General information: This track focuses on improving the student experience by exploring best practices and innovative strategies. 

Target group: Colleagues from WU partner universities working in the following areas:

• Admission Office

• Career Services

• Examination Office

• International Office

• Student Recruiting

• Student Support (Counselling and Engagement)

• Study Information

• Study Regulations & Credit Transfer

General information: This track aims at reflecting on the driving forces for university process management and aims at sharing good practices in implementing change and structuring university processes according to the needs of a modern university.  

Target Group: Colleagues from WU partner universities working in the following areas:

• Financial Management 

• Payroll Office & Accounting 

• Risk Assessment and Management 

• Research Services and Support 

• General Coordinating Units (e.g, Rector's Office, Dean's Office, etc.) 

General information: This track aims to explore the key drivers behind process management in academic libraries and to share best practices for implementing change, optimizing workflows, and aligning library services with the needs of a modern university.

Target group: Colleagues from WU partner universities working in the following areas:

• Library Administration and Strategy

• Digital Services and Repository Management

• Research Support and Scholarly Communication

• Information Literacy and User Services

• Library Systems and Data Management

• Collaboration with Academic and Administrative Units

Please note that these providers operate independently of WU Vienna. Ensure your arrival time matches the check-in hours of your accommodation and review cancellation policies before booking.

• Spark by Hilton (Wien Messe Prater) located close to Campus WU (walking distance approx. 2-5 minutes).

• Motel One Wien Prater located close to Campus WU (walking distance approx. 10 minutes).

• Superbude located close to Campus WU (walking distance approx. 5-10 minutes).

• The Social Hub located close to Campus WU (walking distance approx. 25 minutes or 15 minutes when using the metro).

• Zoku Vienna located close to Campus WU (walking distance approx. 5-10 minutes).

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is approximately 16 kilometers east of Vienna in Schwechat. The quickest and easiest ways to get to the city center are by public transportation or taxi:

• Rail Jet, REX, S-Bahn (Austrian Federal Railways - ÖBB) – €4.50

• Bus (Vienna Airport Lines)  – €11

• CAT (City Airport Train) – €14.90

• Airport Taxi  – €38 (to book in advance)

• Taxi – around €50

Vienna is easily accessible by train from neighboring countries and nearby destinations. The city's main station, located in the southern part of Vienna, is well-connected through an extensive network of subway, tram, and bus lines.

For example, you can reach Stephansplatz (city center) in just 6 minutes from the main station using the red U1 subway line in direction Leopoldau.

• Maps of the transportation network

Vienna has an outstanding and affordable public transportation network, which includes night buses during the week and 24-hour subway service on weekends.

• Operated by the Wiener Linien

• Buy tickets online, at Wiener Linien offices, or at the ticket machines at the airport or subway stations

• 72 hours ticket is available at €17.10

WU Vienna is located in Vienna’s second district at Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Vienna in between the subway station Messe-Prater and Krieau of the purple subway line U2. It is right next to Vienna’s well-known “Prater” park, which is easy to reach using the city’s public transportation system.