Founded in 1898, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) offers an environment for reflection and the emergence of new and pioneering achievements in research and teaching aiming to promote social prosperity and economic performance. The campus is modern and boasts a range of attractive dining options and publicly accessible grounds that encourage students, staff, and area residents to explore and enjoy its unique atmosphere.  

WU’s triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA is a testimonial of WU’s high quality standards. Fewer than 1% of universities worldwide can claim triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. WU is one of only six universities in the German-​speaking world to belong to this exclusive group of schools. 

WU’s excellent international reputation is reflected in its student population: Roughly one in four students on campus has come to study at WU from abroad. 

Vienna, the capital of Austria is located in the eastern part of Austria and is close to the borders of Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary. It is the most populous city in Austria with just under two million people and is the second largest German-speaking city after Berlin.The city is known for its highly ornate and extravagant imperial palaces and architecture. It is known as the ‘City of Music’ due to its musical heritage, attracting famed composers such as Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms and Strauss. It has also been referred to as the “City of Dreams’ having been home to Sigmund Freud.Enjoy the city’s baroque architecture, parks, vibrant art and music scene, and be sure to visit its legendary coffeehouses where you can indulge in world famous Viennese desserts including apple strudel and sachertorte.

Austria, officially called the Republic of Austria, is a country in Central Europe, bordering the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. Its central location makes it a great travel hub for Europe, with cheap access to a variety of travel methods. Its capital, Vienna, is the country's largest city, home to approximately 25% of the Australian population. The large majority of people are of Austrian heritage and speak German (though usually in a different dialect to High German). Vienna is known as a centre for music, arts, culture, and as the birthplace of the waltz. Many classical musicians, such as Mozart, were born or worked in Austria and had strong ties to the city. The Sound of Music film is one of the best-known representations of Austria, but is actually fairly ignored in the country itself. Austria is also known for its architecture, with the city centres of Salzburg, Vienna, and Graz being listed as World Heritage sites. Austria is one of the top 15 wealthiest countries in the world and is frequently listed among countries with the highest standard of living in the world. Vienna is nearly always at the top of the annual list of most liveable cities.

Did you know…..?

Vienna is home to the oldest zoo in the world, which was founded in 1752. 62% of Austria is covered by the Austrian Alps, with two-thirds of the country over 1,640 feet above sea level. It’s a great location for winter sports and summer adventures!

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions.

• UniSA academic transcript 
• Passport 
• Learning agreement 

Credits are measured by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the following applies: 

• 18 units = 30 ECTS 
• 13.5 units = 22.5 ECTS 

Students must take a minimum of 24 ECTS per semester at WU, which would be accepted as equivalent to 13.5 UniSA units. 

UniSA students are not required to provide evidence of English proficiency. 

However, it is recommended that you have a minimum of B2 (undergraduate students) or C1 (postgraduate students) level of English/German as per the CEFR. 

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The Buddy Network assigns a WU student ‘buddy’ to each incoming exchange student. Buddies assist exchange students during their time at WU and you can arrange to have your buddy to meet you upon arrival at Vienna International Airport. 
 
More information on how to get to the campus can be found here. 

There are no on-campus accommodation available at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). All exchange students have several off-campus options to choose from when booking housing for their stay in Vienna. These options include but are not limited to student residence halls, private flats and apartments or through a third-party provider. WU works closely together with OeAD – Housing Office Vienna, which is the main provider of off-campus accommodation for students in Austria.  
 
More information on accommodation can be found here.  

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to Vienna University of Economics and Business, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur:

More information can be found here.

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  
 
Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 
 
A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found  here. 
 
If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.