The day of the written exam at the University of Vienna

You have applied for the master programme in Computer Science/Media Informatics, Psychotherapy or Psychology 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 University of Vienna will hold the written examinations at the VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Centre. Please visit the website of Wiener Linien for information on how to get there and tickets for public transport.

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 (The test hall is air-conditioned.)

Prohibited items:

  • your own paper, sticky notes
  • white out pens, erasers and rulers
  • pens of any kind (including highlighters)
  • electronic objects (calculator, mobile phone, tablet, smartwatch, headphones, etc.)
  • watches of any kind (there are watches in the lecture hall)
  • 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 VIECON – Vienna Congress & Convention Center

Please note: Only those with a permission to attend are allowed to enter the VIECON. 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.

Step 2: Entry into the lecture hall

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

Step 3: Find your seat

You can only reach your personalised seat in the VIECON via your assigned entrance. Please proceed directly to your seat in the assigned sector. Supervisors are on hand and will be happy to help you find your sector and seat. You may leave your seat to go to the toilet, but you may not visit other seats.

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 your employer 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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  • I need electronic devices for health reasons. 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.