The prerequisite for admission to a master programme is the completion of an eligible Bachelor or diploma programme (= in the same discipline). Here you will find information on the prerequisites required for admission. If your previous degree programme is considered as a eligible degree programme will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Our advice: Thoroughly acquaint yourself about the prerequisites for admission to your chosen master programme at an early stage. Thereby, you have the possibility to fulfil prerequisites during the course of your previous studies, for example by completing specific extension curricula ("Erweiterungscurricula" - EC).
If your degree programme is not listed as example in the Master Access Guide, your application will be checked individually to determine if an admission to the master programme is possible.
Qualitative admission requirements
Please note the qualitative admission requirements listed below.
Master programme German Philology: Previous degree programmes
Qualitative admission requirements
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Qualitative admission requirements
Applicants have to prove the following knowledge, skills and competencies to the extent of 31 ECTS as qualitative admission requirements.
key qualifications of working in the field of literary studies and linguistics, especially terminological knowledge and analytical skills in the area of German Philology to the extent of 6 ECTS
knowledge of rhetoric, poetics and genre theory, as well as theoretical and methodological knowledge of literary and cultural studies related to German Philology to the extent of 6 ECTS
basic knowledge of German language history and translation skills from Middle High German to the extent of 7 ECTS
in-depth knowledge and academic writing skills in modern or old German literature and linguistics to the extent of 12 ECTS
You can also prove the qualitative admission requirements in another form. The competent body responsible for study matters will decide if the submitted proof is equivalent.
You can find detailed information regarding the qualitative admission requirements in the curriculum (only available in German).
Qualitative admission requirements with a completed degree in Linguistics at the University of Vienna (bachelor)
Applicants have to prove the following knowledge, skills and competencies to the extent of 20 ECTS as qualitative admission requirements.
EU Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft (3 ECTS)
EU Textproduktion und Rhetorik (3 ECTS)
UE Theorien und Methoden der Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften (3 ECTS)
You can also prove the qualitative admission requirements in another form. The competent body responsible for study matters will decide if the submitted proof is equivalent.
You can find detailed information regarding the qualitative admission requirements in the curriculum (only available in German).
Qualitative admission requirements with a completed degree in Comparative Literature at the University of Vienna (bachelor)
Applicants have to prove the following knowledge, skills and competencies to the extent of 21 ECTS as qualitative admission requirements.
You can also prove the qualitative admission requirements in another form. The competent body responsible for study matters will decide if the submitted proof is equivalent.
You can find detailed information regarding the qualitative admission requirements in the curriculum (only available in German).
Qualitative admission requirements for all other completion of a degree programme (bachelor)
Applicants have to prove the following knowledge, skills and competencies to the extent of 31 ECTS as qualitative admission requirements.
EU Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft (3 ECTS)
EU Textproduktion und Rhetorik (3 ECTS)
UE Theorien und Methoden der Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften (3 ECTS)
EU Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft (3 ECTS)
VO Sprachgeschichte (4 ECTS)
UE Mittelhochdeutsch (3 ECTS)
VO Sprachwissenschaft oder VO Ältere deutsche Literatur oder VO Neuere deutsche Literatur (4 ECTS)
PS Sprachwissenschaft (4 ECTS)
PS Ältere deutsche Literatur oder PS Neuere deutsche Literatur (4 ECTS)
You can also prove the qualitative admission requirements in another form. The competent body responsible for study matters will decide if the submitted proof is equivalent.
You can find detailed information regarding the qualitative admission requirements in the curriculum (only available in German).
1. Completion of a degree programme at the University of Vienna
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German Philology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
German Philology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
English and American Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Hungarian and Finnish Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Classical Philology (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subject German (bachelor) at the University of Vienna/Association North-East
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subject German (diploma) at the University of Vienna/Association North-East
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subjects according to the list below (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements at the University of Vienna/Association North-East
Admission without supplementary examinations with a completed Teacher Education degree programme with one of the following teaching subjects, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Czech
English
French
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Latin
Polish
Russian
Slovakian
Slovene
Spanish
Dutch Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Romance Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Scandinavian Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Slavonic Studies (bachelor or diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Other degree programmes at the University of Vienna (bachelor) in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements
Admission with the following supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed:
Bachelor-SE (seminar) from modern German literature or old German literature or linguistics (10 ECTS)
VO (lecture) from modern German literature or old German literature or linguistics (4 ECTS), thereby the lecture has to be chosen from another area than the Bachelor-SE (seminar)
2. Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
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German Philology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
German Philology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
English and American Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Hungarian and Finnish Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Classical Philology (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subject German (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subject German (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Teacher education - teaching subjects according to the list below (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations with a completed Teacher Education degree programme with one of the following teaching subjects, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Czech
English
French
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Latin
Polish
Russian
Slovakian
Slovene
Spanish
Dutch Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Romance Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Scandinavian Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
Slavonic Studies (bachelor or diploma) in combination with qualitative admission requirements
Admission without supplementary examinations.
3. Completion of a degree programme at a university from an EU-/EEA-country (except Germany and Switzerland)
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Completion of a degree programme (bachlor and diploma) from an EU-/EEA-country (except Germany and Switzerland) in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements
Has to be examined on an individual basis.
4. Completion of a degree programme at universities from a non-EU-/EEA-country
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Completion of a degree programme (bachelor and diploma) from a non-EU-/EEA-country in combination with the completion of qualitative admission requirements
