QS World Ranking
#150
Acceptance Rate
65%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$1,500
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#17
Vienna
Application Deadline
September 5
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
95,000
students
International Students
25%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Austria's largest and oldest university in Vienna — the EU's most liveable city with unmatched cultural life.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Central Europe's largest university. Vienna is EU's most liveable city. Growing English program offering.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Vienna
Acceptance Rate
65%
Less selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
September 5
Instruction Language
German/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$1,500
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via u:space (University of Vienna portal)
- High school diploma equivalent to Austrian Matura
- German B2+ required for German-language programs (most courses)
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ for English programs
- US students may need to pass an aptitude test for some subjects
- Very low tuition — ~$1,600/yr for non-EU students
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- German/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$1,500 / year
- Application Deadline
- September 5
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- QS Best Student City (Vienna)
- #17 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Uni:docs Fellowship
- ✓OeAD Government Scholarship
Cost of Living — Vienna, Austria
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,550
vs. avg US college student
18% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Vienna consistently wins 'world's most livable city.' Affordable for Western Europe. Annual transit pass ~€365. World-class culture on a student budget.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Vienna as a US Student
University of Vienna is located in Vienna, Austria and is ranked #150in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, Medicine, and more. Instruction is offered in German/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$1,500 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 65%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of September 5. Scholarships available include the Uni:docs Fellowship.