Dates and deadlines

Welcome to WU info sessions

An engaging 1-hour introduction to WU Vienna, covering pre-enrollment, WU digital tools and platforms (including WU email), the pre-semester Orientation & Cultural Program, and the pre-semester German course.
Includes key information on Kickoff events, housing, special accommodations, and the Erasmus Buddy Network (EBN).
Designed to provide a clear overview of essential early steps and next actions for incoming students, including a Q&A session.

• Session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

Course registration info sessions

We highly recommend to join us for one of our webinars on course registration on Wednesday, January 13, 2027, where we explain how to register for courses and answer any remaining questions regarding course registration:  

• Webinar on course registration, January 13, 2027, 10:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Webinar on course registration, January 13, 2027, 16:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

In our experience, students who attend the webinar are more successful in the course registration process.

Additionally, we offer four Q&A sessions specifically focused on course registration on Wednesday, January 20, and Wednesday, January 27, 2027. These sessions are dedicated to answering all your questions about the course registration process.

• Q&A on course registration, January 20, 2027, 10:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q&A on course registration, January 20, 2027, 16:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q&A on course registration, January 27, 2027, 10:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q&A on course registration, January 27, 2027, 16:00 (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

Pre-arrival info sessions

A practical 1-hour session for incoming students at WU Vienna, covering public transport in Vienna and Austria and what to expect at the Kickoff events.
Provides guidance on key administrative steps such as the Learning Agreement (LA), confirmation of arrival and registration of residence (Meldezettel).
Designed to ensure students are well-prepared for their arrival and first days in Vienna, including a Q&A session.

• Session on Thursday, January 28, 2027 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Session on Thursday, January 28, 2027 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

Visa info sessions

Students from a third country (i.e. not from the EU or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland) staying in Austria for up to 6 months usually need a visa D. During the visa info sessions, we will provide you with some general information on the application process to help you better understand the steps. Please join one of our sessions below:

Monday, November 9, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Thursday, November 12, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Thursday, November 19, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

• Semester dates: October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

• Christmas break: December 24, 2026 – January 6, 2027

• Semester break: February 1, 2027 - February 28, 2027

• Semester dates: March 1, 2027 – June 27, 2027

• Easter break: March 22, 2027 – March 29, 2027

• Pentecost break: May 15, 2027 – May 17, 2027

• Semester break: June 28, 2027 – September 30, 2027