Studying at the University of Vienna

Change of/additional master programme

Would you like to change your master programme or start an additional one? Here you can find out what the deadlines are and how to proceed step by step.

To receive admission to a master programme, you must have completed a bachelor or diploma programme in the same or a related subject. Check the Master Access Guide to find out which previous studies are eligible and what supporting documents you need.

Master programmes without entrance exam procedure

Have you completed your degree at the University of Vienna? For an eligible master programme according to the curriculum, longer deadlines apply:

  • Your application and admission period for the 2026/27 winter semester runs from 22 June to 31 October 2026.
  • Your application and admission period for the 2027 summer semester runs from 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The direct admission to consecutive master programmes in the same discipline is possible year round.

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Deadlines for change of/additional programme

  • Winter semester 2026/27

    EU/EEA/Swiss citizens or third-country citizens with equivalent status:

    • Application period: from 22 June to 5 September 2026
    • Admission period: from 13 July to 31 October 2026

    Non-EU/EEA citizens:

    • Application period: from 22 June to 3 August 2026
    • Admission period: from 13 July to 31 October 2026

    Start of term: 1 October

  • Summer semester 2027

    EU/EEA/Swiss citizens or third-country citizens with equivalent status:

    • Application period: from 16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027
    • Admission period: from 11 January to 31 March 2027

    Non-EU/EEA citizens:

    • Application period: from 16 November 2026 to 7 January 2027
    • Admission period: from 11 January to 31 March 2027

    Start of term: 1 March

Your steps to a master programme

Submit your application for admission to a degree programme within the application period. Select this in u:space → Degree programmes → Apply for admission and upload the required documents. Have we already confirmed a document (status 'confirmed')? If so, you do not need to upload it again.

Check whether your application has the status 'Application submitted' in u:space → My Study Applications.

If you meet all the requirements, you will receive your official notice of admisson by email to your u:account email address (https://webmail.univie.ac.at) after a few weeks’ processing time. You can also download the official notice of admisson from u:space → Personal → My Documents.

Here's how to complete your admission procedure.

Master programmes with entrance exam procedure

Entrance exam procedures take place once per academic year. For some of these degree programmes, there is a written test; for others, you will need to provide evidence of knowledge gained from your previous studies and/or submit a letter of motivation.

Here you will find the relevant degree programmes, the application periods and all the information you need about applying. You can also read about how to prepare for the written test and what exceptions apply.

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Would you like to find out more about a change of/additional degree programme?

Check out our overview page

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