Master programme in East Asian Economy and Society
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 East Asian Economy and Science 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.
- 35 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 as PDF file in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".
The letter of motivation should address each question in the provided questionnaire individually, in a clear, list format rather than in essay style. Please write in English, using two pages in total. Please answer all questions individually in the order below. Be precise.
Answer the following questions:
- Please describe your current skill set and formal qualifications relevant to the field of East Asian Economy and Society.
- In what ways will the master’s degree in East Asian Economy and Society complement your existing skills and qualifications?
- Why did you choose the EcoS programme over other master’s programmes?
- Where do you see your professional future after graduating from the EcoS master’s programme?
- Please list examples of previous academic writing you have done in English, such as term papers, bachelor’s theses, articles, etc. If there are none, please state that.
- Which research question (only one!) do you want to address in your EcoS master’s thesis and why? (You can watch this video for an introduction to formulating a research question)
If you have any questions regarding the letter of motivation, please contact ecos@univie.ac.at.
You can find detailed information regarding the structure, the course contents and any potential info events of the master programme on the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society's website.