Studying at the University of Vienna

Deadlines

Are you interested in a bachelor’s, diploma or master’s programme at the University of Vienna?

If so, it is important that you are aware of these two deadlines:

  • Application period: This is the period during which you apply for the degree programme.
  • Admission period: Once you have submitted your application, you must complete the admission procedure during the admission period.

We explain which deadlines apply to you on this website.

Don’t miss the application period!

If you do not submit your application in time, you will not be able to complete the admission procedure.

What do I need to do, and by when?

  • Application period

    The application period is the timeframe during which you can apply for a degree programme at the University of Vienna. To do so, you must submit an application for admission to a degree programme.

    You must submit your application within the application period if you are starting, changing, adding or resuming a degree programme.

    Our tip: Apply right at the beginning of the application period! As soon as the admission period begins, you can complete the admission procedure quickly.

  • Admission period

    During the admission period, you must complete all the necessary steps in the admission procedure.

    Please note: To do this, you must have submitted an application for admission within the application period and meet all the admission requirements.

    Our tip: Complete the admission procedure as early as possible. This will ensure you get off to a good start with your studies!

Bachelor’s/diploma programmes

In the following section, you will find the application and admission periods for bachelor’s and diploma programmes. Please note: there are different periods for degree programmes with and without an entrance exam/aptitude test procedure.

Not sure whether your degree programme requires an entrance exam/aptitude test procedure? Please check our website for information on the entrance exam and aptitude test.

Deadlines for bachelor’s and diploma programmes without entrance exam/aptitude test procedure

  • Application period EU/EEA, Switzerland

    Application periods for EU/EEA/CH citizens and non-EU/EEA nationals with equivalent status

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      22 June to 5 September 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027

  • Application period non-EU/EEA

    Application periods for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      22 June to 3 August 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      16 November 2026 to 7 January 2027

  • Application period Sport and Human Movement Science

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      2 March to 4 May 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      16 November 2026 to 7 January 2027

    Please note: To be admitted to this degree programme, you must complete the sporting aptitude admission test.

  • Admission period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      13 July to 31 October 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      11 January to 31 March 2027

Deadlines for bachelor’s and diplom programmes with entrance exam/aptitude test procedure

  • Application period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship, once per year

    • Academic year 2026/27: 
      2 March to 4 May 2026

  • Admission Period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship

    • Winter semester 2026/27 
      13 July to 31 October 2026
    • Summer semester 2027 
      11 January to 31 March 2027

Master’s programmes

In the following section, you will find the application and admission periods for master's programmes. Please note: there are different periods for degree programmes with and without aselection procedure.

Not sure whether your degree programme requires a selection procedure? Please check our Master Access Guide (MAG).

Deadlines for master’s programmes without selection procedure

  • Application period EU/EEA, Switzerland

    Application periods for EU/EEA/CH citizens and non-EU/EEA citizens with equivalent status

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      22 June to 5 September 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027

  • Application period non-EU/EEA

    Application periods for citizens of non-EU/EEA countries

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      22 June to 3 August 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      16 November 2026 to 7 January 2027

  • Admission period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship

    • winter semester 2026/27: 
      13 July to 31 October 2026
    • summer semester 2027: 
      11 January to 31 March 2027

Deadlines for master’s programmes with selection procedure

  • Application period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship, once per year

    • Academic year 2026/27: 
      2 March to 7 April 2026

  • Admission Period

    Deadlines regardless of citizenship

    • winter semester 2026/27 
      13 July to 31 October 2026
    • summer semester 2027 
      11 January to 31 March 2027

Certainly eligible master’s programmes

You have completed your bachelor's programme at the University of Vienna and would like to start a master's programme in the same subject without selection procedure? The following deadlines apply provided that your degree is certainly eligible. You can check whether this is the case by consulting the curriculum of the master's programme.

Please note: If there are qualitative admission requirements (QZB), language proficiency requirements or other additional requirements, you must meet the application period. Please refer to the Master Access Guide (MAG) for further information. Select your chosen degree programme from the list there.

  • winter semester 2026/27:  
    22 June to 31 October 2026
  • summer semester 2027:  
    16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027

Special case: Same day admission to master's programmes in the same subject

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