Sustainability – including economical, ecological, and social aspects – was a main priority in the planning and construction of Campus WU. WU promotes environmental awareness among its employees and students, supports environmentally friendly and sustainable activities, and encourages students, faculty, and staff to actively deal with sustainability-related issues, also in their research and teaching. In 2019 WU’s campus became Austria’s first climate neutral university campus.

An accessibility concept was developed for Campus WU that was based both on legal requirements for barrier-free accessibility as well as on best-practice examples. All auditoriums are barrier free, all areas are wheelchair accessible, and a tactile guidance system is in place to allow the visually impaired to find their way around campus. WU also offers support programs for students and employees with disabilities.