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Bachelor in Physics

University of Vienna · Vienna

Taught in German and EnglishNo tuition for EU/EEA/SwissPhysicsDegree: Bachelor of Science, BSc

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
LevelBachelor's Degree
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Study load180 ECTS
LocationVienna
Entrance examinationNo
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

Bachelor in Physics is a bachelor’s programme at University of Vienna 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 Science, BSc. University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.

What the register says

Man erwirbt Wissen in den wichtigsten Teilgebieten der Physik (klassische Mechanik, Elektrodynamik und Optik, Relativitätstheorie, Quantenmechanik, Atom-, Kern- und Teilchenphysik, Physik der kondensierten Materie, Thermodynamik und Statistische Mechanik) aus der Perspektive der Experimentalphysik (empirischer Zugang), als auch der Theoretischen Physik (theoretisch-mathematischer Zugang). Das Verständnis dieser Konzepte verlangt Werkzeuge der höheren Mathematik, die man im Studium ebenso erlernt wie Methoden des experimentellen Arbeitens, Grundlagen des Programmierens und der Data Science. Zu dem erworbenen Kompetenzprofil gehören auch, Wissen kritisch zu bewerten, evidenzbasiert zu argumentieren und lösungsorientiertes analytisches Denken.

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. For most bachelor’s programmes at public universities the general application period ends on 5 September for the winter semester and on 5 February for the summer semester. The dates are earlier for applicants from outside the EU/EEA and for programmes with an entrance procedure, so confirm the exact date on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. 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 Physics 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 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 University of Vienna.

How do I apply?

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. For most bachelor’s programmes at public universities the general application period ends on 5 September for the winter semester and on 5 February for the summer semester. The dates are earlier for applicants from outside the EU/EEA and for programmes with an entrance procedure, so confirm the exact date on the programme page.

Is there an entrance examination?

The register gives: No. 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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