Vienna University of Economics and Business
Location:
Vienna,
Austria
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Open to COMM (UBCV) only
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (WU Fall Semester): Late September to Early February* (see note below)
- UBC Term 2 (WU Summer Semester): End of February to Mid July
*WU offers a large number of courses which end in mid-December for students who wish to attend Term 1 only and return to UBC in time for Term 2. Students selecting this option may need to be more flexible with their course selection.
Areas of study available:
- Commerce (UBCV)
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Minimum: N/A
- Maximum: 36 ECTS (plus one Business German language course)
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
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Additional note for language of instruction
- Wide range of courses offered in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Students with at least a B2 level in German can take a wide variety of German-taught courses (to self-assess, please use the Common European Framework of Reference)
- Optional but recommended orientation program (Orientation and Cultural Program, pre-semester German language course) starts three weeks prior to the beginning of each semester
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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