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Master Programs

In the coming years, WU will be introducing a number of different master degree programs. Master programs build upon bachelor programs, i.e. the prerequisite for admission to a master program is the successful completion of a bachelor or diploma program in a relevant discipline. Graduates of a master program are in turn entitled to pursue a doctoral or PhD program.

WU’s master degree programs are usually 4 semesters long (120 ECTS credits), except for the program in Business Education, which takes 5 semesters (150 ECTS credits).

Important information: Due to capacity restrictions, all of WU’s MSc programs are full-time programs. The only exception to this is the MSc Program in Business Education, parts of which are held in distance learning mode for one group of students per admission year. Potential students should therefore be aware that only very few evening or weekend classes are available, especially in the specialization areas. If you work and are interested in a part-time academic program, you are advised to consult one of the educational institutions required by law to offer part-time programs, e.g. the universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen).
Admission to WU’s English-taught MSc programs is regulated by a strict application and selection procedure. Admission to German-language MSc programs is open to all applicants who possess the necessary entrance qualifications. However, even in the German-language programs, capacity restrictions are becoming increasingly relevant: the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places by far in most programs. These MSc programs have therefore included an introductory course early in the program which must be successfully completed before the student can register for further courses and examinations in the program. It is well known that WU is chronically under-financed, and due to the resulting lack of resources, these introductory courses can only be held in the fall semester of each academic year. Potential students interested in WU’s German-language programs should therefore be aware that bottlenecks and capacity restrictions may be an issue in their first semester.