Das Bachelorstudium Politikwissenschaft vermittelt ein tiefes Verständnis dafür, wie politische Institutionen und Machtanreize die Gesellschaft beeinflussen. Es behandelt die Einflüsse von staatlichem Handeln und Ideologien auf verschiedene politische Ebenen und auf das Leben der Menschen. Studierende werden befähigt, die Zusammenhänge zwischen Politik und Gesellschaft analytisch zu untersuchen und zu verstehen.
In the Bachelor program of Political Science, students explore the influence of political institutions and power incentives on societal structures. The curriculum includes a focus on contemporary challenges, such as the erosion of societal orders, political participation transformation, and the impact of digital change on politics.
The program is organized into six semesters, encompassing both compulsory and elective modules delivered through lectures, seminars, and practical exercises. Students engage in a foundational phase leading to in-depth modules and must complete a bachelor thesis as part of their graduation requirements.
Graduates develop competencies in political science and related fields, equipping them to critically analyze, solve problems, and apply their skills in various professional environments. They also cultivate social skills, teamwork capabilities, and effective presentation techniques.
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.
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