There are two possibilities to be admitted at the university: either as a degree student in a bachelor, master or doctoral programme or as a non-degree student to attend individual courses, University Preparation Programme, et cetera.

If you are interested in attending a continuing education university programme ("Universitätslehrgang"), your status will be "continuing education university programme student" (CE student).

FAQ

Non-degree students are students who are:

  • attending the University Preparation Programme (i.e. German course for students who have to take C1 German examination);
  • attending individual courses;
  • preparing for the University entrance qualification exam ("Studienberechtigungsprüfung");
  • pursuing nostrification of a degree obtained abroad (enrolment required in cases where supplementary examinations are necessary).

If you are a non-Austrian citizen, you should bear in mind that as a non-degree programme student you do not get a student residence permit (inquire about the visa regulations at the Austrian embassy/consulate in your country) and that you cannot get an insurance in Austria. Insurance is obligatory for everyone who lives in Austria. The interim status as non-degree programme student while attending the University Preparation Programme (i.e. 'German course') is a different legal matter, as the applicant is already officially accepted at the university. 

Continuing education university programme students

The above mentioned is also valid for students attending a continuing education university programme ("Universitätslehrgang"). If you are interested in attending a continuing education university programme ("Universitätslehrgang"), your status will be "continuing education university programme student" (CE student). Please refer to our TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education, opens an external URL in a new window in this matter.

It is not possible to take (partial) diploma examination or "Rigorosum"! It is also not possible to complete a degree programme.

The admission procedure for non- degree students is similar to the admission procedure for degree students.

You have to do the online application, opens an external URL in a new window and come with your passport to the Admission Office to register personally within the admission period.