• Activation is possible once you have received an activation e-mail on June 3, 2025 entitled‘Activation of user’. You cannot access WISEflow before this.

• Activate your account. Username: your e-mail address, password: set up your password

• The direct address to access the WU Vienna WISEflow system is: http://at.wiseflow.net/wu.

Make sure you take part in both mock exams!

In our experience, technical problems during the entrance exam mainly occur with participants who have not taken part in the mock exams. Please note that requests from participants who did not take part in the mock exams will be considered low priority.

Mock Exam 1

• Mock exam 1 will be accessible in WISEflow between June 10, 08:00 a.m. and June 11, 04:00 p.m. (CEST).

• Mock exam 1 will not be graded.

• You can access the mock exam at any time you choose during the given period. You can enter and start mock exam 1 several times. No time limit is set for taking the mock exam. You will no longer have access to the exam once it has been submitted.

• Download and installation of the lockdown browser is required. See also: Get Started Guide

• Mock exam 1 consists of 6 multiple-choice-questions. There is no need to prepare or study for the mock exams.

Mock Exam 2

• Mock exam 2 will be accessible in WISEflow on June 12 from 10:00 a.m. (CEST); duration: 1 hour.

• You can only enter and start it once, no grading.

• Your exam will be automatically submitted when your participation end time has been reached. 

• 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. You can also view your assigned exam times on the WISEflow homepage after logging in.

• Identity check: It is essential for the identity check that you take a photo of yourself whilst holding up your official ID card at the beginning of the mock exam. Your face as well as your ID card need to be clearly visible on the photo. Your official ID card needs to be in Latin typeface, and ideally in English or German. We strongly recommend using your passport because it fulfils all requirements for identity check. Please find more information on taking the reference image and facial comparison in the Get Started Guide.

• Voice detection: You will be asked to speak your full name out aloud for voice detection at the beginning of the mock exam.

• Mock exam 2 consists of 6 multiple-choice-questions. The question type is the same as in the online entrance exam (true/false multiple-choice questions).

• There is no need to prepare or study for the mock exams.

• Test all functionalities that are available in WISEflow, e.g: calculator, formula input field, notepad, sticky notes

Organizational Information

• The BBE online entrance exam will take place on June 17, 2025 via WISEflow; duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes).

• It is not possible to take the exam on another date. No exceptions will be made!

• 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. You can also view your assigned exam times on the WISEflow homepage after logging in.

• Please log on to WISEflow on June 17 between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. (CEST). Click on 'Start the flow', launch the Lockdown Browser, and take a photo of yourself including your official photo ID card. You will also be asked to speak your full name out aloud for voice detection. Please note that your official ID card needs to be in Latin typeface, and ideally in English or German. We strongly recommend using your passport because it fulfils all requirements for identity check.

• The entrance exam will automatically open at 10:00 a.m. or 10:02 a.m. (CEST).

• Do not leave your exam device during the entrance exam. Please use the bathroom before starting the entrance exam. If you leave your exam device, facial recognition will no longer be possible, which may result in an exclusion from the selection procedure. Your face needs to be clearly visible during the entire exam time. You can see what the camera is currently recording via your video live feed (camera icon). Please do not use the "pause participation" option during the entrance exam as you are not allowed to leave your exam devide. You can find more information on facial recognition in the Get Started Guide.

• Do not read any exam questions or answers aloud, and try to avoid making any noise. The audio monitoring system will interpret continuous noises as an attempt to cheat. We reserve the right to invalidate the entrance exam in such cases.

• Do not use any other items than your exam device during the exam. All functions you may need will be available in the WISEflow exam tool. Please note: Anyone caught using unauthorized aids or cheating in any way will be excluded from the selection procedure.

• Your exam will be automatically submitted when your participation end time has been reached. You will be informed once the submission has been completed, and you can then return to the flow page. You can also submit your work manually by clicking on the green ‘Go to submission’ tab at the top right of the screen.

• We do not cover or refund any expenses you may incur in connection with the selection and admission procedure.

Identity Control

• It is essential for the identity control that you take a photo of yourself whilst holding up your official ID card at the beginning of the entrance exam. Your face and your ID card including your first name, last name, date of birth, and gender need to be clearly visible on one page. Please note that your official ID card needs to be in Latin typeface, and ideally in English or German. We strongly recommend using your passport because it fulfils all requirements for identity check. You may take several photos for this purpose until one meets the requirements. Log on to WISEflow on June 17 between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. (CEST) in order to carry out the necessary steps. Without a photo with your ID card, we will not be able to check your identity, and you will therefore be excluded from the selection procedure. 

• It is essential for identity control that you are well visible via your webcam throughout the entire entrance exam. If you are not well visible, you may run the risk of being excluded from the selection procedure. Therefore, please note the following:

  • Make sure you update all the relevant drivers for your webcam and microphone. Turn off the sleeping mode of your webcam.

  • Check if you allowed access to your webcam and microphone. This has to be done on the settings-section on your device, as well as on your internet-security program and/or firewall-settings.

  • Turn off the sleeping mode on your exam device (laptop or computer).

  • Make sure you take the entrance exam in a quiet environment and without possible external interruptions. No other person is allowed to be present for the duration of the entrance exam. If any external interruptions are captured on the photos or the voice detection taken for the identity control throughout the exam, you run the risk of being excluded from the further selection procedure.

  • Make sure your web camera is in a position that leaves you clearly visible throughout the entire entrance exam. This should apply even if you slightly change your (head's) position.

  • Do not face any (strong) light sources with your back. E.g., do not sit with a window or a strong lamp in your back. Do not directly sit under a strong lamp.

  • Do not wear anything that obscures or alters your face, like face masks, scarfs, hats, sunglasses etc. (Reading) glasses are permitted, as they will not interfere with the face recognition software.

  • Try to avoid covering your face with your hands.

  • Make sure your face is clearly visible, so that you can be identified easily when the webcam takes a photograph of you. Check for sufficient light in the room and, in particular, on your face. Take a few test pictures, so you can check if your face is sufficiently visible.

  • Do not leave your desk during the entrance exam.

Structure of the Exam

• At the beginning of the exam, you will have to confirm the instructions and exam declaration. Click the button 'click to confirm' to confirm that you read and understood the instructions and exam declaration. If you do not confirm, your exam cannot be graded and you will be excluded from the selection procedure.

• The exam consists of three areas: Mathematics, English, Business and Economics. Please find the exam material here.

• Each area consists of 10 to 13 questions. You may switch back and forth between questions. You do not have to answer the questions immediately.

• The exam contains multiple-choice questions with five alternative answers. For each answer alternative you have to indicate whether it is true or false. Any combination of true/false answers is possible (all true, all false, some false/some true). Do not leave an answer alternative unmarked!

• Points are awarded based on a partial-credit system. This means that for each answer you mark correctly you will get 1/5 of the total points. No points are deducted for wrong answers.

(Technical) Requirements

• a laptop or computer (no iPads, tablets, or smartphones!)
  Please find detailed information on system requirements in the Get Started Guide 

• a stable internet connection for the entire duration of the exam

• webcam, integrated or external

• microphone, integrated or external (speakers are NOT required)

• the downloaded Lockdown Browser from WISEflow, find detailed information in the Get Started Guide

• Your passport or any other official photo ID that shows your photo, first name, surname, gender, and birth date on one page. Your official ID card needs to be in Latin typeface, and ideally in English or German. Note: If you conceal your true identity by presenting a forged or altered ID, the entrance exam is null and void.

• beverages and snacks, if needed

Unauthorized Aids

• Do not use IPads, tablets or smartphones. Any items other than your computer or laptop are not permitted during the exam.

• Do not use any touch screen functions, as error messages may occur.

• Do not use digital pens.

• Headphones, headsets, earbuds and lapel microphones are not permitted.

• Calculators, formula sheets, notepaper, sticky notes, and pens are not permitted. All of these functions are integrated in WISEflow.

• Keep your desk free from any other items. Cell phones, smartphones, (smart) watches, or similar devices are not permitted. You will see the exam time on the upper right corner in WISEflow. Only use one of the above-mentioned items if you need to get in touch with us for support during the exam.

Support

• If you need support during the exam, please contact us at support.bbe@wu.ac.at. Please add this e-mail address to your contact list before the day of the entrance exam. You may briefly use your smartphone or other electronic device to contact us. Your laptop or computer is locked by the exam sofware. However, please make sure you put the extra device away again afterwards. It must not lie on your desk during the exam. For more information, please see Unauthorized aids (section above).

• Note: We will not answer any content-related questions.

Confirmation of Participation

• Do you want to receive a receipt for successfully handing in your entrance exam via e-mail on June 17? Please open the 'Participant tab' in WISEflow after handing in and scroll down to the bottom. There you will find your 'Hand in state' and the button to 'Request receipt'. Click on 'Request receipt'. Please note that it may take several minutes until the receipt is in your inbox.

• You will find your position in the ranking in the online registration tool as soon as possible, but latest two weeks after the exam. We will inform you by e-mail on all next steps.

• You can review your exam directly and individually in WISEflow between July 7, 12:00 noon, and July 9, 12:00 noon (CEST).
  Log in to WISEflow and click on your exam interval (e.g. BBE 2025 - Entrance Exam IV1). At the bottom of the displayed page, next to My paper, you can open and view your exam. There you will see two things: the answer you selected during the exam, and the correct answers. If you have questions, please email us at bbe.selectionprocedure@wu.ac.at using Exam review BBE as your subject line.

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