Resumption of a master programme
You were admitted to a master programme, discontinued your studies and want to be admitted to the same or a different master programme?
The steps in the resumption of your studies depend on two factors:
- Is and entrance exam procedure conducted in the master programme of your choice?
- Were you admitted to the same or a different master programme in the past?
General information about the resumption of studies
- Minimum academic achievement: Since winter semester 2022/23 onwards you have to achieve at least 16 ECTS for each bachelor/diploma programme you are admitted to. If this is not the case, the degree programme will be closed.
- Change of name: If your legal name has changed, please disclose this at an early stage. Message us via the contact form and attach a scan of your valid passport or personal ID card and a proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or official notice of the name change).
- Application and admission deadlines: The deadline for the resumption of studies depends on your chosen degree programme. You can find detailed information at the respective type of degree programme.
- Simultaneous admission at two Austrian universities: It is not possible to be admitted to the same degree programme at two Austrian universities at the same time. If you have already studied the chosen degree programme at another university, please send your confirmation of withdrawl via the contact form.
- Curriculum: You will be admitted to the current curriculum without any exception.
- Recognition of exams: The StudiesServiceCenter (SSC)/StudiesServiceUnit (SSS) of the respective degree programme can provide information regarding recognition of prior study achievements and help you to organise your studies.
- Completion of resumption: You do not have to book an online appointment. The resumption is done via our Servicedesk.
Master programmes with entrance exam procedure
You have to apply for admission and complete the entrance exam procedure if you want to resume one of the master programmes listed above. This also applies, if you were admitted to the same degree programme in the past. The application is only possible within the application period of the respective academic year.
Deadlines
Application period for the academic year 2023/24:
- from 1 March to 17 April 2023
Winter semester 2023/24:
- Admission period: 10 July to 31 October 2023
- Semester start: 1 October
Summer semester 2024:
- Admission period: 8 January to 31 March 2024
- Semester start: 1 March
Master programmes without entrance exam procedure
Same master programme
You were already admitted to the master programme without entrance exam procedure that you want to resume, but discontinued your studies?
Message us via the contact form within the application period and attach a scan of your passport or personal ID card. Your request will be reviewed, and you will be informed about further steps via e-mail.
Please note that the application and admission periods depend on your citizenship.
Different master programme
You want to be admitted to a different master programme without entrance exam procedure?
Apply for admission in u:space within the application period and wait for your admission letter. The processing may take several weeks. You will receive your admission letter via e-mail and can also find it in u:space > Personal matters > My documents.
Please note that the application and admission periods depend on your citizenship.
Deadlines EU/EEA
The following deadlines apply for persons with citizenship from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland or equal status with EU/EEA citizens due to the Decree on Groups of Persons.
Summer semester 2023:
- Application and admission period: from 9 January to 31 March 2023
- Semester start: 1 March
Winter semester 2023/24:
- Application period: from 15 June to 5 September 2023
- Admission period: from 10 July to 31 October 2023
- Semester start: 1 October
Summer semester 2024:
- Application period: from 15 November 2023 to 5 February 2024
- Admission period: from 8 January to 31 March 2023
- Semester start: 1 March
Note: The direct admission to consecutive master programmes in the same discipline for graduates of a bachelor programme at the University of Vienna is possible year-round.
Deadlines non-EU/EEA
The following deadlines apply for persons with citizenship from a non-EU/EEA country.
Summer semester 2023:
- Application period: from 9 January to 5 February 2023
- Admission period: from 9 January to 31 March 2023
- Semester start: 1 March
Winter semester 2023/24:
- Application period: from 15 June to 31 July 2023
- Admission period: from 10 July to 31 October 2023
- Semester start: 1 October
Summer semester 2024:
- Application period: from 15 November 2023 to 2 January 2024
- Admission period: from 8 January to 31 March 2024
- Semester start: 1 March