University of Applied Arts Vienna·Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts (MA)
The Master's program focuses on key questions in education, art, and theory, promoting societal participation through a project-oriented approach. It combines methods and content from various disciplines, preparing students to tackle contemporary societal challenges. The curriculum encourages innovative problem-solving through interdisciplinary projects, ensuring graduates can effectively communicate and apply their knowledge across different fields.
Students will delve into the connections between various disciplines and learn to develop practical solutions to real-world problems. They will explore themes around digital transformation, creative methodologies, and interdisciplinary research.
The Master's program is split into two main phases: coursework and a final thesis project, allowing for immense flexibility and personalization according to students' interests.
Graduates will possess advanced skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, project management, and critical analysis, making them adept in diverse professional settings.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2025/26
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
€ 25,20 ÖH-Beitrag plus gegebenenfalls anfallende Studiengebühren im Umfang von € 363,36 bzw. € 726,72
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
'Die Angewandte' is Vienna's university for art, design, and architecture, known for small studio-based classes and an entrance-portfolio admission model.
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