Non-degree students are students who are:

• attending the University Preparation Programme (i.e. German course),
• attending a University course (Universitätslehrgang),
• attending individual courses
• preparing for the University entrance qualification exam,
• doing the Academic validation.

If you are interested in attending a University course (Universitätslehrgang), please contact the Continuing Education Center.

If you are a non-Austrian citizen, you should bear in mind that as 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 insurance in Austria. To be insured is compulsory for people living 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. This is also valid for students attending a university course ("Universitätslehrgang").

Nostrification is the recognition of the foreign degree’s full equivalence with an Austrian one and the entitlement to hold the native university degree. If it is necessary to pass supplementary examinations, enrollment as a non-degree student is required. 

It is not possible to pass (part of the) diploma examination or doctoral viva! It is also not possible to finish a degree programme.

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

You have to do the online registration and come with your passport to the Admission Office to register personally within the admission periods.

Yes, you must pay the students' union fee and tuition fee, regardless of your nationality.