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Master in Business Administration

University of Vienna · Vienna

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissBusiness AdministrationDegree: Master of Science, MSc

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.

Language of instructionGerman and English
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Study load120 ECTS
LocationVienna
Entrance examinationAn admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page)
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 1,453 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters

How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.

About this programme

Master in Business Administration is a master’s programme at University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in German and English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.

How it compares

Master in Business Administration is one of 32 English-taught Business Administration programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 19 institutions. 29 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 18 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

What the register says

The master's programme in Business Administration aims at familiarising students with the methods and instruments of the discipline and related fields (Business Law, Economic Sociology, Economics, etc.), thereby enabling them to independently solve management problems.

Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.

Before you apply

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). 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 Master in Business Administration taught in English?

Partly. The register’s study finder lists the language of instruction as German and English at University of Vienna. 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 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 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 University of Vienna.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Vienna.

What does it cost?

EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. 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 University of Vienna.

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 University of Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.

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