Grants and Scholarships
Merit-based scholarship grants
- E_Call_for_Applications_merit-based-scholarships_2026.pdf (pdf, 155 KB)
- E_Guidelines_merit-based-scholarships_2026.pdf (pdf, 162 KB)
As soon as a new call for applications is released, the application form will be available here.
FAQ merit-based scholarships
Can I apply for merit-based scholarships for more than one WU degree program at the same time?
No, you can only apply for one degree program.
One exception applies: If you completed your bachelor’s degree at WU in the last winter semester and enrolled in a WU master’s program in the summer semester, the ECTS credits are added together.
The entitlement period continues to apply to both programs, however.
Which degree program or which curriculum version do I need to specify in my application if I am enrolled in several degree programs at WU or if I have changed to a new curriculum version?
Please apply for the degree program or the version of the curriculum for which you meet all the requirements (entitlement period, minimum academic performance requirements, grade point average).
Are transferred credits taken into account for a merit-based scholarship?
Yes, if the courses or exams were taken in the academic year you are applying for.
The date that you see on your transcript is what counts, not the date of the application for credit transfer.
How are courses and other academic activities evaluated that don’t fall under any curriculum-specific module?
Such activities cannot be taken into account. This includes bridging courses, enrichment courses, and voluntary activities.
How are bachelor’s theses, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations evaluated?
Bachelor’s and master’s theses are included in the calculations for the merit-based scholarship.
Dissertations or PhD theses are not, however, as you do not earn any ECTS credits for them according to the curricula.
I wrote my bachelor’s/master’s thesis during the summer semester. By when does it have to be graded to count towards the merit-based scholarship?
The grade on your bachelor’s/master’s thesis must also fall within the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
Any grade given on or after October 1, 2026, will be counted for the academic year 2026/27 according to the Universities Act 2002 (Universitätsgesetz).
Are failing grades included in the grade point average for a merit-based scholarship?
No, failing grades are not included in the grade point average.
What happens if my grades from the summer semester don’t appear on my transcript in time?
It is up to individual examiners/the respective institute to enter students’ grades into the system in time.
Please note: We can only include exams that appear on your transcript by October 31, 2026 within the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026 and the application must also be submitted within the application period.
Please contact the institute directly if you are unsure about an examination grade.
How do you calculate the grade point average for a merit-based scholarship?
Your grade point average is calculated based on the best examination grades up to completion of the minimum requirements.
To calculate your grade point average, first multiply the grade of each exam by the number of ECTS credits.
The resulting number is divided by the sum of the ECTS credits of the applicable courses and other academic activities.
Courses graded on a pass/fail basis without a numeric grade are not included in the calculation of the grade point average.
Need-based scholarship grants
- E_Call_for_Application_need-based-scholarships_26.pdf (pdf, 168 KB)
- E_Guidelines_need-based-scholarships_26.pdf (pdf, 160 KB)
- E_Application_Form_need-based-scholarships_26.pdf (pdf, 138 KB)
- E_Template_-_Expert_opinion_for_need-based_scholarships.pdf (pdf, 137 KB)
- E_Fact_sheet_for_the_final_report_for_Need-based_Scholarship.pdf (pdf, 139 KB)
More Info
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Grants for an Exchange Semester, an Internship Abroad, or an ISP
The International Office offers grants for WU exchange programs (e.g., semester abroad, internship abroad, International short program).
External Funding
In this section you will find a number of scholarships, grants, prizes and awards.
stipendium.at: federal aid for students in Austria
grants.at: Austria's largest online database for national and international grants and scholarships
Lower Austria Foundation Scholarship
the province of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is awarding scholarships to students.
Requirements:
Regular student at a public Austrian university (e.g., WU)
Financial need
Good academic performance
Austrian citizenship
Primary residence in Lower Austria, (South) Tyrol at the time of birth, or Vienna
The detailed requirements and the link to the application can be found in the call for applications.
Application deadline: May 15, 202