The day of the written exam at the University of Vienna

You have applied for the master programme in Computer Science/Media Informatics and are taking the written exam? On this page you will find information about the exam day, the permitted and prohibited items and everything else you need to be aware of.

Getting to the written exam

The written exam for the master programme in Computer Science/Media Informatics is held at the Audimax of the University of Vienna. You can find all information on travelling with public transport and buying tickets on the website of the Wiener Linien.

The entry time and the estimated end of the exam can be found on your permission to attend (“Einlassbestätigung”). We recommend that you keep the entire day free. Please be sure to arrive on time and, if necessary, travel to Vienna on the day before. If you are late, you will be excluded from the selection procedure! There is no alternative date.

 Required, permitted and prohibited items

You are allowed to bring a bag to the written exam. This bag must not be larger than hand luggage. During the exam, all prohibited items must remain in your bag. Only explicitly permitted items are allowed to be on your desk. If you use a prohibited item during the exam, this will count as an attempt to cheat. In this case you will be excluded from the exam.

Required items:

  • printout of the permission to attend (“Einlassbestätigung”) in the format A4 (u:space > Personal matters > My documents)
  • valid passport or personal ID card

Items permitted on your desk

  • drinks and snacks
  • recommended: sweater/jacket/vest

Prohibited items:

  • your own paper, sticky notes
  • white out pens, erasers etc.
  • rulers
  • pens of any kind (including highlighters)
  • electronic objects (mobile phone, tablet, smartwatch, headphones, etc.)
  • watches of any kind (there are watches in the lecture hall)
  • calculators
  • study materials
  • dictionaries, encyclopaedias
  • formula collections, periodic tables, etc.
  • hearing protections
  • (E-)cigarettes, vapes
  • matches, lighters
  • purses
  • keys

 Procedure on the day of the written exam

Step 1: Entry at the Audimax

Please note: Only those with a permission to attend are allowed to enter the exam hall. In this permission and in the access plan you will find information about your access.

Before entry we will check your identity. Therefore, please have your passport or personal ID card and your printed permission to attend on hand.

Be punctual and pay attention to your entry time (on your permission to attend). If you arrive late, you will be excluded from the selection procedure. Alternative dates are not possible!

Step 2: Entry into the lecture hall

To enter the lecture hall, we will scan the personalised QR code on your permission to attend. You are not allowed to leave the lecture hall, except for using the toilet. Please note: Smoking is not permitted.

Step 3: Find your seat

Your seat in the Audimax of the University of Vienna will be allocated to you by the supervisory staff on site. You may leave your own seat to go to the toilet, but you may not go to any other seats. All exam documents and your personal belongings must remain at your desk. Our tip: Make sure to use the sanitary facilities before you enter.

Step 4: The written exam

Only explicitly permitted items may be placed on your desk during the exam. Before the exam begins, you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed. The exam duration is stated on your permission to attend.

Step 5: After the written exam

You will find the expected end of the exam day on your permission to attend. For organisational reasons, you are not allowed to leave the lecture hall early. Please take this into account when making appointments and travelling plans. On request you can obtain time confirmations (for military service, civilian service, etc.) electronically after the written exam via our Servicedesk.

We will inform you of your exam result and your next steps in the admission procedure via e-mail.

 FAQ

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  • Do I have to come to Vienna for the written exam or can I take it online?

    Your personal attendance at the written exam in Vienna is mandatory. It cannot be taken online and there is no alternative exam date. If you need to apply for a visa to enter Austria, please contact the embassy or consulate responsible for your country. Your permission to attend serves as proof that you must be present in person in Vienna on this day.

  • I need electronic devices for health reasons (e.g. smartphone for blood glucose monitoring). How should I proceed?

    If you need an adaptation of the written test, this must be stated when you apply for admission. You did not do so and need an electronic device for health reasons? Please contact us as soon as possible via the Servicedesk. Let us know exactly which devices you need. A diagnosis is not required.

    Information about the entrance exam procedure for applicants with disabilities

  • Can I also show my QR code on my smartphone?

    No, this is not possible. You need to bring your printed permission to attend in the format A4.

  • Where can I get a time confirmation for the military/civil service/employer/etc?

    Please message us via the Servicedesk after you have participated in the written test. You will receive your time confirmation via e-mail.

  • What happens if I am late?

    If you arrive late, you will be excluded from the entrance exam procedure. There are no alternative dates. Therefore, it is essential that you arrive on time. If necessary, travel to Vienna the day before.