How to Submit Your Application →

Step 1: Fill Out the Forms
Complete the F35 form and the supplementary sheets intended for your study programm

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

• Exam certificates: Transcript of record(s).

• Course description: In German or English, printed from a public website with a direct link — not required for exams taken at WU.

• Original certificate: If the exam was already recognized, submit the original certificate — not the one showing the recognition.

• Study record: Required if the exam was taken not at WU.

• Marriage certificate: Only if your last name has changed and differs from the name on the certificate.

Step 3: Submit the Online Application
Submit your recognition request via online form only when all documents are complete.
 

Step 4: Upload Your Documents
Upload all required documents. These are necessary for the academic review of your request.

Important Information:

Applications are only accepted on working days. If you submit your application on a weekend or public holiday, it will count as submitted on the next working day. The decision period starts from that day.

A recognition decision becomes legally effective if it is not appealed. Once effective, it is final, irrevocable, and enforceable. Recognition, once granted, cannot be reversed or annulled.

If you have any questions, please contact: anerkennung@wu.ac.at

How to Submit your Application →

Step 1: Complete the Supplementary Forms
Fill out  the supplementary forms that are relevant to your study program

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

• Official Transcript of Record 

• Offical Coversion of Grading System: Required only if the grading scale is not already stated on the Transcript of Records.

• Official Confirmation of Completed Credit Hours / ECTS: This must be either clearly stated on the Transcript of Records, or provided as a separate official document issued by your educational institution, stamped and signed.

• Syllabus/Course Description: Submit the course description in German or English, and include a publicly accessible link to the syllabus or course description.

Important:
Only Official Documents Accepted. All submitted documents must be official.We do not accept self-created, self-translated, or copied course descriptions.If your documents are issued by an educational institution outside Austria and not a WU partner university, they must be authenticated according to the applicable regulations. You can find detailed information about authentication and translation requirements here.
 

Step 3: Submit the Online Application
Only proceed with this step once all documents are complete. Submit your recognition application via online form here.

Step 4: Upload Your Documents
Upload all required documents. These are necessary for the academic review of your request.

Important Information:

Applications are only accepted on working days. If you submit your application on a weekend or public holiday, it will count as submitted on the next working day. The decision period starts from that day.

A recognition decision becomes legally effective if it is not appealed. Once effective, it is final, irrevocable, and enforceable. Recognition, once granted, cannot be reversed or annulled.

If you have any questions, please contact: anerkennung@wu.ac.at

If you completed one or more exams as part of a WU-organized exchange program — such as Erasmus+ or the WU Mobility Grant — you can find detailed information here.

• To apply for credit transfer, please submit your application using the online tool.

• If you have any questions, just send an email to course.abroad@wu.ac.at.

Important Information:

Applications are only accepted on working days. If you submit your application on a weekend or public holiday, it will count as submitted on the next working day. The decision period starts from that day.

A recognition decision becomes legally effective if it is not appealed. Once effective, it is final, irrevocable, and enforceable. Recognition, once granted, cannot be reversed or annulled.

If you have any questions, please contact: anerkennung@wu.ac.at

Examinations at another Austrian university may be taken only if one of the following conditions applies:

• The examination replaces an free elective course at WU, or

• The examination was approved in advance because it cannot be taken at WU (e.g. due to the phase-out of a curriculum).

If you have questions or wish to submit an application, please contact anerkennung@wu.ac.at.

What is the Online Recognition Database for students?

The Online Recognition Database is a service unique in Austria, offered exclusively by WU to support its students. It provides an overview of previously recognized courses and helps you plan your studies more effectively.

Please note: The database is intended for guidance only and does not constitute a legal entitlement to recognition.

Admission procedure completed but not yet admitted to WU?

Recognition of exams and academic achievements is only possible after you have successfully completed the admission and enrollment process at WU.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide any information or review applications for recognition before that point.

You are admitted and enrolled

Then feel free to contact us. We are happy to advise you on all questions regarding recognition of exams and academic achievements, individual study programs and performance and merit-based scholarships.

• By email: anerkennung@wu.ac.at

• By phone: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00

• In person: only by appointment at the SSC, Mondays 9:00-12:00: Book an appointment

• Online via Microsoft Teams: Book an appointment