Deadlines and dates
Which period is important for me?
Application period
The application period is the time frame during which you can apply to study at the University of Vienna by submitting your application for admission.
During the application period, you can apply for the following: first-time admission, change of programme, admission to an additional programme, and resumption of studies.
Our tip: Apply right at the beginning of the application period! This will allow you to complete the admission process quickly after the admission period begins.
Admission period
During the admission period, you complete all the necessary steps in the admission process and are officially admitted.
Please note: This is only possible if you have applied within the application period and submitted an application for admission to your desired degree programme. You must also meet all admission requirements.
Our tip: Complete the admission procedure as early as possible. That way, you will get off to a good start in your studies!
Deadlines for bachelor's/diploma programmes with entrance exam/aptitude test procedure
Application period
Irrespective of the applicant's citizenship, once per year:
- Academc year 2026/27:
2 March to 4 May 2026
- Academc year 2026/27:
Admission Period
Irrespective of the applicant's citizenship
- Summer semester 2026
7 January to 31 March 2026 - Winter semester 2026/27
13 July to 31 October 2026 - Summer semester 2027
11 January to 31 March 2027
- Summer semester 2026
Test dates
When will the written test for my desired degree programme take place?
Here you will find an overview of all test dates for bachelor's degree programmes with entrance exam/aptitude test procedures in the academic year 2026/27.
Please note: The test dates for bachelor's degree programmes
- Education
- English and American Studies
- Koreanology
- Mass Media and Communication Science
- Political Science
- Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Transcultural Communication
will only be set after the application deadline has passed. As soon as the date has been set, it will be published on this page.
You have further questions?
Admission Office
Any questions about the admission procedure? Message us via the contact form. You can reach us by telephone on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 13:30.
+43-1-4277-444
To the contact form
SSC/SSS
Do you have questions about registering for courses and examinations? Or about grades and the recognition of exams? The StudiesServiceCenters (SSC) and StudiesServiceUnits (SSS) are the right place to go.
To the SSCs
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Would you like to know more about support services such as STEOP mentoring or writing workshops? The team at the CTL looks forward to answering your questions.
To the CTL website