Master programme in Drug Discovery and Development

Your steps in the admission procedure depend on whether you have completed your previous degree programme at the University of Vienna or another post-secondary educational institution. 

In the study profile of the master programme in Drug Discovery and Development you can find out which previous degree programmes are eligible.

 Degree programme with selection procedure

A selection procedure is conducted for admission to this master programme.

  • You can only submit your application for admission to the degree programme once per year, within the application period.  
  • The admission letter is only valid for the winter semester you have applied for and the following summer semester. 
  • 40 study places are available per academic year. The allocation of available study places ensues during the selection procedure. 

Application period academic year 2025/26: from 3 March to 7 April 2025

 Degree programme instructed in English

The language of instruction in this degree programme is English. A proof of German language proficiency is not required.

Additional requirements

English language proficiency at level B2

To be admitted to an English or multilingual master programme at the University of Vienna, you have to provide a proof of English language proficiency. 

To apply for admission to this degree programme, you require a proof of English language proficiency at level B2. 

English curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload your English curriculum vitae in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "CV".

English letter of motivation

Upload your letter of motivation in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".

The document must be written in English. You have to answer all questions and stick to the character limit. Please use the form provided here (PDF). 

If you have any questions regarding the letter of motivation, please contact drug-dd@univie.ac.at.

You can find detailed information regarding the structure, the course contents and any potential info events on the Master Programme in Drug Discovery and Development's website.