Rupert Sausgruber reappointed Rector of WU Vienna

Following approval by the Senate, the University Board of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business has reappointed WU’s current Rector, Rupert Sausgruber, for another term. 

Prof. Rupert Sausgruber has served as Rector of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business since October 2023. His second term as Rector will begin on October 1, 2027. Regarding the reappointment decision, Dr. Cattina Leitner, chair of the WU University Board, said, “The reappointment of the Rector sends a strong message of stability and continuous development and underscores the forward-looking orientation WU pursues as a top-tier university in the Austrian and international context.”

In his next term, Rector Sausgruber plans to continue on the course he has taken so far: “WU has kept going strong in the past few years. We hold our own in international rankings, our degree programs are among the most sought-after in Austria and across Europe, and our researchers have a significant impact on business, society, and policymaking through their strong expertise. Given the looming budget cuts, huge efforts will undoubtedly be needed on our part to maintain what we have achieved and remain successful. I’m ready to take up this challenge, and I firmly believe that we’ll master this phase at WU with our strong sense of community, hard work and dedication, and our clear focus on quality.”