Dates and deadlines

Welcome to WU 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, May 6, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

General Q&A sessions

If you have any questions regarding your prospective, current or future exchange stay at WU, please join one of our Q&A sessions (lasting 1 hour each) instead of writing an email. You have the opportunity to get immediate answers and learn from your fellow students.

• Q & A on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q & A on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q & A on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q & A on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q & A on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Q & A on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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, May 11, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Monday, May 18, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Residence permit info sessions

Students from a third country (i.e. not from the EU or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland) staying in Austria for longer than 6 months need to apply for an Austrian residence permit. During the residence permit 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, April 13, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Thursday, April 23, 2026: at 10:00am (Vienna time) OR at 4:00pm (Vienna time)

Pre-arrival 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 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:00am (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• Session on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:00pm (Vienna time): Link to MS Teams Meeting

• 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, 2026 - June 28, 2026

• Easter break: March 28, 2026 – April 6, 2026

• Pentecost break: May 23, 2026 -  May 25, 2026

• Semester break: June 29, 2026 - September 30, 2026