Studying at the University of Vienna

Statistical data

On this page, you will find statistical data, reports and key figures relating to degree programmes at the University of Vienna. In addition, you will find national higher education statistics, evaluations and information on how the key figures are calculated.

Statistical data about entrance exam and selection procedures

Here you will find the figures for the most recent entrance exam or selection procedure: applicants, test participants and study places in the degree programmes. You can view older statistics in the archive.

Bachelor's programmes with entrance exam procedure – academic year 2026/27

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Learn how many prospective students applied for bachelor's and diploma programmes with entrance exam procedure.

Master's programmes with selection procedure – academic year 2026/27

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Find out how many people applied for master’s programmes with an selection procedure.

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Calculation of facts and figures

Would you like to know how the facts and figures in the study profiles on the website studying.univie.ac.at are calculated and compiled? We explain more about this here.

You’ll find these facts and figures in the study profiles:

  • Number of students
  • Number of graduates in the past academic year
  • Average study duration (median)
  • Level of difficulty
  • Average gross monthly income three years after graduation
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Details about the calculation

This figure includes all individuals who are admitted to this degree programme as at the relevant reference date. We take into account all versions of the programme currently available, not just the most recent curriculum.

The following are not included:

  • Co-registered students
  • Studies on leave of absence
  • Short-duration programmes that were started and completed within an admission period

Data source: the University of Vienna’s data management system

This figure includes all graduates from the most recently completed academic year. An academic year runs from 1 October to 30 September.

Data source: the University of Vienna’s data management system

Note: If there is no sufficient data on graduates yet, this figure will not be displayed in the study profile. This is the case, for example, with newly established degree programmes.

The average degree programme duration is given as the median. The following applies:

  • Degrees obtained in less than 75 % of the stipulated duration of studies are excluded from the calculation of the median. Such particularly rapid completions are usually the result of credit transfers – for example, when transferring from an older to the current curriculum. They are therefore not included in the statistics.
  • The median indicates the degree programme duration within which the fastest 50 per cent of students completed their degree programme. This is based on degrees awarded over the last three academic years. The mean (arithmetic mean), on the other hand, takes into account all degrees awarded during this period – including those with very long degree programme durations.
  • In the case of diploma programmes, the degree programme duration is counted towards the subsequent bachelor's programme in the same subject.
  • The significance of the average degree programme duration also depends on how long a programme has been available. Figures for new programmes are therefore usually less representative than those for programmes that have been running for many years.

Data source: the University of Vienna’s data management system

The level of difficulty indicates how graduates assess the demands of their degree programme. It is classified as very low, low, appropriate, high or very high and is based on the graduate surveys conducted by the Unit for Quality Assurance.

Detailed info about the graduate surveys

This figure is derived from the graduate tracking programme run by the Unit for Quality Assurance. In cooperation with Statistics Austria, this programme analyses the entry into the labour market and career paths of university graduates.

Detailed info about the graduate tracking

"No data"

If the “Facts and Figures” section includes the entry “no data” this means we do not have any (sufficient) figures available. This may be, for example, the case with new degree programmes.

Contact for statistical data

  • Statistical data on academic operations

    If the published analyses and statistics are not sufficient for your purposes, we will be happy to check whether we can produce a customised analysis.

    Please contact us – together we will clarify data availability, data quality and feasibility.

  • Information under the Freedom of Information Act

    Electronic applications for access to information (requests for information) under the Freedom of Information Act (IFG) addressed to the University of Vienna or its bodies may only be submitted via e-mail. 
    If you have a u:acount of the University of Vienna, you may alternatively use the online form in the Servicedesk.

  • Information on data protection

    Whilst you are admitted at the University of Vienna, you will find information on your studies and study progress in u:space. There you can also download confirmations relating to your degree programme and print them out if required.

    We do not disclose personal information about students to private individuals or their representatives. Public authorities and public institutions should address requests for official administrative assistance to the relevant competent authority.

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