QS World Ranking
#601
Acceptance Rate
65%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$1,600
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#17
Vienna
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
23,000
students
International Students
22%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Europe's largest business university in Vienna — the EU's most liveable city — with very affordable fees.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Europe's largest business university by enrollment. Vienna is EU's most liveable city. Many English programs.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Acceptance Rate
65%
Less selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
English/German
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$1,600
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via WU's online application portal
- High school diploma
- German language proficiency required for German-language bachelor's
- English language business programs available (IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+)
- High school grades and rank in class considered
- Selection test may be required depending on program
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/German
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$1,600 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- QS Best Student City (Vienna)
- #17 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓WU Scholarship
- ✓OeAD Scholarship
Cost of Living — Vienna, Austria
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,475
vs. avg US college student
22% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Vienna is surprisingly affordable for a world-class city. Student Wiener Linien transit pass covers all of Vienna. University cafeterias serve quality meals for $4–6. Excellent quality of life.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business) as a US Student
WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is located in Vienna, Austria and is ranked #601in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Finance, and more. Instruction is offered in English/German. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$1,600 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 65%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the WU Scholarship.