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. 

The application period for the academic year 2026/27: from 2 March to 7 April 2026.

 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".

This letter should address each question below separately in a list-type format rather than in essay style. Please write in English and limit your response to two pages in total. Be precise. 

  1. Please describe your current skill set and formal qualifications relevant to the field of East Asian Economy and Society.
  2. In what ways will the master’s degree in East Asian Economy and Society complement your existing skills and qualifications?
  3. Why did you choose the EcoS programme over other master’s programmes?
  4. Which module of the EcoS curriculum are you the most interested in and why?
  5. Where do you see your professional future after graduating from the EcoS master’s programme?
  6. 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.
  7. 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)
  8. Please list two academic sources (e.g., books or journal articles) that have informed or inspired your proposed research question. Format both entries according to the Chicago referencing style as they would appear in a bibliography.

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