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Study Programs

What would you like to study? Would you like to study full-time, part-time or dual? Explore the wide range of study programs offered by FHWien der WKW in the fields of management and communication.

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Content Production & Digital Media Management

Content Production & Digital Media Management

The part-time, evening Bachelor's degree program in Content Production & Digital Media Management prepares journalists and career changers for working for trimedial journalism, so that they will be able to professionally conceive and design audio, video and image content for online journalism.

Journalism
Bachelor
Part-time
German

Corporate Communication (English)

Corporate Communication (English)

The program provides a broad introduction to individual and mass media communication. Further relevant disciplines of communication (public relations, advertising, marketing, event communication, corporate identity, etc.) as well as business and legal principles are taught.

Communication & Marketing
Bachelor
Part-time
English

Digital Business

Digital Business

The Bachelor's program in Digital Business combines cutting-edge digital technologies, AI skills and in-depth business knowledge to give you a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation. New specialization option "AI for Business".

Digital Transformation
Bachelor
Part-time
German

Finance, Accounting & Taxation

Finance, Accounting & Taxation

The demand for experts in the specialist areas of internal and external accounting, tax consultancy and finance is high. We offer a sound education with solid theoretical knowledge and practical relevance, thus creating the ideal conditions for working in the fields of tax consulting, auditing, finance and controlling.

Finance
Bachelor
Full-time
Part-time
German

Real Estate

Real Estate

A Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate covers all sectors from business to law and technology, real estate affairs to English as a foreign language and personal development. This makes it possible for us to equip our real estate generalists with the necessary skills.

Real Estate
Bachelor
Part-time
German

Journalism & Media Management

Journalism & Media Management

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Management trains students to become qualified journalists and media managers in just three years incl. journalism basics for print, TV, radio, online media plus competences in economy, law and management.

Journalism
Bachelor
Full-time
German

Corporate Communication

Corporate Communication

The Bachelor's program Corporate Communication focuses on integrated communication. All relevant areas of communication (public relations, advertising, marketing, event communication, corporate identity etc.) as well as business management and legal fundamentals are covered.

Communication & Marketing
Bachelor
Full-time
Part-time
German

Marketing & Sales

Marketing & Sales

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Sales stands for high-quality. The curriculum is geared towards providing students with comprehensive specialist knowledge in the areas of marketing and sales and developing students’ social skills in just six semesters.

Communication & Marketing
Bachelor
Full-time
Part-time
German

Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management offers an academically sound and practically relevant study program for future HR professionals. The fundamentals are human resources management, labor law, personnel development and the basics of management.

Human Resources
Bachelor
Full-time
Part-time
German

Tourism & Hospitality Management

Tourism & Hospitality Management

A Bachelor’s degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management offers you the optimal combination of theory and practice. In just six semesters you will deal with all areas of tourism and hospitality management, work on real business field projects and develop your personal skills.

Tourism
Bachelor
Full-time
Dual
German

Management & Entrepreneurship

Management & Entrepreneurship

The Bachelor’s degree program in Management & Entrepreneurship is a three year business administration degree program (full-time or part-time), which creates the leaders and company founders of tomorrow. Become a coveted business generalist!

Management & Economics
Bachelor
Full-time
Part-time
German

Digital Innovation

Digital Innovation

The Master’s program in Digital Innovation qualifies students to assume leadership roles in the creation of new products, services and business processes using the latest digital technologies.

Digital Transformation
Master
Part-time
German

Digital Technology & Innovation

Digital Technology & Innovation

The Master's program in Digital Technology & Innovation combines skills from the areas of "digital technology" and "innovation".

Digital Transformation
Master
Part-time
German

Executive Management

Executive Management

The Master’s degree program in Executive Management offer graduates a two-year, part-time, generalist business degree for managers. Graduates of this program are equipped with all the necessary skills to manage companies that want to exploit their growth potential internationally.

Management & Economics
Master
Part-time
English

Financial Management & Controlling

Financial Management & Controlling

Through this Master's program, you will acquire professional and personal skills that will distinguish you as an executive in Financial Management & Controlling and, after successfully completing your studies, will provide you with exciting career prospects in leading positions.

Finance
Master
Part-time
German

Real Estate Management

Real Estate Management

The Master's program offers a sound academic and practice-oriented training and paves the way to the management levels of real estate companies. It requires a good basic knowledge of real estate.

Real Estate
Master
Part-time
German

Journalism & New Media

Journalism & New Media

The Master’s program offers application-oriented and theory-based courses to enable graduates to work in quality journalism and develop their own media projects. The focus is on journalistic know-how for print, TV, radio and online as well as in the use of these skills for multimedia work.

Journalism
Master
Part-time
German

Communication Management

Communication Management

We train the communication professionals of the future in our part-time Master's program. Our graduates are in demand where a holistic, strategic view of communication problems and solutions is required rather than pure specialization.

Communication & Marketing
Master
Part-time
German

Marketing & Sales Management

Marketing & Sales Management

The Master's program in Marketing & Sales Management is a practice-oriented, part-time degree program. It offers an extensive specialization on strategic tasks for persons with leadership responsibility in marketing and sales.

Communication & Marketing
Master
Part-time
German

Organizational & Human Resources Development

Organizational & Human Resources Development

This Master's program trains managers, project managers and consultants in Organizational and Human Resource Development who can become active above all in those areas in which strategic, conceptual and integrative competences are required.

Human Resources
Master
Part-time
German

Urban Tourism & Visitor Economy Management

Urban Tourism & Visitor Economy Management

Rethinking Tourism. Driving Change. Discover the potential for sustainable urban tourism and shape the future of international city destinations. We prepare you for interface functions, where the needs of visitors, locals and the visitor economy are balanced.

Tourism
Master
Part-time
English

10 good reasons for studying at FHWien der WKW

Alumni Stories

Our graduates are in high demand on the job market and have excellent career prospects. Thanks to the high level of practical orientation, they are ready for the job after graduation and can pursue a career both nationally and internationally.

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Application

Would you like to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program? Here you will find all the important information you need.

Admission Requirements

Here you can find out which admission requirements you need to fulfill to study at FHWien der WKW:

Admissions Procedure

Here you can find out what steps you can expect during the admissions procedure at FHWien der WKW:

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Campus Life

Service Point

The Service Point is the first point of contact for students and applicants for all questions relating to studying.

Library

The library is the information center of the FHWien der WKW with a large selection of printed books, e-books, etc.

CIEM

You can spend a semester abroad at over 150 partner universities worldwide. The CIEM supports you in this.

Writing Center

The Writing Center offers workshops and advice on writing academic papers.

Alumni & Career Services

We organize alumni and career events and have our own job platform for our students and alumni.

Radio Radieschen

Radio Radieschen 91.3 is the educational radio station of FHWien der WKW with a diverse music and broadcasting program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Study Programs & Student Life

How much does it cost to study at FHWien der WKW?

You can find an overview of the costs (tuition fees, Austrian student union fee, etc.) here.

What financial support (family allowance, grants, scholarships, etc.) is available?

You can find more information on financial aid for students on the following websites:

If you have any questions about grants and subsidies, please contact the relevant funding body directly.

When do the Open House and the information events take place?

The information events for the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs take place between November and March.

In November there is also the Online Master’s Day, where you can find out everything you need to know about our Master’s programs, and in February the Online Info Day, where you can find general information about our study programs and admissions procedure.

The Open House always takes place in March. In addition to information events in our study areas, you can expect exciting program items such as campus tours, open lectures and much more.

You will find the exact dates on our website in good time.

Do I have to provide proof of employment for a part-time study program? How many hours do I have to work?

Part-time study programs give working people the opportunity to combine their career and studies efficiently, as the courses take place in the evenings and sometimes at weekends. Proof of employment is not required.

Is it possible to combine part-time study programs with a job, family/friends and free time?

The part-time programs are career-friendly and give working people the opportunity to combine their career and studies efficiently. Courses take place in the evenings and sometimes at weekends. You can find the exact course times on the website of the respective Bachelor’s or Master’s program.

Do I have to spend a semester abroad?

A semester abroad is compulsory for full-time students. If you are studying part-time, the semester abroad is optional.

The semester abroad is a unique opportunity to make new friends, immerse yourself in foreign cultures, improve your foreign language skills and make unforgettable memories. We work with over 150 partner universities worldwide.

When does the semester start and when are the vacations?

The semester starts at the beginning of September (in some courses also at the beginning of October). You can find the vacations for the current academic year here.

In which language are the lectures held?

The majority of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs are taught in German. Occasionally, modules are taught in English. If your native language is not German, you do not need to present a language certificate.

We offer three study programs that are taught entirely in English:

Can you recommend (student) accommodation in Vienna?

FHWien der WKW does not offer students any support in finding accommodation. There are several student residences in Vienna as well as the possibility of living in shared flats or private accommodation.

You can find more information on the website of the Austrian Student Union and at oesterreich.gv.at.

Is there a cheap public transport ticket for students?

There are various discounts and semester tickets for students with Wiener Linien, Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) and Westbahn.

Please contact the respective transportation provider for details and costs.

Application & Admissions Procedure

I am interested in a Bachelor's or Master's program. When can I apply?

The application period is from around the beginning of January to the end of March. You will find the exact deadlines and dates here in good time.

How many study programs can I apply for?

You can apply for a maximum of two Bachelor’s programs and two Master’s programs.

Please note: If you are applying for two study programs, you must upload your documents for each application.

If I apply for the full-time version and the part-time version of a study program, does this count as two applications?

Yes, if you apply, for example, for the Bachelor’s program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation (full-time) and for the Bachelor’s program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation (part-time), this counts as two applications.

What are my chances of being accepted? How many applicants are there per study program each year?

We cannot give you exact figures. But if you apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program that you are really passionate about and you also prepare well for the admissions procedure, nothing will stand in the way of your dream study program.

What admission requirements do I need to fulfill?

You can find out which admission requirements you need to fulfill for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at our university of applied sciences here:

How does the admission procedure work?

The admission procedure at FHWien der WKW consists of the application in the online application tool, the computer-based admissions test and the program-specific admissions procedure. You can find a step-by-step guide to the application process here:

Which application documents do I have to submit?

You can find out which application documents you need to upload in the online application tool in the checklist for Bachelor’s programs and in the checklist for Master’s programs.

How can I prepare for the computer-based admissions test?

The computer-based admissions test for Bachelor’s programs (see point 4) covers the following areas:

  • Mathematical-numerical understanding
  • Logical and deductive reasoning
  • Verbal comprehension
  • English language skills

The computer-based admissions test for Master’s programs (see point 4) consists of

  • 30 business management questions and, depending on the degree program
  • up to 35 program-specific questions in multiple-choice form.

On our website you will find important information on the admission test procedure (technical requirements, supervision, identity check, etc.) as well as sample questions and literature tips on the Bachelor’s and Master’s admissions test.

You can also take our trial admissons test here.

Please note: These sample questions are only intended to give you a general impression of the tasks you may face. This does not mean that you can expect exactly these types of questions in the admission test.

Are aids permitted for the computer-based admissions test?

Calculators or other electronic aids are not permitted for Bachelor’s programs! For the Master’s programs, a calculator is permitted for the Master’s program in Financial Management & Controlling. Other electronic aids are not permitted!

How can I prepare for the program-specific admissions procedure?

The next step after the computer-based admissions test is the degree program-specific admissions procedure. This can vary from study program to study program (interview, assessment center, etc.).

You should therefore find out about this final step in the admissions procedure (see points 5 and 4) and how you can prepare yourself in good time on the relevant degree program page:

We couldn’t answer your question? Please contact our Service Point team directly by e-mail and they will be happy to help you.

Or you can attend one of our information events, which take place between November and March, or our Open House in March and ask our Head of program and employees your questions. You will find the exact dates on our website in good time.