Master's programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences

General Information

(c) University of Vienna

Students can enrol on a master’s programme after completing a bachelor’s or diploma programme in the same subject. The academically oriented master’s programmes last four semesters. Graduates are awarded the degree “Master of …” (M plus additive according to the curriculum, e.g. MA or MSc). The master’s programmes comprise 120 ECTS credits and are structured according to the Bologna framework.

Information Events

Are you interested in studying at the Faculty of Social Sciences? At the following events you can find out more about the different fields of study and talk to students of the Faculty: 

Before being admitted to a degree programme...

… the colleagues from Teaching Affairs and Student Services are available to you as a prospective student. As the first point of contact, you will receive all general information about studying at the University of Vienna as well as an overview of all degree programmes and information about the admission procedure. 

Teaching Affairs and Student Services also provide an overview of all relevant dates, deadlines and holidays on the following website.

After being admitted to a degree programme…

… you are a student at the University of Vienna and the Faculty of Social Sciences. As a student of social sciences, our teachers and colleagues from the faculty administration are the primary points of contact to provide advice and support.

In order to continue your studies, you have to pay the tuition fees/Students' Union fee every semester within the payment period or period of grace. As soon as the University has received your payment, you are re-enrolled in your degree programme for the next semester.

Accessible Studies

Information on studying with disabilities can be found on the website of the Accessible Studies Team.