Student Recruiting & Admissions

Admissions

Services and responsibilitiesAdmission of Austrian and non-Austrian students (enrollment, re-registration, switching to another program, enrolling in additional programs, expiration of enrollment)
Student IDs (first-time issuing, duplicates in case of loss, theft, or card defect)
Changing personal data (name changes or change of address)
Tuition fees (fee calculation and notification, exemptions, tuition fee reimbursements)
Leave of absence

You are welcome to use our service, either by visiting the study service center (desk 8 & 10) during the opening hours, or by sending an Email or giving us a call.

The Admissions team is also available for enquiries by phone outside of the Office hours. You may call us from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday also from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. We ask for your understanding that the availability for phone calls may be limited during the Office hours, especially within the enrollment periods.

Location and Contact

Study Service Center/Admissions

Welthandelsplatz 1

Library & Learning Center (LC), 2. OG

1020 Wien

Phone

+43-1-31336-3501

E-Mail

Admission to study programs (Domestic students)

Admission to study programs (International students)

Information on tuition fees

Information of Leave of Absence, Changing personal data or Issuance study period confirmations

Team & Contact of Admissions

Information about the employees of the Admissions

Opening hours during the holidays

Due to COVID-19 safety measures, you can only visit the SSC if you make an appointment beforehand.

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