Vorkenntnisse & Aufnahmeprozess
Open to a select group of students from all over the world, this program combines academic excellence with practical and political relevance. The program is aimed at students with a diverse array of backgrounds who have a deep concern for the challenges arising from rapid environmental change, population dynamics, poverty and exclusion, and who are keen to find ways to enhance environmental sustainability and human well-being.
Application Deadlines
| ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS (third-country nationals) |
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| We strongly advise third-country nationals to apply at the 1st priority deadline, which ends in October. Applying for a permit to study in Austria can be complex and demanding. The application process should therefore be started as early as possible. Please note that SEEP cannot assist students in obtaining their residential permits. However, international students can seek assistance from the International Students Welcome and Support Team at the WU. |
Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the MSc in Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy you must fulfill the minimum requirements for application and prove your aptitude for the program. Should any of the required proofs of aptitude be missing, your application will be rejected.
Below you will find an overview of application requirements for SEEP. However, we recommend consulting the WU application guide for the most complete and up to date information on application requirements once you are serious about applying.
Minimum requirements for application
1. Relevant Bachelor's program:
Completion of or enrollment in a relevant degree program at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution. Prerequisites for the Master’s Program include:
The program must comprise at least 180 ECTS credits (corresponding to three academic years).
Economics, worth a minimum of 16 ECTS credits AND/OR
Social sciences, worth a minimum of 16 ECTS credits
The Bachelor Programs in Business, Economics and Social Sciences (BAWISO) and Business and Economics (BBE) at Vienna University of Economics and Business fulfill the prerequisites. If you need more information, please use the WU application guide.
Please note: It is not necessary to have completed your relevant degree program at the time of application, as proof of completion of your relevant degree program is not required until actual enrolment. Nevertheless, the minimum requirements listed above must be documented within the uploaded documents.
2. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English:
English as first language
A full English-taught bachelor’s program (at least 3 years); a confirmation from the university is required to prove that the entire program was taught in English. Please note that only an exchange semester or year in an English speaking country or with courses taught in English is not sufficient. To be considered official the document has to be stamped and signed by your university.
A fully English-taught master´s program, which you have already successfiully completed at the time of your application (at least two years, university confirmation required).
A valid certificates (official test report) attesting to your proficiency. Please consult the WU application guide to see exactly which tests and scores are considered acceptable.
A certificate from a university language department confirming the applicant has achieved level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Please see the WU application guide for information about which confirmations can be accepted.
Graduates of WU’s Bachelor´s program in Business and Economics, Bachelor´s program in Business Law, and Bachelor´s program in Business, Economics and Social Sciences already fulfill this requirement.
3. Proof of aptitude (Selection criteria):
In addition to the minimum requirements, you need to prove your aptitude for the Master's program. The following documents must be submitted at the time of application:
Academic transcript (or other official document) indicating the final cumulative grade point average
Curriculum vitae in English
Statement of Motivation in English (c. 400-600 words) addressing the following points:
Motivation for studying SEEP: Why did you choose to apply for SEEP instead of other (heterodox) economics programmes? What makes SEEP special for you?
Relevant academic and practical experience: How does your academic background and your practical (professional and voluntary) experience qualify you for studying SEEP?
Future career plans: What do you want to do after completing SEEP? How will SEEP help you achieve these goals?
Two relevant academic essays or other writing samples in English (c. 2,000 words each). Both samples must be entirely your own original work and include full references for any works cited. Do not count references as part of the 2,000 words. Translations into English of pieces you have written in another language are acceptable as long as you do the translations yourself. Excerpts of 2,000 words from longer pieces (e.g. undergraduate theses) are also acceptable.
Applicants' communication skills, interpersonal competencies, and international orientation will be tested during the interview, so no extra documents need to be submitted in order to prove aptitude in these areas.
Further information:
Information On Funding
We recommend consulting the following sites for information on tuition fees, grants, and scholarship opportunities.
WU Tuition Fees / ÖH Dues
WU Grants and Scholarships
Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants
European Funding Guide