The Bachelor program in Social, Public, and Nonprofit Management is designed for individuals pursuing a career in the social services and health sector. It emphasizes business qualifications while also covering legal fundamentals for management, sustainability, digitalization, and ethics. Students develop a deep understanding of the needs of diverse target groups in public and social services. The program also enhances personal and social skills, preparing graduates for various roles in nonprofit organizations.
The curriculum covers essential topics in business management, focusing particularly on the unique operational contexts of social and nonprofit organizations. Students learn about sustainability, management ethics, and other vital topics relevant to the field.
The program is organized over six semesters, culminating in a bachelor thesis. Practical experiences through internships are integrated into the curriculum to provide hands-on knowledge. Classes are typically conducted on weekday evenings and Saturdays, accommodating working professionals.
Graduates gain competencies in project management, personnel management, controlling, and public relations tailored for nonprofit sectors. They become experts in navigating the challenges faced by social organizations.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2026/27
€363 / semester
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.
ÖH-Beitrag: € 25,20, Studiengebühren: € 363,36 / Semester
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.
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