Real Estate

The part-time Bachelor’s program in Real Estate offers practical training in the fields of economics, law, technology and job-specific real estate. It imparts knowledge for real estate generalists:

• Real estate financing and investment, real estate marketing
• Finance
• Real estate project management
• Fundamentals of construction planning and construction technology
• Civil law, housing law, commercial law, procedural law
• Public building law, land registry law, real estate tax law
• Property management in practice, brokerage, property valuation
• Software for brokers and property managers

There is a dedicated mentor program. Furthermore, strong networking with the real estate industry is sought.

The program is RICS and CEPI accredited. Upon completion of the program and with relevant professional experience, students can obtain a business license as a real estate broker and manager.

The Bachelor’s program in Real Estate is taught in German. Only some modules are taught in English.

At FHWien der WKW, you study real business. All study programs have a very high practical relevance. Two-thirds of the lecturers come directly from the business world and pass on their specialist knowledge and professional experience to our students.

In addition to excursions, field trips and practical projects, the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate requires students to complete a professional internship starting in the fourth semester, with the possibility of recognition for students who are working in a related field.

The Bachelor’s program in Real Estate is aimed at

• HAK or HBLA graduates,
• HTL graduates (e.g. structural engineering, facility management),
• university graduates (e.g. lawyers, business economists, architects, construction technicians),
• members of “traditional” real estate professions (real estate agents, property managers and commercial and non-profit developers),
• employees of banks, insurance companies and the public sector, and
• members of consulting professions with a focus on real estate

who are pursuing a career in the real estate industry.

The Bachelor’s Program in Real Estate lasts a total of 6 semesters.

The Bachelor’s program in Real Estate is only offered on a part-time basis.

Classes are held regularly on 2 to 4 evenings per week (occasionally also on 5 evenings or Saturdays, especially in the first semester). Courses take place at the following times (on campus and online):

• Monday–Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the latest
• Friday: 5:30 p.m. at the earliest to 9:45 p.m. at the latest
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. at the earliest to 4:30 p.m. at the latest

The distance learning component accounts for 30 to 40% of the study program.

For the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate, you should plan on spending an average of approximately 15 hours per week (classes and self-study).

The part-time program is designed to enable working professionals to efficiently combine their careers with their studies.

The part-time study program allows working professionals to efficiently combine their careers and studies thanks to its flexible schedule. However, employment is not mandatory.

No, a semester abroad is not mandatory for the part-time Real Estate program, but it is possible.

A semester abroad is an extraordinary experience and offers a unique opportunity to get to know foreign cultures, improve foreign language skills and make international friends. It is also an important asset on your resume.

FHWien der WKW cooperates with approximately 160 partner universities worldwide. An overview of our partner universities can be found here. Please note that not every partner institution is suitable for every study program. You can use the map to filter which partner universities are suitable for your study program.

When applying for a semester abroad, students must specify four partner universities where they would like to spend their semester abroad (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th choice). Places for study abroad are allocated based on average grades. If average grades are the same, there are additional selection criteria such as the first-come-first-served principle, based on the date of submission of the application.

Yes, in the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate, you must complete a professional internship starting in the fourth semester. Credit may be granted to students who are working in a relevant field.

Upon completion of the Bachelor’s program in Real Estate, you will be awarded the academic degree Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA).

Thanks to our practical training, our graduates are highly sought after on the job market. Our alumni are experts in real estate and can work in the following industries:

• Real estate brokerage and management
• Construction industry, ancillary construction trades
• Finance
• Tax consulting, law firms and notary offices

FHWien der WKW has its own job platform for students and graduates. In the Career Center, you will find exciting jobs and internships from companies in various industries. The platform also provides helpful career and application tips.

Once a year in fall, FHWien der WKW also holds its Career Day. This career fair offers a free CV check and an application photo shoot. You can also get in touch with exciting companies and find out about current job vacancies.

Tuition fees amount to € 363.36 per semester for EU and EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and third-country nationals with exceptional circumstances. Third-country nationals who do not qualify for exceptional circumstances are required to pay different tuition fees.

In addition to the tuition fees, the ÖH contribution and the special contribution of € 25.20 per semester must be paid.

A detailed list of costs and exceptions for third-country nationals can be found here.

(As of August 2025)

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 (Studienförderungsgesetz), merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding achievements in the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship 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. You will be informed annually about the application and award process by mail.

(As of August 2025)

All information on admission requirements, the admissions procedure, dates and deadlines, as well as helpful downloads, instructions and FAQ can be found here.

The study program begins each year in September.

There is a kick-off event for first-semester students, where you can meet the Head of Program and your fellow students and receive important information about the university of applied sciences and your study program.