Studying at the University of Vienna
On this page you will find information about studying as an exchange student at the University of Vienna:
Semester dates
Winter semester 2023/24
Start of semester | 01.10.2023 |
Lecture period | 01.10.2023-31.01.2024 |
Public holidays | 26.10.2023 |
No lectures | 02.11.2023 |
Public holiday | 08.12.2023 |
Christmas break | 18.12.2023-07.01.2024 |
Lecture-free period (semester break) | 01.02.2024-29.02.2024 |
End of semester | 29.02.2024 |
Deadline for paying the fee for the Austrian Students' Union: 31.10.2023 |
Summer semester 2024
Start of semester | 01.03.2024 |
Lecture period | 01.03.2024-30.06.2024 |
"Rector's day" (no lectures) | 12.03.2024 |
Easter break | 25.03.2024-07.04.2024 |
Public holidays | 01.05.2024 09.05.2024 |
Whitsun break | 18.05.2024-20.05.2024 |
Public holiday | 30.05.2024 |
Lecture-free period (summer break) | 01.07.2024-30.09.2024 |
End of semester | 30.09.2024 |
Deadline for paying the fee for the Austrian Students' Union: 31.03.2024 |
Winter semester 2022/23
Start of semester | 01.10.2022 |
Lecture period | 01.10.2022-31.01.2023 |
Public holidays | 26.10.2022 01.11.2022 |
No lectures | 02.11.2022 |
Public holiday | 08.12.2022 |
Christmas break | 19.12.2022-08.01.2023 |
Lecture-free period (semester break) | 01.02.2023-28.02.2023 |
End of semester | 28.02.2023 |
Deadline for paying the fee for the Austrian Students' Union: 31.10.2022 |
Summer semester 2023
Start of semester | 01.03.2023 |
Lecture period | 01.03.2023-30.06.2023 |
"Rector's day" (no lectures) | 13.03.2023 |
Easter break | 03.04.2023-16.04.2023 |
Public holidays | 01.05.2023 18.05.2023 |
Whitsun break | 27.05.2023-30.05.2023 |
Public holiday | 08.06.2023 |
Lecture-free period (summer break) | 01.07.2023-30.09.2023 |
End of semester | 30.09.2023 |
Deadline for paying the fee for the Austrian Students' Union: 31.03.2023 |
Registration
Once we have received your nomination from your home university, you need to register online as an exchange student at the University of Vienna:
Orientation
At the beginning of each semester, the International Office organises information meetings (“orientation sessions”) for Non-EU Exchange students. Incoming exchange students need to register for an orientation session in order to complete their enrolment at the University of Vienna.
During the orientation you will receive your student ID card and complete your enrolment at the University. If required, it is possible to confirm a date of arrival in Vienna provided it is not more than five days prior to the orientation. We therefore recommend that you choose an orientation session as close as possible to your date of arrival. You will also receive important information about living and studying in Vienna during the orientation (for example, course registration, public transport, contact persons, etc.).
In order to confirm your registration at the University of Vienna and to issue your student ID card, personal participation in the orientation session is compulsory.
Course Selection / Exams
Students at the University of Vienna create their own timetables for each semester and are accustomed to working independently.
Registration and De-Registration from courses
Exams
German Course
Please note that there are no German language courses offered at the department of German Philology.
If you wish to improve your German language skills in preparation for your stay or during the semester, you can register for a German language course at the Language Center of the University of Vienna (“Sprachenzentrum der Universität Wien”) and obtain ECTS credits if you complete it successfully. They regularly offer the following Courses:
- Preparatory intensive courses in September and February (available also online)
- Trimester Courses
- Semester Courses
Information regarding the range of language courses on offer, assessment for placement on courses and how to register is available on the Language Center of the University of Vienna’s Homepage.
German courses are not listed in your transcript of records, but you will receive a certificate from the Language Center upon successfully completing a course. Please check with your home university whether a standard version of the Language Center certificate in German will suffice. If this version is not acceptable, you can present your German certificate to the Language Center Office to obtain a version in English.
Mobility Coordinators
At the University of Vienna, the departments have their own mobility coordinators, who are responsible for all subject-specific matters. Please refer to your mobility coordinator for questions regarding:
- Courses
- Course Registration
- Learning Agreement
- Courses taught in English
- Information on exams for the particular Department
Mobility coordinators also sign confirmations of attendance which contain subject-specific details (e.g. the language of instruction, the last exam date) and your Learning Agreement as the "Responsible Person".
Information about your mobility coordinator you receive on request in the International Office.