University profile

University of Vienna

Vienna, AT

Founded in 1365, University of Vienna is a university in Vienna, Austria. It enrols approximately 93,628 students. The institution is ranked #152 globally by QS and #95 by Times Higher Education.

Founded

1365

QS World Rank

#152

QS 2026 · Score 61.9

THE World Rank

#95

Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — EU/EEA students

EU/EEA bachelor's students pay no tuition within the standard duration (6 semesters) + 2 tolerance semesters; only the Students' Union (ÖH) fee of €26.20 per semester applies (tuition €363.36/semester from the 9th semester onwards).

Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/tuition-fee/amount-tuition-fee/ · as of 2026-27

No tuition fee

Tuition — non-EU students

Third-country students pay €726.72 tuition per semester (2 × €726.72) plus the ÖH fee of €26.20 per semester (total €752.92 per semester). Waivers exist for some developing countries.

Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/tuition-fee/amount-tuition-fee/ · as of 2026-27

€1,453 / year

Taught in English

Language of instruction is generally German; the foreign-language programmes page lists 1 English-taught bachelor's (Mathematical Foundations of Data Science) and several dozen English-taught master's programmes.

Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/ · as of 2026-27

Some programmes · 1 programmes

Intakes

Winter semester begins 1 October (admission period 13 July–31 October 2026); summer semester begins 1 March (admission period 11 January–31 March 2027). Some programmes admit only in winter.

Source: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/deadlines/ · as of 2026-27

October, March

About the institution

Affiliations: ASEAN European Academic University Network, Austrian Academic Library Consortium, Circle U, European Open Science Cloud Association, European University Association (+4 more)

Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was University of Vienna founded?

University of Vienna was founded in 1365.

How many students attend University of Vienna?

University of Vienna enrols approximately 93,628 students.

How much is tuition at University of Vienna for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Vienna is about €1,453 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Vienna?

University of Vienna is ranked #152 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Vienna rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Vienna is ranked #95 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Vienna?

The official website of University of Vienna is univie.ac.at.

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