• Participating in the program will extend your total study duration from six to eight semesters, with two semesters spent at the partner university. After successfully applying for the double degree program in your third semester, you will attend QUT for your sixth and seventh semesters, while the eighth and final semester will take place at WU Vienna. For more information, please refer to the curriculum.

• To get an overview of the double degree program structure, have a look at this document (new majors will be added soon).

• Be aware that the program structure is subject to change without prior notice. Also note you will not be able to take extra courses at QUT or swap courses!

• Proof of language proficiency: As BBE students, you are not required to provide proof of English proficiency; enrollment in an English-taught program is sufficient.

• At QUT, you must select one of the following eight majors: Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Economics, Behavioral Economics, or Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

• You are required to indicate your chosen major explicitly in the "Motivation" section of your application sheet. Failure to specify a major may result in rejection.

• Each major has specific prerequisites that must be fulfilled before starting your studies at QUT. For a detailed list of these prerequisites, please refer to this document (new majors will be added soon).

• The program structure is currently under review, and updates regarding new prerequisites and restrictions will be announced here shortly.

• In the semester prior to your exchange, you must complete the English-taught course Cross-Cultural Competence (3 ECTS credits). For students enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Business and Economics, successful completion of this course will reduce the number of free electives by 3 ECTS credits.

• If no course is available for Australia, please select a course that does not focus on a specific region.

• Applications are only accepted during the winter semester, specifically within the double degree application period.

• Please note that you must apply three semesters (one and a half years) in advance of your intended exchange stay.

As part of the application process, the following documents must be uploaded:

Application sheet for the BBE double degree

• Provide 3-4 sentences (max. 100 words) per question

• Topics: motivation, engagement, and social & intercultural Skills

• Aim for personal and self-reflective answers

• Please use this template

• Upload as PDF format, max. 2 MB file size

Curriculum vitae

• Language: English

• Information on education, work experience, volunteering, internships, international experience, language skills, and other competencies

• PDF format, max. 2 MB file size

• Photo is optional

The following information will automatically be added to your application (reflecting the most recent updates as of the submission date):

• A list of courses that you have successfully completed at WU Vienna by the time of your application. The list contains only course titles and no grades. It will be available to the WU faculty member interviewing you for the extracurricular score. 

• Your grade point average (GPA) (updated for the day you send your application)

• You will receive an academic score and an extracurricular score. The academic score constitutes 60% of your overall score, while the extracurricular score accounts for 40%. The overall score will serve as the basis for the allocation of an exchange place.

• Academic score: The academic score corresponds to your grade point average (GPA) and includes all finalized grades.

• Extracurricular score: All applicants undergo an interview that evaluates the categories motivation, engagement, social & intercultural skills, and personal impression. Each category is assessed individually using a four-level scale: Outstanding - Good - Fair - Did Not Meet Expectations. Motivation makes up 40% of the extracurricular score, while the other categories each account for 20%. Special consideration is given to your ability to demonstrate self-reflection and potential for self-development.

• Once the application period ends, all documents will be automatically forwarded to WU faculty member Dr. Tobias Polzer. He will thoroughly review the submissions and select the most qualified applicants.

• Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview as part of the selection process.

• Approximately two weeks after the double degree application period ends, you will receive an email notification from the International Office regarding your acceptance or rejection. If you are not selected for the program, you will still have the opportunity to apply for an exchange semester during the regular application periods.

• Note: You cannot participate in a double degree program and apply for an additional exchange semester during your bachelor’s program.

• Note: During the application process, your personal data will be processed. For details, please read our disclaimer on data privacy.

• After completion of your stay abroad, make sure your transcript is sent to your WU coordinator at the International Office.

• You will receive a final grade based on your grade average (weighted according to the ECTS credits earned). The grade will be included in your WU transcript under the subject “Double Degree Studies”.

• You do not have to apply for credit transfer with the Study Service Center. The International Office will enter your grade into WU's data system.