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University of Vienna
Contact: +43 1 427 71 82 03
Universität Wien (UNIVIE)
Universität Wien, Dr. Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, 1010 Wien, Austria, Vienna
4.11 / 5 based on 252 reviews.
Description:
The University of Vienna is the oldest and largest institution of higher education and research in Austria. It is a complex and diverse organisation that manifests all of the advantages, opportunities and difficulties of a large and venerable university. Located in the heart of the Austrian capital, the University of Vienna is an organic part of a great and impressive tradition upon which it continues to build.
83% of students recommend
252 reviews
252 Overall reviews of Universität Wien
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by mainr, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
Any doubts I had about being there (I was very scared and doubting in the beginning) were a waste of time, and every moment during that year was worth its weight in gold. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Definitely stay two semesters if possible. The reason is that, if you're like me, the first will be very much getting used to things- if I had left after that semester I'd have missed out on the best part, and seeing the city go through seasons and weather changes- it's the best way- especially in Vienna- Viennese are conservative and rather cold the weather can get very gray and cold. You need to stay to get the jewel under that exterior. FINAL COMMENTS
Read, write, and speak German as much as possible before going. I find that speaking the language gave me a much richer experience- certain things cannot be translated into English. Take a lot of candids of people- not just the Eiffel Tower or some scenery stuff. Go to Berlin if you get the chance- it's under-rated, and it's amazing. Hang out with some Australians. Watch "Kommisar Rex" and "Wetten Das", try not to watch too much "Peep" with your fellow students in the TV room. Go out and drink wine. Learn a few words in Bulgarian (or the random language of your choice). Tell the manly Austrian "heimleiter" you find him attractive EARLIER than a month before you have to leave. Dance a lot. Eat at "Der Mann, der verwoehnt"- but not too much:) Don't take it out on the university workers when you can't find a vending machine near the Hauptuni library. Just keep your mouth shut and get a snickers across the street at the convenient store. Watch soccer. Bring nostalgic things from home and talk about it when you get home sick, but remember you'll will be home sick for this place before you know it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by nellihankonen, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
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I should have stayed longer! :) In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Vienna University is nice, but unfortunately the international student community is quite quiet there.. But everybody finds friends there. take a language course at the beginning of the semester and you'll find nice people! FINAL COMMENTS
Vienna is a great place, I would go back there any time! Just try to make the best out of it, meet many people, travel to the great cities close to Vienna, enjoy the arts and environment of Vienna...! You'll love it! :) ps. Taking a language course before/at the beginning of the term may help you make some friends there! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Meghan, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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The academic system was totally different from anything I had ever experienced. I wish I had been better prepared for the change. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Vienna is GREAT, the University is a bureaucratic nightmare! FINAL COMMENTS
Realize before you go that nothing having to do with Uni is centrally located. Be prepared to trek all over town during the first few days getting everything organized! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Emilia, HEC Montreal, Montreal, Canada
International Business, University Agreement
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If I knew, I would buy a Euro Pass for travelling. It is worth it! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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WU-Wien is a great university, specialized in International Trade. It was an Export-Akademie before. FINAL COMMENTS
Take time to travel around because Vienna is greatly located : Prag, Budapest, Venice, Milan, Munich, Krakow, etc. And, of course, visit EVERYTHING in Vienne. It's a beautiful city!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eva, Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Pecs, Hungary
Law, International, ÖAD Stipendium
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nothing In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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It is huge, you can easily be lost if you don´t pay attention in the very beginning. FINAL COMMENTS
try to make friends at lessons - it can be very helpful with studies, exams, etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by beckster, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Be prepared for a reality chech when you come back. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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I had a fab time, but it has to be said, the Viennese are not always the friendliest people (at least not to the English) FINAL COMMENTS
For flights from the UK, Buzzaway do v good deals. Vienna's a fantastic place, especially in the summer... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jesús, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
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I wish I had known that Law Faculty was beside Economics Faculty, I would have studied more law courses (because I´m studying Law and Economics). Apart from that I was well-informed thanks to the university web and previous contacts with local students. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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For housing, I would suggest to apply in ÖAD, the student housing service, they will deal with the residence which best fits for you. And talk to the Erasmus Association, they organise travels, parties and other events. FINAL COMMENTS
If you live in Vienna you will be close to surprising cities in East Europe, like Prague (magic place not to be missed), Bratislava, Budapest (one of the most beautiful cities I´ve ever been). Vienna´s town council organises lots of cultural events, concerts, street markets... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alessandro, Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
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I would have known german better In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Very practical, tough to study in German, please attend private intensive language programms when you are there (it costs money...I know) FINAL COMMENTS
Go east!! From Vienna, Bratislava it's an half hour trip, Prague and Budapest 6, Brno is 3 hours. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nathalie, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
Law, International, Erasmus
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I would have liked to stay longer In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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It is a beautiful city, and the university has a wide array of choices where subjects are concerned FINAL COMMENTS
Make sure you insurance covers your stay in Austria. Also keep in mind that you will be spending a lot more money there. Living with an Austrian student(s) seems to have been more fun as the student housing is often crouded and noisy. I found my room via the internet! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by qsdf, Università Ca´ Foscari di Venezia, Venice, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
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The exams I could do with certain conversion at my home university In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Always study before and after the classes and You will experience no problems. Do not prepare exams one week before them! FINAL COMMENTS
I would do it again This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Matusik, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow, Poland
Banking, Erasmus
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I had known before I came here how the life in Vienna (generally) looks like (internet). In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I am happy in Vienna, and I would strongly recommend to everyone to go here and visit this university in such a beautiful city. FINAL COMMENTS
It would be advisable to buy a semester ticket.It enables to travel as much as we want, where we only wish and it is cheaper in comparison with a week ticket. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by karamel2b, Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
Performing Arts, Erasmus
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Lectures would be in local language. Was informed wrongly that they would be in english In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Great experience FINAL COMMENTS
Don't forget your map although if you do you always end up where you started so you'll be alright. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Paul, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Business Studies, International exchange program
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More German, but i learnt alot In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Excellent university, everything is organised and everyone i know had the time of their life. WU provide students with every kind of assistence and are always willing to help. FINAL COMMENTS
Organise everything well and try and meet as many people as posible. Travel but dont neglect the city you are in, spend time in your city and become like a local. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ursula, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
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I should have taken more courses! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Choose it because it works really good,is well organized and courses are really interesting. FINAL COMMENTS
bring me back with you if u go!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ana, Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e Empresa, Lisbon, Portugal
Philosophy, Erasmus
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No. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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None. It is clearly underrated in the International Rankings: one of the best Universities that I have ever heard of. FINAL COMMENTS
Travel as much as you can. I went to 7 countries in a year (most of them are less than 3 hours away from Vienna). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Richard, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
Better command of the German language. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Wonderful institution to study at, great professors, staff and facilities. FINAL COMMENTS
Work hard to put together a class schedule that allows for travel. Meet the other exchange students as soon as possible and as often as you can. Interact with the local population, eating the same foods and going to museums and other attractions This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Meredith, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
History, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
Not really. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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It is a fun place to spend a year but the academics are not really a top priority and the library is not the easiest to use. FINAL COMMENTS
Travel as much as possible, meet Austrians and become friends with them. Otherwise it is easy to only speak English and miss a lot. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Maja, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Political Science, Independent
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uni wien is not brilliantly organized... In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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niversity of Vienna is Austria's best university! The main building is absolutely adorable (check out the library- it is breath-taking!) but it lacks space for hundreds of students... FINAL COMMENTS
It was a very valuable experience. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ana, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Philosophy, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I have been to Vienna many times before my student exchange, so I was familiar with the city, and mostly I had no surprises. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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I loved the selection of courses and kindness of the staff and the students. FINAL COMMENTS
Just be open-minded and enjoy it! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Leyi, Zhejiang University, Hengzhou, China
Financial Management, Independent
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I wish I had known...
The whole picture of the University and the city. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The administration could be more efficient. FINAL COMMENTS
Try to find the truth by yourself, but also not forget "teamwork"! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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