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 Interdisciplinary Master's Programme in Human-Animal Interactions is a master’s programme at University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Vienna, taught in 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 Veterinary Medicine Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
What you will study
What you study
This is a research-oriented master's programme that looks at human-animal interactions from several sides. You examine current research questions in the natural sciences and the humanities. The register names the areas: ethical questions, behavioural and cognitive biology, comparative medicine, neuroscience, animal welfare, animal husbandry, psychology and philosophy of science. The programme is run by the Messerli Research Institute with the Institute for Animal Welfare Science, the Domestication Lab, and clinics and other institutes of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna. So you study with people from different fields, not just one department.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register lists no entrance examination, so admission is handled by the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna itself. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to the institution, and its own page gives the application period and the documents you need. The degree is a Master of Science, MSc, worth 120 ECTS over two years (four semesters). At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the university's page for the exact application steps and any language requirements.
What the register says
Since 2021, students are able to enrol in a research-oriented master’s programme in Human-Animal Interactions for an introduction to and in-depth examination of current research questions in the relevant natural science and humanities disciplines. These include ethical questions as well as topics in behavioural and cognitive biology, comparative medicine and neuroscience as well as research questions from the fields of animal welfare, animal husbandry, psychology and philosophy of science.
The programme is being offered by the Messerli Research Institute in cooperation with the Institute for Animal Welfare Science, the Domestication Lab as well as the clinics and other institutes of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna.
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
- Animal welfare research and policy
- Behavioural and cognitive biology research
- Comparative medicine and neuroscience research
- Animal husbandry and livestock management advisory roles
- Ethics and philosophy of science in animal-related fields
- Further doctoral study in human-animal interactions or related disciplines
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Veterinary Medicine 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: 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 Master in Interdisciplinary Master's Programme in Human-Animal Interactions taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
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 Veterinary Medicine Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Veterinary Medicine 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: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.