the curriculum also includes field trips, excursions, case studies and guest lectures. Our Bachelor’s programs also require students to complete a mandatory professional internship. In short, our students learn what they will really need in their future jobs, giving them excellent career prospects. They are ready to hit the ground running and impress with their in-depth knowledge and skills.

Our students have already carried out practical projects with well-known 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.

In the brochures for our degree programs, you will find the curriculum (study plan) for each program on the last page. This gives you an overview of the modules and focus areas of each program.

At our university of applied sciences, your child is not just a student number. Thanks to small class sizes of 35-40 students, a family atmosphere is created. Personal interaction and friendship building are encouraged, allowing students to make valuable contacts during their studies that will be crucial for their future (professional) network. This also allows our lecturers to provide more individualized support.

At FHWien der WKW, students also have access to helpful services and offers designed to make their everyday student life easier, such as:

• Service Point: first point of contact for questions about studying and the admissions process, issuing/renewing campus cards, reserving study rooms, issuing documents, viewing exam papers
• Library: literature research, borrowing service, reading and study workspaces
• Alumni & Career Services: job platform with jobs, internships and career tips for students and alumni, career fair, events and networking meetings
• Writing Center: writing consultations and workshops on academic writing
• Center for International Education & Mobility: support for stays abroad

The modern wko campus wien is located in the heart of Vienna and is easily accessible by bicycle and public transport. The U6 underground line, tram lines 40, 41, and 42 and bus lines 37A and 40A stop almost directly in front of the campus entrance. There are also two underground car parks available for short-term and long-term parking. Discount cards are available for students.

The campus has screens displaying an overview of current courses and floor plans of the lecture halls, so that students can always find their classrooms easily.

Students also have access to several comfortable lounge and study areas.

You can find everything you need to know about housing on the Austrian Student Union’s bulletin board.

Yes, there is a café on the FHWien der WKW campus that sells snacks and drinks. There are also many supermarkets, snack bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the campus.

A detailed list of the costs for studying at FHWien der WKW can be found here.

Under certain conditions, students are entitled to various forms of financial support (e.g. study grants, travel allowances, insurance contributions, childcare allowances) and scholarships (e.g., graduation scholarships, self-support scholarships). The ÖH FHWien is available to answer any questions you may have.

In accordance with the Study Grant Act, merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding achievements in the previous academic year. The amount of the scholarships awarded is determined annually by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research and ranges from EUR 726.72 (double tuition fees) to EUR 1,500.00. Students are informed annually about the application and award process by mail.

(As of August 2025)

The application period begins around the start of January each year and runs until around the end of March. The exact deadlines and dates will be published on our website in good time.

You can find out which admission requirements your child 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 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 your child can prepare for them here:

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