Exchange semester (bachelor)
On this page, you can find all information needed for an exchange semester on bachelor's level.
- Available exchange places
- Consulting services at the International Office
- Partner universities
- Credit transfer possibilities
- Application requirements
- Application
- Nomination and application process at the partner university
- Cancelling an exchange semester
- Preparing for your stay abroad
- During your stay at the partner university
- After your stay abroad
Available exchange places
Please note: The list of available exchange places will be available soon. When visiting our website, make sure to refresh the page to see the most up-to-date information.
Below, you will find Excel sheets listing the exchange places which are available for application:
Application period Europe and overseas - available exchange places - winter semester 2024/25 (available soon)
Second round of allocations* - available exchange places - winter semester 2024/25 (available after the application period Europe and overseas)
* The second round of allocations is only available for students who applied during the main application period for "Europe and overseas" and did not receive an exchange place. You will have to use your score from the main application period to apply for remaining exchange places.
Consulting services at the International Office
We offer the following events and consultation services, which support you planning your semester abroad:
Personal consultations
(At the International Office or via telephone)Group advisory meetings
(Hybrid meetings in winter semester 2024/25)Workshops
(In person and online sessions in winter semester 2024/25)Study Internationally - Info Session
(Annually in March)Go Global - Your Event to Internationalize Your Studies
(Annually in October)
Note: While we wholeheartedly support and facilitate WU's exchange programs, we would like to clarify that the International Office is not involved in freemover exchanges. We cannot provide support or oversight for individual arrangements.
Partner universities
WU Vienna offers an international network of partner universities worldwide. The following information may help you to choose the right university:
Info sheets and fact sheets
Info sheets are compiled by WU's International Office and provide information on partner universities. They include information on application requirements at the partner university, semester dates, and website links.
Fact sheets are provided by partner universities and contain general information for exchange students. Info sheets and fact sheets can both be found on our map of partner universities.Financial planning for experiences abroad
Depending on the exchange program, there are financial aspects that you should consider when planning and deciding on an exchange. You can find information here.Exchange reports by former exchange students
All students who completed a semester abroad share their experiences in exchange reports (German: Erfahrungsbericht). These reports cover course registration, arrival, accommodation, costs, and local tips. You can access these reports onlineAdditional support for students with needs
If you have disabilities, chronic illnesses, care obligations, or financial challenges, you can apply for additional funding. Depending on where you are going, you might be eligible for the WU mobility grant special support or an Erasmus+ Top Up. You can also apply Erasmus+ inclusion support if it fits your situation.
Credit transfer possibilities
Courses and achievements completed abroad must be recognized for your studies at WU Vienna. The credit transfer process is not automatic, but is handled by our colleagues in Study Regulations & Credit Transfer (Study Service Center).
Online credit transfer database
Splitting of earned credits abroad
Grant and credit transfer session
Information for the study plan BAWISO 2023
Application requirements
Which requirements do I have to meet in order to apply?
Can I complete a second semester abroad during my bachelor's degree?
Proof of language proficiency: Do I need to provide such proof and if so, by when?
Application
During the application periods, you can apply online via this link.
When submitting your application, you can select up to seven preferences and rank them according to your personal preference. Note that you must choose at least three preferences.
Application period
Application documents
Academic and extracurricular score
The interview and evaluation process
Ranking and allocation of an exchange place
Nomination and application process at the partner university
After being allocated an exhange place, click here to view our informative videos for an overview and essential details.