Not a fully English programme. The register lists German and English as the language of instruction, so part of the teaching is not in English. Check on the official programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How the fees work. The register lists EUR 363.36 per semester (about EUR 727 a year). Universities of applied sciences set their own fees, so confirm the amount for your intake. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Bachelor in Corporate Communication is a bachelor’s programme at FHWien der WKW in Vienna, taught in German and English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Bachelor of Arts in Business, BA. FHWien der WKW is a university of applied sciences in Vienna.
What you will study
Corporate Communication at FHWien der WKW is a six-semester bachelor's programme worth 180 ECTS, taught in German with some modules in English. The programme page also notes that the whole programme is taught completely in English, so check with the institution which language track you would join.
What you study
The programme covers all the communication disciplines: public relations, advertising and internal communications, with an emphasis on digital media. You work on content creation and use digital and AI tools. Sustainability and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals run through the curriculum.
Modules in the first year include Communication and Media Science, Fields of Corporate Communication, Organizational Communication & Ethics, Management & Business Information Systems and Social Skills. Later you take Applied Digital Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising & Media, Content Creation (text, audio, visuals and video) and Research Skills & Methods. In the fourth semester you choose electives such as Social Media, Content Creation & Influencer Marketing, Event Management & Live Marketing, Sales Excellence, Data Driven Marketing, or Performance Control & Resilience.
Business field projects are central. Students get a real assignment from a company and work from briefing to pitch, coached by experienced experts. Past projects included event ideas for IKEA Austria and 360-degree campaigns for a BRAUN product launch with Procter & Gamble.
How the programme is organised
You can study full-time or part-time. Full-time classes run Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:20, four to five times a week, occasionally on Saturdays. Part-time classes run Monday to Thursday 18:30 to 21:45 and Friday 16:30 to 21:45, occasionally on Saturdays. Around 30 to 40 per cent is distance learning.
The fourth semester includes a study-abroad semester, obligatory for full-time students and optional for part-time students. The fifth semester has a professional internship of at least 450 hours; students already working in a related field can apply for credit transfer. The programme starts in September and runs until June, at wko campus wien, Währinger Gürtel 97, 1180 Vienna, near the U6 station Währinger Straße/Volksoper. There are 68 places per year, 34 full-time and 34 part-time.
Who it suits
This suits people who want to write, design and plan communication for organisations, and who like working on real briefs with real clients. You should be comfortable presenting, working in teams and picking up digital and AI tools. The part-time option fits people who need to keep working while they study.
Admission, language and next steps
Applications go directly to FHWien der WKW, not through a central portal. The institution's own page sets out the admission requirements, the admissions procedure and the dates and deadlines, so check those there. The programme is accredited and certified by the International Advertising Association Austria Chapter and the Public Relations Verband Austria. FHWien der WKW is a university of applied sciences and sets its own fees; the programme page lists the cost per semester. Information events are offered if you want to see the campus and ask questions first.
What the register says
In a constantly changing world of communication, it takes professionals with an overview. The degree program therefore offers broad, in-depth and comprehensive know-how in all analog and digital communication disciplines such as marketing, advertising, PR and internal communication Thanks to the high level of practical orientation, graduates are ready for a job in a digitally networked media world.
Das Studium ist auch ausschließlich auf Englisch möglich.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Corporate communication, including sustainability communication
- Public relations
- Internal communication and employer branding
- Marketing and advertising, including media planning, search engine marketing and digital analytics
- Digital communication, including social media and influencer communication
- Content marketing
- Event communication and sponsoring
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here FHWien der WKW. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Bachelor in Corporate Communication taught in English?
Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at FHWien der WKW. Some of the teaching is not in English, so check on the programme page which parts are taught in English before you apply.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years (6 semesters) of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at FHWien der WKW.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here FHWien der WKW. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at FHWien der WKW.
What does it cost?
The register lists EUR 363.36 per semester (about EUR 727 a year). Universities of applied sciences set their own fees, so confirm the amount for your intake. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with FHWien der WKW.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at FHWien der WKW is linked from this page so you can compare.