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Update! October 2024

24/09/2024

Re-registration for the 2024/25 winter semester | Master's Day | Application for English-taught master's programs | Special support mobility grant | Application International Short Program Buenos Aires | Go Global 2024 | New application procedure for semester abroad | Workshop "Interview Ready" | "Lernen macht Schule" is now "NextGenBuddies" | Upgrade your life skills | Peer Groups for students | Career Calling | Spare places in our language courses | Language café | Textbooks for your courses | read!t reading lists | WU Impact Community

Re-Registration Deadline for the 2024 /25 Winter Semester

Studying

To continue your studies and remain enrolled at WU, you have to re-register every semester. To re-register for the winter semester, please pay the applicable tuition fees/ÖH dues by October 31, 2024. If you do not re-register by the deadline, you will be un-enrolled and you will no longer be able to take any exams, apply for a credit transfer or submit your final thesis.

Payment options: We recommend that you use online banking for paying your fees:

Master’s Day on October 18, 2024

Studying

During the WU Master's Day, our lecturers will give you a first-hand insight into WU’s Master’s programs. Topics such as structure, content and career prospects will be discussed. Current master’s students will tell you all about what it’s like to pursue a master’s degree, and graduates will talk about their careers after their studies.

The talks will cover the following:

  • Is a master’s program at WU Vienna right for me? What are the programs about, what do they focus on?

  • How do I apply? What do I need to know about application periods, entrance exams and admissions?

  • What job opportunities and career prospects do I have after completing a master’s program?

  • What do students say about their master's programs?

We would be happy to send you all the important information again shortly before the event. Please register here. Learn more at: wu.at/masterday

Application Deadline for WU’s English-Taught Master’s Programs

Studying

The application period for our English-taught master’s programs Priority Deadline I (rolling admission) starting in the 2025/26 winter semester is open until October 8, 2024.

At the time of application, you do not need a completed bachelor’s program. To apply, please use our online application tool.

The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of the status of your application.

Please note: the last chance to apply for the International Management/CEMS program, is until January 8, 2025. There is no Priority Deadline III.

Application and admission criteria vary by program. Click here to learn more.

 

WU Mobility Grant Special Support for Bachelor’s and Master’s Students

International

This special support is designed for you if you are facing significant financial challenges when thinking of studying abroad. For this grant you need to fulfill certain criteria, and you need to apply before the exchange application periods. This makes it easier for the applicants to plan their exchange.

This special support is only possible for countries with WU mobility grant. Please see the website for details.

The International Office is happy to help if you have questions.

Application Period: ISP Buenos Aires

International

The “Buenos Aires Global Marketing Program” for bachelor’s students (advanced) is a three-week program organized in cooperation with the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. It takes place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from February 3, 2025 to February 21, 2025. Studying intensively abroad for a couple of weeks – sounds good, right!? Please visit our website to learn more.

The International Office is happy to help if you have questions.

THE Event “Go Global” 2024

International

Get international with our popular event "Go Global"! This year it will take place in the LC building on October 23, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. All International Office staff will be available to answer your questions. In the Speaker's Corner, former exchange students will talk about their experiences and will also be happy to answer your questions. Other WU-internal and external partners will also be on site, e.g. some WU service institutions, embassies and scholarship offices.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bachelor’s Students: New Application Procedure for Exchange Stays Abroad

International

The application for an exchange semester abroad has changed. The new features include:

  • Application Form instead of motivation letter

  • One application period for Europe & overseas

  • Second allocation round in January

  • With only one application you can choose three to seven partner universities

Also the application for BBE Double Degree has changed.

Get acquainted with the new application procedure already now – do not hesitate to ask the International Office if you have questions!

Bachelor’s Students: New Workshop “Interview Ready”

International

Prepare in the best possible way for the interview in the new application procedure with our brand new workshop: „Interview Ready: Prepare for Your Stay Abroad Application”! WU ZBP Career Center and the International Office will go through relevant content with you, prepare you for the interview and give you tips on facial expressions, gestures, relaxation... A really interesting workshop!
You can choose from these dates, but you need to register:

We look forward to seeing you there!
 

More information from the International Office:

„Lernen macht Schule” is now NextGenBuddies

Engagement

This information is available in German only. Please refer to the German version of this page.

Upgrade Your Life Skills

Wellbeing

The Student Counselling Team offers you a variety of activities to build and strengthen your life skills this winter semester. Life Skills include:

  • Attention Management   

  • Emotional Self-Management   

  • Energy and Stress Management

In October we offer the following activities:

Better Together: Peer Groups as Your Support System

Wellbeing

Connect with fellow students in similar situations, share experiences, and find support. We’re kicking off the winter semester with regular peer group meetings on various topics. Join us!

Career Calling: Your Career Within Reach

Work

At Career Calling, you will find jobs, application information, career ideas and prospects – simply everything you need to start your career! 100 employers want to meet you and share their open jobs and internships with you. To upgrade your application skills, join free CV and LinkedIn checks, an application photo shoot, and insight sessions on application topics. And, of course, enjoy the event atmosphere: Treat yourself to some time out in a massage chair, grab a free coffee, get inspired by student clubs, secure your free stick-on tattoo, and much more ...

Career Calling, October 16, 2024 at Messe Wien. Register now for free!

Spare Places in Language Courses at WU Business Language Center

Tipps

We still have some free spots in our  language courses for  German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and many other languages. You can register either online or at Sprachlernzentrum. Courses start from October 14. If you want to join the tandem language learning program make sure to register by October 5.

Improve Your Language Skills in Our Language Café

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Join our Language Café and improve your language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The next Language Café takes place October 21 from 5.30pm for German, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Italian. No need to register, just come to the Language Resource Center and join the conversation.

Need to Read: Textbooks for Your Courses

Tipps

The library's textbook collection contains important literature for your courses (e.g. STEOP & CBK).

  • Textbooks with a focus on business, economics and social sciences are located in the Central Library on level 3.

  • Legal textbooks are available in the Library for Law next to the front desk.

read!t Reading Lists

Tipps

You can find the literature you need for your courses in the WU course catalog. The read!t tool gives you direct access to electronic (text)books and articles (don't forget to activate VPN!).

Still have questions? Feel free to visit us at the new location of the library information desk.

WU Impact Community: Info Session & Start of Registration on October 10, 2024

Tipps

Conduct a meaningful (social or ecological) project in our WU Impact Community and trigger a sustainable, positive improvement in your environment!

Your benefit: Project management expertise, social and leadership skills, valuable management experience and 4 ECTS credits (free elective).

Take your chance: Come and join us for our live presentation on October 16, 2024 – 2.30pm in Festsaal 1!
Get to know our projects and our team and register for your favorite project via LPIS right afterwards (Please note: limited capacity!).

Questions? Find more information here or contact us: impact.community@wu.ac.at - we look forward to meeting you.

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