Master programme in Psychology

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 Master Access Guide of the master programme in Psychology 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.

  • Graduates from the bachelor programme in Psychology at the University of Vienna are exempt from this selection procedure.
  • All other prospective students 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. 
  • The allocation of available study places ensues during the selection procedure in a written exam. 50 study places are available per academic year for prospective students who have completed other previous degree programmes. 

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

 German degree programme

This degree programme is instructed in German. 

Application and admission procedure

External link (information in German only)