University of Applied Arts Vienna·Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts (MA)
The Master’s program in Cross-Disciplinary Strategies equips students to tackle societal challenges through a collaborative and interdisciplinary lens. This program combines practices from art, science, and social theory to develop innovative approaches to complex problems. Students will work on real-world projects that emphasize cooperation between different fields of expertise.
Students study interactions between artistic practice and various disciplines, including science and social studies. They develop cross-disciplinary methodologies that apply artistic insights in addressing pressing global issues.
The program is structured across four semesters, including collaborative, project-oriented learning modules alongside individual research culminating in a Master’s thesis.
Graduates are trained to connect theory and practice across disciplines and lead innovative projects, utilizing their skills in communication, teamwork, and project management to engage with societal challenges.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2021/22
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.
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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