Studying on site

University buildings can be accessed within the opening hours (Monday to Friday, 6:00-22:00, Saturday, 7:00-19:00) subject to the general hygiene rules and rules of conduct.

Those types of evidence that are generally accepted as official proof in Vienna are also accepted for courses and exams at the University of Vienna.

Tested

• PCR test (‘Alles gurgelt’ everybody gargle or gargle box) for persons under the age of 12: 48 hours
• Antigen tests are no longer accpeted.
• Antigen self-tests ("living room tests") are not accepted.

Vaccinated

• For vaccines that require 2 doses: You do not have to present a negative test result if you got your 2nd vaccination dose no more than 360 days ago. The proof of vaccination is valid from the day on which you received your 2nd dose onwards.Only vaccines approved by the EMA are accepted (see below)
• For vaccines with only one required vaccination dose (Johnson & Johnson): You do not have to present a negative test result if you got your vaccination dose at least 22 days ago, but no more than 270 days ago.

 Current information about approved vaccines (in German)

Recovered

• Persons who have recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection do not have to present a negative test result for 180 days after recovery. An ‘Absonderungsbescheid’ (quarantine) or a medical certificate are considered a valid proof.
• An antibody test is valid for 90 days following the testing date. Students who have been vaccinated with a non-EMA approved vaccine (Sputnik V or Sinovac) can do an antibody test regularly or present as proof.
• Persons who have recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection and are vaccinated once do not have to present a negative test result for 360 days following the vaccination date.

Being vaccinated with a vaccine not approved by the EMA

• A proof of neutralising antibodies, e.g. after being vaccinated with Sputnik V or Sinovac also corresponds to the rule of being tested, or recovered or of having recovered from COVID-19 in the meaning of a low epidemiological risk. However, this proof is neither regarded as proof of having recovered or of being vaccinated. As a consequence, you are not allowed to access evening gastronomy. A laboratory specialised in human medicine does this test for neutralising antibodies. This is valid as a proof of being tested, or vaccinated or of having recovered from a COVID-19 infection for 90 days.

See also information about the coronavirus / City of Vienna (in German)

A vaccination offers the best protection against COVID-19. Therefore, the University of Vienna strongly recommends to get vaccinated.

To the vaccination offers by the City of Vienna

Updated: 20 September 2021

Yes. Wearing a FFP2 face mask is mandatory.

Please present a medical certificate before the relevant course/exam if it is not possible for you to wear a face mask due to health reasons.

In hybrid courses, you have the opportunity to attend the course online.

If you are not able to attend a course or exam for health reasons (member of a group at increased risk, etc.), contact the lecturer or the examiner so that they can check whether a digital format can be provided.

If you experience typical COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. a cough, high temperature, a sore throat, etc.), stay at home and call the hotline 1450.

If you are infected with COVID-19 and have been at the University 48 hours before you experienced the symptoms or before you received a positive test result, or if you have been at the University after having had contact with an infected person, please notify the University via the service desk. 

Up-to-date information is available on the websites:

• Uniport
• Postgraduate Center
• Language Centre
• University Sport Institute (USI)

(22 September 2020)

Various websites provide information about this viral disease and about how you can protect yourself:

• Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (hotline available 24-7: 0800 555 621)
• City of Vienna
• Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection
• Austrian Medical Chamber (in German)
• World Health Organization

Obtain information about the current situation from reliable media. Be critical of allegations and rumours that are not based on reliable primary sources. The information overload ranging from factual to fake information causes unnecessary stress. Avoid misinformation and reduce your social media use.

Please visit the Vienna University Library website.

Please note the information provided on the website "Risk groups, quarantine, entry restriction". Please contact your teachers in due time, who will adapt their courses/exams accordingly.

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Please inform your teachers in due time if you need sign language interpreters or personal assistance in the course. This allows teachers to consider your needs when planning their courses.

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Version: 10 June 2021

Up-to-date information is available on the website “Risk groups, quarantine, entry restriction”

(3 November 2020)

Please contact your teachers immediately or send an e-mail to your StudiesServiceCenter (SSC). Briefly describe the issue in a comprehensible way. Your questions will be answered. If you cannot participate on site due to the new regulations (use of FFP2 face masks no longer mandatory), you can de-register from courses/exams also at short notice by contacting the lecturers or examiners.

These questions are answered on the FAQ website of the International Office of the University of Vienna.