Nostrification

General information

Pursuant to § 90 of the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002), nostrification is the recognition of a foreign university degree as being comparable to the completion of an Austrian university degree program. Through nostrification, the foreign degree is declared to be equivalent to an Austrian university degree. The holder is then also entitled to use an Austrian academic title.

Who may apply for nostrification?

An application for nostrification can only be submitted if nostrification is required for the applicant in order to practice his/her profession in Austria or is necessary for his/her further educational career in Austria.

Nostrification is necessary if the applicant wishes to engage in a professional activity in Austria which is restricted by law or other regulation to practice by persons holding an Austrian academic title or who have completed an Austrian university degree program. Nostrification is also necessary if, pursuant to legal regulations, an Austrian academic title or a completed Austrian university degree are prerequisites for admission to an educational institution the applicant wishes to attend.

Within the European Union or the European Economic Area and in Switzerland, a number of academic professions are protected by means of legislation, ensuring that only citizens of these countries are permitted to practice these professions. In such cases, nostrification is not necessary and therefore impossible.

Nostrification is not required for admission to an Austrian Master’s or PhD program.

Where do I apply for nostrification?

An application for nostrification must be submitted to an Austrian university at which it is possible to complete the degree program corresponding to the foreign degree. It is not permitted to submit the same application for nostrification to more than one university simultaneously or to re-submit an application that has been withdrawn or rejected to another university or institution of higher education.

The following degree programs are currently available at Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU):

  • Bachelor’s program in Business, Economics and Social Sciences
  • Bachelor´s program in Business Law
  • Master´s program in Business Education
  • Master´s program in Business Law
  • Master´s program in Information Systems
  • Master´s program in Quantiative Finance
  • Master´s program in International Management / CEMS
  • Master´s program in Economics
  • Master´s program in Finance and Accounting
  • PhD program in Social and Economic Sciences
  • PhD program in Business Law
  • Business Administration PhD program in Finance

What are the expenses involved?

The nostrification fee is currently € 150.00 and must be paid in advance. The fee is forfeited if the application is rejected or withdrawn.

Submitting an application

Please submit the following documents, both the original documents and copies thereof, with your application:

  • Passport
  • Evidence confirming the status/quality of the recognized foreign post-secondary educational institution
  • Information on the completed academic program, as detailed as possible (e.g. examination certificates, syllabi, curricula, scientific papers, etc.)
  • Certification of the conferment of an academic title or the successful completion of an academic degree program
  • Evidence confirming the necessity of the nostrification in order to practice a profession or continue professional training in Austria


PLEASE NOTE: Documents in foreign languages must be legalized and submitted as certified translations -> Legalization and translation of documents

Andrea Forstner

 

Department                                      

Study Regulations, 4th floor, section D

Telephone

+0043/1/313 36 ext. 4817

E-mail

Andrea.Forstner@wu.ac.at

Office hours

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:00 AM (please call ahead to make an appointment!)

We ask you to please contact Ms. Forstner before submitting your application.