Entrance exam procedure

Political Science (bachelor's programme)

Climate change, inequality, war, pandemics, disinformation and artificial intelligence: the greatest challenges of our time are political conflicts at their core. Be part of the solution! In the bachelor's programme in Political Science, you will learn theories and methods enabling you to understand political institutions, processes, conflicts and dynamics.

  • The degree programme in a nutshell

    Overview
    Programme Code

    033 624

    Duration

    6 semesters

    Extent

    180 ECTS (30 of which can be freely chosen as extension curricula)

    Language

    German (admission requirement)

    Before admission

    Entrance exam procedure

    Additional exam

    None

    Degree

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)

    Contents

    Curriculum for the bachelor's programme in Political Science

    Cost

    Tuition fee/Student's Union fee (per Semester)

    An entrance exam procedure is conducted in the bachelor's programme in Political Science. You'll find a brief overview in the right info box → 

  • The entrance exam procedure

    Overview
    Application period

    2 March to 4 May 2026

    Written test

    16 or 17 July 2026 on site in Vienna (exact date will be announced after the end of the application period)

    Test details

    With the free test literature and sample exercises you'll be well prepared for the test!

    Online-Self-Assessment (OSA)

    To the Online-Self-Assessment

    Administration fee

    € 50 administration fee

    Available places

    570

    Test language

    German (English for certain test parts)

    Test duration

    2 hours

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    Please note: the entrance exam procedure takes place only once per academic year! Only those who successfully participate in it and meet all admission requirements can start their studies. 

What is it about?

In the bachelor's programme in Political Science, you will analyse politics in all its facets – as an institution, as content and as a process. You will learn how political decisions are made, how elections are conducted and how laws are made. You will develop a deep understanding of how local, national and global politics work. Using theoretical and methodological tools, you will critically examine political issues and place them in their social and economic contexts.

Choose from a range of compulsory and elective modules to specialise in your chosen area and gain qualifications that will prepare you for your future career.

Insight into the course content

How is my degree programme structured? You can see a list of the course contents here:

Info about the application and admission

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Figures about this degree programme

  • 2,104 students

    In total

    There were 233 graduates in the past academic year.

    Data updated December 2024
    Info about the calculation

  • 8 semesters

    Average study duration

    Data updated December 2024
    Info about the calculation

  • good (2.1)

    Grade that graduates give this programme

    You can find out what graduates think about the programme in the graduate survey (PDF)

  • € 2,796

    Average gross monthly income three years after graduation

    Information about career entry and paths is available in the graduate tracking (PDF)

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your bachelor's programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support:

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Your perspectives

  • Master programmes

    After completing your bachelor's programme, you can begin a relevant master's programme at the University of Vienna. Take a look at the Master Access Guide to find a fitting option.

    Did you know? In certain cases completing extension curricula (EC) during your bachelor's programme can open up access to master's programmes in a different subject field.

  • Your entry into working life

    When starting your career, many questions arise. Uniport – the career service of the University of Vienna – supports you with individual advice, webinars and workshops. Gain insights into different career profiles at career events and connect with potential employers.

Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    This degree programme prepares you for a career in the diverse field of political science. Your career prospects are wide-ranging:

    • Civil and public institutions
    • International organisations
    • Consulting and training institutions
    • Journalism and media
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You have further questions?

Admission Office

Any questions about the admission procedure? 

Message us via the contact form. You can reach us by phone on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 13:30.


+43-1-4277-10600
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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.


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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.


E-Mail
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