Application and admission periods

On this site you will find an overview of the application and admission periods for bachelor/diploma and master programmes at the University of Vienna. 

The winter semester always starts on 1 October, the summer semester on 1 March. 
Schedule of the academic year

Depiction of the application and admission periods for the academic year 2024 /25

Please note:

Application period

Your first step before starting your studies is applying for admission to a degree programme. You can submit your application for first-time admission, change of degree programme, admission to an additional degree programme and resumption of studies within the application period. 

The application period depends on your citizenship and the degree programme of your choice. You are unsure which period applies to you? Choose the degree programme you are interested in at "Admission". In the step-by-step instruction of the admission period you find detailed info on the application procedure. 

Our tip: Submit your application for admission to the degree programme at the beginning of the application period! Thereby you can complete the admission procedure at the beginning of the admission period and have an easy start of your studies. 

EU/EWR, Schweiz, PersGV

Application periods for EU/EEA/CH citizens and groups of persons according to the Decree on Groups of Persons (PersGV)

  • Summer semester 2024: 
    from 15 November 2023 to 5 February 2024
  • Winter semester 2024/25:
    from 10 June to 5 September 2024
  • Summer semester 2025: 
    from 11 November 2024 to 5 February 2025

Third-country nationals

Application periods for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries

  • Summer semester 2024:
    from 15 November 2023 to 2 January 2024
  • Winter semester 2024/25:
    from 10 June to 31 July 2024 
  • Summer semester 2025:
    from 11 November 2024 to 8 January 2025

Bachelor/diploma programmes with special application periods

Bachelor/diploma programmes with entrance exam procedure

Irrespective of the applicant's citizenship, there is only one application period per academic year

  • Academic year 2024/25:
    from 4 March to 5 June 2024

Bachelor programme in Sport Science

Application period irrespective of applicant's citizenship

  • Summer semester 2024:
    from 15 November 2023 to 2 January 2024
  • Winter semester 2024/25:
    from 4 March to 5 June 2024
  • Summer semester 2025:
    from 11 November 2024 to 8 January 2025

Master programmes with special application periods

Master programmes with selection procedure

Irrespective of the applicant's citizenship, there is only one application period per academic year 

  • Academic year 2024/25: 
    from 4 March to 8 April 2024

Eligible master programmes without selection procedure for graduates of the University of Vienna

Application period for graduates of an eligible bachelor programme at the University of Vienna according to the curriculum 

  • Summer semester 2024: 
    application period depends on citizenship
  • Winter semester 2024/25: 
    from 10 June to 31 October 2024
  • Summer semester 2025: 
    from 11 November 2024 to 31 March 2025

Special case: Same day admission to consecutive master programmes in the same discipline (only available in German)

Admission period for bachelor/diploma and master programmes

Your second step before starting your studies is the completion of the admission procedure within the admission period. If you are studying at the University of Vienna for the first time, please book an appointment for online first-time admission. 

The admission is only possible if you have applied for admission within the application period and fulfil all admission requirements. 

Our tip: Complete the admission procedure as soon as possible. You can only register for courses and exams after you have been admitted to the degree programme of your choice. 

Summer semester 2024

  • from 8 January to 31 March 2024
  • semester start: 1. March

Winter semester 2024/25

  • from 11 July to 31 October 2024
  • semester start: 1. October

Summer semester 2025

  • from 7 January to 31 March 2025
  • semester start: 1 March

 FAQ

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  • What is the difference between the application and admission period?
  • What is the Decree on Groups of Persons?

    Persons belonging to a group of persons according to the Decree on Groups of Persons (“PersGV”) may apply for admission to degree programmes within the application period for EU/EEA/CH citizens. They can be treated as equal to EU/EEA citizens regarding the tuition fee regulations.

    Groups of persons and the required proofs

  • Is there a grace period, in case I miss the application period?

    No, there is no grace period. You have to submit your application for admission within the application period that applies to you in any case. 

  • The admission period is still ongoing, however the application period is already over. Can I be admitted to the degree programme?

    You can only be admitted to a degree programme, if you have applied for admission to the degree programme within the application period. If you have missed this deadline, you have to wait for the application period of the next semester.

  • Why is the admission period still open, even though the semester has already started?

    This is a legal regulation that offers prospective students the opportunity to start their studies even after the semester has started. Reasons for this are, for example, obtaining the secondary-school leaving certificate or bachelor degree certificate late or the duration of the processing of applications. 

    If you apply for and are admitted to your degree programme late, you have to expect that the choice of courses will be limited. Registration for courses with compulsory attendance takes place before/at the beginning of the semester. If you have any questions in this regarding this, please contact the responsible StudiesServiceCenter/StudiesServiceUnit.