Studying at the University of Vienna

Co-registration

Are you studying at another Austrian university, but would like to complete individual courses at the University of Vienna? This is possible through co-registration! You can have courses you completed at the University of Vienna recognised at your home university. However, you cannot complete a degree programme at the University of Vienna as a co-registered student.

  • You will need

    • the pre-approval form (PDF)
    • the student record sheet of the semester, in which you want to co-register
    • your student ID card, valid passport or personal ID

  • Application and admission period

    winter semester 2026/27:

    • application/admission period: 13 July to 31 Oktober 2026
    • Semester start: 1 October

    summer semester 2027:

    • application/admission period: 11 January to 31 March 2027
    • Semester start: 1 March

How can I apply for co-registration?

Step 1: Register in u:space

  1. Create your u:account in u:space within the application/admission period. Log into u:space and complete your registration. Make sure to remember your login data. You will need your u:account during your co-registration.
  2. Pay the tuition fee/Students' Union fee at your home university. You need the student record sheet of the semester, in which you want to co-register of your home university.

Step 2: Submit the required documents

Submit all required documents as PDF files via the Servicedesk of the University of Vienna.

You are exempted from pre-approval if one of the following conditions applies:

  • You are admitted to a Teacher Education Programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna or the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
  • You are admitted to a degree programme that was jointly established by the University of Vienna and your home university.
  • You are admitted to a degree programme in cooperation with the University of Vienna ("Kooperationsstudium").

Step 3: Register for courses and examinations

It can take up to two weeks to process your application. As soon as it has been approved, you will receive an e-mail. Please also check your spam folder if necessary.

Register for courses and exams in u:find. Please note:

  • Registration periods may vary depending on the course and degree programme.
  • The admission does not guarantee a place in an ongoing course with continuous assessment.

You have questions about semester planning or about registration for courses and exams? Please contact your StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) or StudiesServiceUnit (SSS).

Find your SSC/your SSS

Step 4: Order the u:card

As soon as the co-registration has been approved, you can order the u:card in u:space (Personal matters → My u:card). Your u:card is valid as a library card.

You can also download your student documents (student record sheet and confirmation of enrolment) in u:space → Personal matters → My documents.

Please note

  • You cannot complete a degree programme at the University of Vienna as a co-registered student.
  • You have to apply for co-registration each semester.

How do I continue my co-registration?

In order to continue your co-registration, submit the following documents during the application/admission period of the respective semester as PDF files via the Service Desk of the University of Vienna:

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When is a co-registration not possible?

  • If you are already admitted to a degree programme at the University of Vienna. You can participate in courses of another degree programme and, if needed, get them recognised at another university.
  • If you study at a university of applied sciences.
  • If you study at a university college of teacher education – with the exception of the Teacher Education Programme for General Secondary Education in Vienna and Lower Austria
  • If you are a student of a non-Austrian university.
  • If you are admitted at a different university within a student mobility programme.
  • If you are a non-degree student at your home university.
  • If you are currently taking a leave of absence at your home university. 
  • If you study at a private university.
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Ian Ehm