Selection Procedure BBE

Information on the 2025/26 selection procedure is updated on an ongoing basis. Please check this website regularly for changes.

Are you interested in applying for our English-taught Bachelor’s Program in Business and Economics?

The selection procedure is held only once a year, in spring. Registration for the 2025/26 selection procedure opens on March 3, 2025.
The Bachelor's Program in Business and Economics (BBE) starts in the winter semester (September/October) only. Therefore, applicants who successfully pass the selection procedure can enroll only in the winter semester directly following the selection procedure. Starting the program in the summer semester is not possible.
The selection procedure including dates and times applies to all applicants (EU and non EU/EEA).
In the winter semester 2025/26 we will accept 240 students.
Please check this webpage regularly for updates. If you have questions, please send us an email: bbe.selectionprocedure@wu.ac.at

Overview of the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

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Road Map: Selection Procedure BBE

Here you will find a rough overview of the selection procedure. See all steps at a glance.

Online Info Sessions

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Detailed information on the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

Online registration: March 3 - May 21, 2025

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The following two steps will apply:

Step 1: Online-Self-Assessment, March 3 - June 2, 2025

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Online-Self-Assessment (OSA)

When the selection procedure starts, you must complete the online self-assessment (OSA) test by June 2, 2025. You will find your personal OSA access link in the online registration tool starting in March 2025. This link is the only way to access the OSA.

What’s the purpose of the OSA?

The online self-assessment (OSA) test is intended to help you choose the degree program that is right for you. It includes questions and assignments designed to give you a first impression of the contents of the Bachelor’s Program in Business and Economics. At the same time, it gives you the opportunity to check if your personal expectations line up with the requirements of the degree program.

How does the OSA work?

Starting on March 3, 2025, you can use the link in the online registration tool to log in to the OSA test. You must have fully completed the OSA by June 2, 2025, at the latest. You must complete the OSA in a single go, without interruptions. It is not possible to repeat the test or any individual modules.

What should I do if there are technical problems?

If you encounter technical problems and you cannot continue working on the OSA, try to log in again by clicking the OSA link in the registration tool and finish the OSA. If this doesn’t work, please send us an email at bbe.selectionprocedure@wu.ac.at and put “OSA” in the subject line. Please don’t forget to include your OSA ID. The OSA ID consists of a combination of numbers and letters. You can find it directly in the footer of your OSA window. We recommend that you write down the ID when you log in for the first time. This will help to ensure that any problems that may occur can be resolved quickly. Without knowing your OSA ID, we will not be able to identify the problem.

What are the elements that make up the OSA?

1 - Introduction and general information (campus video, OSA procedures, etc.)

2 - The subject-specific part – including the following elements:

English language skills, consisting of Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar (time limit: 15 minutes)
Mathematics (time limit: 20 minutes)
Business and economics (time limit: 15 minutes)

Only the subject-specific part is scored and subject to a time limit. If the ranking of the applicants is inconclusive after the end of the selection procedure, the scores may be used as an additional selection criterion.

3 - Expectations and interests

4 - Evaluation

5 - Overall feedback and scores

Will the OSA be graded?

The subject-specific part will be scored. Your scores will be shown on the “overall feedback” page at the end of the OSA test. The subject-specific part has to be completed within a specific time frame (see above). All other parts are not scored and are not subject to any time limits.

What happens after the OSA?

After completing the OSA, you’ll receive comprehensive feedback. Your scores from the subject-specific part will also be shown on the feedback page. Once you have fully completed the OSA, you’ll see a green check mark next to the “OSA” item in the online registration tool. If you see the green check mark, you have successfully completed the OSA test. Please don’t send us an email to confirm that you’ve completed the OSA.

How do I know that I’ve fully completed the OSA?

Once you have fully completed the OSA, you’ll see a green check mark next to the “OSA” item in the online registration tool.

Can I still take the OSA after June 2, 2025?

You must have fully completed the OSA by June 2, 2025 (11:59pm). It is not possible to complete the OSA at a later time, without any exceptions. If any (technical) problems occur, please be sure to notify us quickly so that we have enough time to resolve the issue by June 2. To notify us of any problems, please send an email to bbe.selectionprocedure@wu.ac.at.

Step 2: Written Online Exam on June 17, 2025

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The written online exam takes place via the examination platform WISEflow.

Mock Exams

The following mock exams are not mandatory. However, we strongly recommend that you participate in them in order to identify technical problems early and resolve them before the exam.

Mock Exam 1
Familiarize yourself with the online exam environment in WISEflow. Mock Exam 1 will not be graded and you do not have to submit the exam.

Between
June 10, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. and June 11, 2025 04:00 p.m. (CEST)

Mock Exam 2
A simulation of the entrance exam, getting to know the question type. Mock Exam 2 will not be graded. It is a simulation of the entrance exam and therefore, you can only enter and start it once. Your exam will be automatically submitted when your participation end time has been reached. If you want to submit your exam before the end time has been reached you can submit your exam manually.

On
June 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.; duration: 1 hour
Mock Exam 2 will start in two intervals: 10:00 a.m. and 10:02 a.m. (CEST)
We will send you an e-mail beforehand to let you know what your start time is.

Note: If you experience problems during the exam, but did not take any of the mock exams, you will be queued to the back of the line for problem solving on the day of the exam. For resource and technical reasons, you should not expect the problem to be resolved in a timely manner in this case.

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Written Online Exam

Date: June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. (CEST)
Duration: 2.5 hours

For technical reasons the BBE Online Entrance Exam will start in two intervals: 10:00 a.m. and 10:02 a.m. The exam questions are the same for both intervals, only the start time is different. We will send you an e-mail beforehand to let you know what your start time is.
It is not possible to take the exam on another date. No exceptions will be made.
Unauthorized aids: Calculators, formula sheets, notepaper, sticky notes, and pens are not permitted. All of these functions are integrated in WISEflow. Do not use any other items than your exam device during the exam. Anyone caught using unauthorized aids or cheating in any way will be excluded from the selection procedure.
The written online exam contains multiple choice questions only. Therefore, we strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with this type of question in preparation for the written online exam.

Please find detailed information on the written online exam here. Please also carefully read our Get Started Guide (available soon).

Exam Material

The written online exam contains multiple choice questions only and includes questions to test your knowledge and skills in the following three areas:

English language skills

We will test your ...

comprehension of English texts relating to contemporary social issues
knowledge of English vocabulary
understanding of English grammar

There are no specific materials that will be tested in the exam, but you can prepare by practising your vocabulary and grammar on websites such as BBC Learning English, British Council LearnEnglish, or Cambridge English Language Assessment. We expect you to have an excellent command of grammar and vocabulary at a B2 level. Additionally, in order to familiarise yourself with the kind of language and topics that might come up in the reading texts, we recommend reading reputable English-language new media and particularly popular business media such as BBC Worklife, CNN Business, The Guardian Business, Business Insider, and The Conversation, which are all freely accessible.

Elementary economics and business knowledge: Independent literature study

The chapters 1 to 6 are required reading to prepare for the entrance exam:

Fuhrmann, B. (2019): Introduction to Business and Economics

You will have to answer questions that test your knowledge and comprehension of the relevant content.

Math skills

The following areas were relevant for the 2024/25 selection procedure:

Logic
Elementary algebra
Elementary financial mathematics
Equations
Linear equations in two unknowns
Inequalities
Linear and quadratic functions
Power functions
Polynomial functions
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Differentiation and single variable optimization
Elementary probability
Binomial distribution

The level of the problems posed will be comparable to the "Standardised Competence-Oriented Written School-Leaving Examination" which is currently in place for Austrian high school students.

Please find examples here (in English) and here (in German).

Recommended References (not obligatory):

Sydsaeter, K., Hammond, P., Strom, A., and Carvajal, A. (2016): Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis (5th edition), Pearson. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
OR the latest edition of the same book:
Sydsaeter, K., Hammond, P., Strom, A., and Carvajal, A. (2021): Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis (6th edition available), Pearson Academic. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11.

McClave J. and Sincich T. (2017): Statistics (13th edition, Global Edition), Pearson Academic. Sections 3 and 4.1-4.4.

Further information on the online exam

Admission

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Do you have questions on the selection procedure? Please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

FAQ SELECTION PROCEDURE

Important Note

Have you already been admitted and enrolled in our Bachelor’s Program in Business and Economics in the past? Then you do not need to register for the selection procedure but can directly enroll in the program during the enrollment period.
Do you have a long-lasting physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult or impossible for you to take the written online exam? Please contact the WU BeAble team (beable@wu.ac.at) during the registration period. The WU BeAble team will work with you to find out if and how you can participate in the written online exam. Please note: You still have to register for the selection procedure and complete step 1, if it is held. Exceptions to the regular selection procedure for this group of applicants apply only to the written online exam.
The entire selection procedure is conducted in English. This includes all communications with applicants, the OSA, and the written online exam. Sufficient proficiency in English is therefore a prerequisite to participation in the selection procedure.
We do not cover or refund any expenses you may incur in connection with the selection and admission procedure.

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Selection Procedure BBE

Are you interested in applying for our English-taught Bachelor’s Program in Business and Economics?

Overview of the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

Road Map: Selection Procedure BBE

Online Info Sessions

Detailed information on the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

Online registration: March 3 - May 21, 2025

The following two steps will apply:

Step 1: Online-Self-Assessment, March 3 - June 2, 2025

Online-Self-Assessment (OSA)

Step 2: Written Online Exam on June 17, 2025

Mock Exams

Written Online Exam

Date: June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. (CEST)
Duration: 2.5 hours

Exam Material

English language skills

Elementary economics and business knowledge: Independent literature study

Math skills

Admission

Important Note

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Selection Procedure BBE

Are you interested in applying for our English-taught Bachelor’s Program in Business and Economics?

Overview of the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

Road Map: Selection Procedure BBE

Online Info Sessions

Detailed information on the 2025/26 Selection Procedure

Online registration: March 3 - May 21, 2025

The following two steps will apply:

Step 1: Online-Self-Assessment, March 3 - June 2, 2025

Online-Self-Assessment (OSA)

Step 2: Written Online Exam on June 17, 2025

Mock Exams

Written Online Exam

Date: June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. (CEST) Duration: 2.5 hours

Exam Material

English language skills

Elementary economics and business knowledge: Independent literature study

Math skills

Admission

Important Note

Learn more!

Date: June 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. (CEST)
Duration: 2.5 hours