The 2 education brands of FHWien der WKW

Two top education brands under one roof

FHWien der WKW, Austria’s leading university of applied sciences for management and communication, succeeded in 2023 with the acquisition of Hernstein, a further milestone in the expansion of its continuing education track.

In addition to the regular Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, FHWien der WKW also offers open continuing education programs for professionals and executives as well as tailor-made corporate academies to help them climb the next rung of their career ladder and expand their management and leadership skills.

This brings together two top education brands under one roof:

FHWien der WKW

Austria's leading University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication

FHWien der WKW was founded in 1994 and is Austria’s leading university of applied sciences for management and communication.

Working in close contact with Austrian corporations, FHWien der WKW offers comprehensive and practice-oriented academic programs to over 2,800 Bachelor and Master students.

Two thirds of our teaching staff have a background in business. Our programs are tailored to the needs of companies, optimally preparing our graduates – over 15,100 to date – for their future careers.

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Study real business.

FHWien der WKW currently offers practice-oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s study programs.

The majority of the Bachelor’s programs are available either part-time or full-time, while all Master’s programs are offered on a part-time basis.

2,834

Students in 2023

154

International Partner Universities

15,164

Bachelor's, Master's and Diploma Graduates

Hernstein

From Good to Great!

Hernstein is your holistic provider of training and further education with a focus on management, leadership and communication.

The slogan “From Good to Great!” is understood as a mission and this vision has been lived for over 50 years.

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Further training - your best investment

At Hernstein you will find what you are looking for: From individual management training, practice-oriented continuing education programs for professionals and systemic organizational consulting to tailor-made offers for companies.