There will be a number of changes to the entrance exam procedure at the University of Vienna in the academic year 2026/27. In this article, we have summarised all the updates for you.
Entrance exam procedure 2026/27
All changes at a glance
Universität Wien
What changes?
Application period
The application period will be from 2 March to 4 May 2026. You can already apply if you do not yet have your secondary-school leaving certificate. To do so, submit an application for admission to the degree programme.
Test dates
The written tests will take place starting 6 July 2026. Make a note of this now and plan your graduation trip or holiday so that the dates do not clash.
Test location
The written tests will take place on site in Vienna. We will inform you about the test location via email no later than by the end of the application period.
Why are there changes?
The University of Vienna is responding to the wishes of many prospective students by rescheduling its written tests to an earlier date.
This has several advantages for prospective students:
- You will find out early on whether you have been offered a study place at the university.
- If you are interested in several courses, you receive your offers almost simultaneously and can take your time to make a choice.
- You complete the admission procedure in good time and therefore do not miss any registration deadlines for courses in September.
- After the tests, you can relax and plan for the start of your studies in October. In that time you can also take care of organisational matters (e.g. finding accommodation and moving).
- If it doesn't work out, you can still apply for another degree programme in good time.
- And best of all: You'll have enough time to enjoy the summer before this new chapter in your life begins.