WU Wien
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WU Wien <strong>WU Wien</strong> is Austria's public university of economics and business, founded in 1898 and one of the few European business schools holding triple-crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).
WU Wien operates in the Austrian Public Universities segment.
WU Wien: Disambiguation
WU Wien is NOT the same as the University of Vienna (Uni Wien), which is a separate comprehensive public university in the same city. It is also distinct from the private MODUL University Vienna and Lauder Business School, which are smaller private business schools. WU Wien is a public university with much lower tuition for EU students than those private institutions.
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WU Wien: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Public University of Economics and Business
- Legal Name
- Wirtschaftsuniversitaet Wien
- Founded
- 1898 (as k.k. Exportakademie)
- Location
- Vienna, Austria (Campus WU, 2nd district)
- Rector
- Rupert Sausgruber
- Students
- ~22,000
- Languages of Instruction
- German, English
- Tuition (non-EU)
- EUR 726.72 per semester plus OeH fee
- Accreditation
- AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
WU Wien: Frequently Asked Questions
What is WU Wien?
WU Wien is Austria's public university of economics and business, teaching more than 22,000 students on a purpose-built campus in Vienna's 2nd district. WU Wien holds triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, a status shared by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide.
How do you apply to WU Wien?
Applications to WU Wien's bachelor's programmes require proof of German at C1 and an admission procedure that includes an online test. Master's applicants to WU Wien apply through the WU online portal, with separate deadlines for EU and non-EU students.
Is WU Wien taught in English?
The bachelor's programme at WU Wien is taught in German, so applicants need proof of German proficiency. WU Wien offers several master's programmes entirely in English, including the Master in International Management and the Master in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control.
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