The Bachelor's program in European Ethnology offers an empirical approach to cultural studies focusing on the analysis of historical and contemporary cultural phenomena in European societies. Students will develop scientific competencies to recognize, analyze, and communicate cultural phenomena in their socio-historical and economic contexts effectively. The program combines theoretical coursework with practical applications, preparing graduates for diverse careers in cultural communication, public relations, and market research.
Students in the Bachelor's program of European Ethnology study empirical cultural science, focusing on the analysis of historical and contemporary cultural phenomena in European societies. They learn to recognize and analyze cultural phenomena within their societal, historical, and economic contexts.
The program is organized over six semesters, comprising an introductory and orientation phase (STEOP), a deepening phase, a research phase, and a bachelor's thesis module, along with extension curricula totaling 60 ECTS credits.
Graduates acquire the scientific competence to analyze and communicate cultural phenomena. They develop skills in qualitative methods and cultural analysis, societal and lifestyle studies, and practical applications in various fields.
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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