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 Digital Economy is a master’s programme at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business 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.. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is a public university in Vienna.
How it compares
Master in Digital Economy is one of 3 English-taught Business & Management programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 3 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 3 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
The programme is taught in English and runs over two years, 120 ECTS. The first year builds a deep understanding of how markets for digital products and businesses work. You learn to develop strategies for digital businesses and to create digital added value for society.
The second year is where you specialise, through various projects and electives. You choose between two labs: a research lab, which the register describes as the basis for an academic career, or an industry lab, run in collaboration with corporate partners.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission is by an admission procedure without an entrance test. The teaching language is English, so you should be comfortable studying and writing at master's level in English.
There is no central application portal. You apply directly to WU Vienna, and the programme's own page gives the application period and the documents you need. As a public university, WU charges no tuition to EU/EEA and Swiss students within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the programme page for the details before you apply.
What the register says
In the first year of their studies the students will gain a deep understanding of how the markets for digital products and businesses work. The students will learn to develop strategies for digital businesses and to create digital added value for society. In the second year the students have the opportunity to specialise by means of various projects and electives. They can choose between a research lab (basis for an academic career) or an industry lab (in collaboration with corporate partners).
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
- Academic research in digital economy (through the research lab)
- Project work with corporate partners (through the industry lab)
- Strategy work for digital businesses
- Roles dealing with markets for digital products
- Work on digital added value for society
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. 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: Admission procedure without entrance test. 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 Digital Economy taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. 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 WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. 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: Admission procedure without entrance test. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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 WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.
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 WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is linked from this page so you can compare.