WU Vienna University of Economics and Business·Business and Economics
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics offers a multidisciplinary education with a strong emphasis on analytical skills. It combines business and economics studies with social sciences and legal perspectives, preparing students to tackle complex societal and economic challenges in a globalized world. Graduates of the program will find diverse employment opportunities in the private sector, public institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Students study business administration and economics from an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating knowledge from social sciences and quantitative methods. The curriculum includes analytical techniques for problem-solving in economic contexts.
The program is organized into a foundational phase followed by a main study phase with compulsory courses and electives. Students also complete a Bachelor's thesis as part of their studies.
Graduates develop key competencies in communication, critical thinking, and quantitative analysis, preparing them for a diverse range of professional roles. They are equipped for further studies as well as entering the workforce with a solid understanding of economic principles.
Periods can differ for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Always confirm on the official site before applying.
Winter 2026/27
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.
WU is one of Europe's largest business universities, triple-accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), with a striking modern campus and a strong portfolio of English-taught business and economics programs.
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