Master programme in Environmental Systems: Processes – Pollution – Solutions
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 Environmental Systems: Processes – Pollution – Solutions 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.
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 in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".
The document must be written in English and be approximately one A4 page long (500 to 700 words). Use Times New Roman or Arial font size 12 pt and single line spacing.
Do not forget to write your name and the total number of words in the header of the document!
Answer the following questions, clearly separated from each other:
- What is your personal motivation to apply for this programme?
- In which ways do you think your prior experiences, qualifications, and skills will support your studies in this domain?
- Having looked at the past and present research activities and foci of Environmental Sciences at the University of Vienna, which questions relate most to your own current research interests?
Detailed information about the structure and contents of the programme is available on the website of the master programme Environmental Systems: Processes – Pollution – Solutions.