Master programmes with entrance exam procedure

The entrance exam procedures differ, depending on the degree programme. They may require, for example, a statement of purpose and a curriculum vitae (CV). A written entrance exam is only conducted in the master programme in Psychology.

At the University of Vienna, entrance exam procedures are carried out for the following master programmes:

Application period for the academic year 2022/23: from 1 March to 3 May 2022

Application for admission to a master programme with entrance exam procedure

Required documents

You need (regardless of your citizenship and the country of issuance of your degree)

as a JPEG or PNG file:

your passport or personal ID card (front and back)

as separate PDF files:

your bachelor certificate and your transcripts
a translation by a court-sworn translator (if not issued in English or German) and the the required legalisation for the issuing country of the above mentioned documents
curriculum vitae (not required for the master programme in Psychology)
statement of purpose (not required for the master programme in Psychology)
proof of German language proficiency or English language proficiency and any further requirements prescribed by the curriculum of the degree programme of your choice
proof of German language proficiency at level A2 (if you apply for the master programme Psychology)

Deadlines

Application period for the academic year 2022/23:

from 1 March to 3 May 2022

Admission periods for the academic year 2022/23

Winter semester 2022/23: from 11 July to 31 October 2022
Summer semester 2023: from 9 January to 31 March 2023

Semester start

winter semester: 1 October
summer semester: 1 March

Schedule of the academic year

The application for any of these degree programmes is done in u:space and is possible only once a year within the application period.

Between 30 and 50 university places are available per year, depending on the degree programme of your choice. The allocation of available places is carried out by the selection panel.

Even if an application includes documents from non-EU/EEA countries, no proof of special university entrance qualification is needed.

Detailed information on the application for admission and the required documents is available on the details page of the degree programme.

FAQ

Do my documents need to be legalised?

How many places are available each academic year?

Do I need a proof of German language proficiency at level A2?

How long will my admission letter remain valid?

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I have not yet completely finished my bachelor degree. Can I already apply for admission?

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COVID-19

Please keep the application deadlines in mind, and prepare the required documents for your admission to a degree programme before the beginning of the application period. Due to the global situation regarding COVID-19, delays, for example in the issuance, legalisation and translation of your documents, may arise.