About Vienna

Vienna’s geographical position in the heart of Europe makes it a multicultural city and an important location for international companies and organizations. As the Austrian capital, it is an important financial center, and is home to the regional headquarters of a number of major banking groups, including UniCredit, Raiffeisen and Erste Bank.

The metropolitan area of Vienna has 2.3 million inhabitants, and it is one of the safest and most livable cities in the world. Thanks to its wide range of cultural attractions, excellent infrastructure, a low crime rate and a clean environment, Vienna has recently been recognized as the top city in terms of quality of living.

It is a city full of history - the nostalgic charm of its downtown area is complemented by all the vitality of a modern metropolis. Along with monuments from past centuries and traditional Viennese cafés, visitors are offered modern architecture and spacious shopping areas. Numerous museums, theaters and the Vienna State Opera will appeal to culture enthusiasts. Many important names and associations in the history of science and medicine have their origins in Vienna, like Freud, Wittgenstein, the Vienna Circle and the Austrian School of Economics, to name just a few. Vienna is also a center for modern mathematics. For actual information please visit the pages of Vienna Tourist Board.

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is easily accessible by public transport. Working and studying at WU, you will find yourself just a few subway stations away from Vienna’s downtown area and many popular recreational areas, including the Danube Island and the Prater amusement park. More about the WU Campus.