The Master’s program in Urban Tourism & Visitor Economy Management at FHWien der WKW prepares students to become experts in sustainable urban tourism management. It combines theory and practice to help students develop skills for balancing the needs of visitors, residents, and the economy. With a focus on sustainability, this program trains future leaders who can create innovative and resilient tourism solutions for urban settings.
Students will study topics related to sustainable tourism, urban management, and visitor economy strategies. The program emphasizes the development of sustainable solutions for urban tourism environments and how to manage relationships among stakeholders in these contexts.
The program is structured part-time with 50% of the course delivered on-campus and 50% through e-learning. Students will engage in five three-day attendance blocks per semester, combined with one week-long attendance at the end of each semester.
Graduates gain competencies in sustainable tourism management, project management, and relationship building with various stakeholders. They become equipped to understand the complexities of urban tourism and develop effective strategies for the industry.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2021/22
€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.
FHWien der WKW, backed by the Vienna Economic Chamber, focuses on management, communication, and digital economy programs with mandatory industry internships.
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