Through the entrance exam
Have you decided on your degree programme, applied for it and registered for the entrance exam/aptitude test procedure? So, what exactly can you expect, and what should you pay particular attention to?
We'll give you everything you need to know: from what you'll have to study to how to best prepare and what to expect on test day itself. This way you'll pass the written test!
What is the best way to prepare?
Test details
What exactly do you need to study for the entrance exam/aptitude test? On our test details page, you'll find sample questions, test literature and all the information you need about how your results will be ranked.
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Are you worried about getting ready for the written test? There's no need to be! We've put together lots of tips to help you prepare for the written test as well as you can.
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You are restricted in participating in the written test due to a disability? We are happy to help! Let us know your requirements and we will assess on a case-by-case basis how the test can be adapted for you.
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What happens if my entrance exam does not take place?
If fewer people have registered than there are places available, the entrance exam will not take place. If you have registered by the deadline, you will be informed of this by email. As long as you meet the admission requirements for a bachelor's/diploma programme at the University of Vienna, you can complete the admission procedure.
Statistical data
How many people take part in the entrance exam/aptitude test procedure and how many places are available for the degree programme I'm interested in? Here you will find statistical data on degree programmes at the University of Vienna for which an entrance exam or aptitude test procedure was conducted.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You were not successful in the written test? You can repeat the entrance exam/aptitude test procedure in the following years as often as you would like.
The written test takes place in Vienna in July. You will find your permission to attend ("Einlassbestätigung") with detailed info about the test (place, time, permitted items, etc) in u:space → Personal matters → My documents no later than 14 days before the test. You will also receive a link to the permission to attend via e-mail. Also check your spam folder.
Important: Please bring a print-out of the permission to attend with you on the test day.
The written test takes place in Vienna and can only be taken on site. You must be present in person for the test. An online test is not offered.
No, for organisational reasons we cannot offer alternative dates. In order to give all prospective students the same opportunity, the test takes place on one day at a fixed time. Please make sure you take the day off for the test day and, if necessary, arrive the day before.
If you miss the written test, you can take part in the entrance exam/aptitude test procedure next year. To do this, you must apply for admission to the programme again. You can only apply for this once a year (before the winter semester).
Please note: With the administration fee we ensure that you are genuinely interested in studying. Therefore, no reimbursements are possible.
Yes, please request the time confirmation after the written test via the Servicedesk.
No, the entrance exam/aptitude test procedure only takes place once a year (before the winter semester). How long it is valid depends:
- Entrance exams: are only valid for the following winter and summer semester
- Aptitude test for the bachelor's programme in Teacher Education: is valid indefinitely
- Aptitude test for the bachelor's programme in Mathematical Foundations of Data Science: is only valid for the following winter and summer semester
It is better to start in the winter semester (start 1 October) due to the way the programme is organised.
