Universität Wien

Universität Wien is an exchange destination for Utrecht University Bachelor and Master students of the faculty of Humanities in Vienna, Austria.

"Vienna has something to offer to everybody, it is vibrant and full of intesting things to do! The university was also really nice, I really enjoyed my classes and learned a lot from speaking another language but also from the different ways of teaching" - experience from a former exchange student

Student experiences

Read about student experiences

Webpages

General information for exchange students

Course information (Do choose courses from the department of the subject you have chosen only)

Course catalogue

Information for History students

Academic calendar

Semester I (Winter Semester): approximately early October - end of January
Semester II (Summer Semester): approximately early March - end of June

Information on Semester dates

Requirements

This university has language requirements: a minimum language level of B2 (CEFR) in German is required. 

Please note: for German Studies the language level C1 (CEFR) is required. It is recommended that students who do not have sufficient German skills read up on the exact course offer in other languages in due time.

Areas of study open to exchange students

For students with a corresponding study only.  (Students of Media and Culture studies and Communicatie en informatie studie, please contact internationaloffice.hum@uu.nl at an early stage)

  • History
  • History of Art
  • Theater Studies (Theatre, Film and Media Studies)
  • German Studies (BA only)
  • Journalism (BA only Mass Media and Communication Science)

Please note: You can only take courses from these departments. It is NOT possible to take courses from more than one department. 

Courses at Master’s level

Yes, exception of  Journalism (Mass Media and Communication Science) and German studies BA only

Language of instruction

German

Housing assistance

More information on accomodation

Estimated living costs per month
Food€ 350
Public transport€ 30
Accommodation (incl. heating, electricity)€ 450
Study and personal requirements€ 400
Total€ 1.200 -  € 1.230

This information is subject to change. It is meant to be an indication. Costs may differ due to personal circumstances.

More information on cost of living

Credits

Normal study load per semester: 30 ECTS
 

Number of places available

1 place per year for student of History

1 place per year for student of Art History

1 place per year for student of Theater Studies (Theatre, Film and Media Studies)

1 place per year for student of German Studies (BA only)

1 place per year for student of Journalism (BA only Mass Media and Communication Science)

Selection

German Language and culture: In previous years, there were sometimes more 1st choice applications than available spots. 

Remaining subjects: In previous years, there were enough spots for the number of 1st choice applications. 

Additional information

Website

Social Media

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Youtube

University shop

Do you have any questions about this partner university or about studying abroad? Contact the International Office of the Faculty of Humanities (details below).