Degree programmes
Degree programmes follow a curriculum ("study plan"). After successful completion you receive an academic degree. Information regarding the due date and amount of tuition fee can be found under Financial Issues.
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Artistic disciplines complemented by a large number of scientific subjects - the range of study programmes offered at the Angewandte is manifold. This contributes to the special, international atmosphere at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
Take your time browsing our study programmes. Here you will find information about admission requirements, types of studies and teaching languages. We recommend taking a look at the relevant curriculum as well.
Degree programmes follow a curriculum ("study plan"). After successful completion you receive an academic degree. Information regarding the due date and amount of tuition fee can be found under Financial Issues.
Admission to a diploma programme requires proof of artistic aptitude which will be assessed as part of the entrance exam. Entrance exams usually take place at the beginning of each year (with a few exceptions) (see Application/Entrance exam).
After successfully passing the entrance exam, admission takes place during the respective admission period (see Admission) by submitting the necessary documents (see requirements below).
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Academic degree
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DEPARTMENT
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CONSERVATION AND RESTORATIONMag.art.
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DE / 300 / 10 Completed compulsory education |
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DESIGNMag.art.
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APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY AND TIME-BASED MEDIA / COMMUNICATION DESIGN / DESIGN AND NARRATIVE MEDIA / FASHION DE / 240 / 8 Completed compulsory education |
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FINE ARTSMag.art.
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PHOTOGRAPHY / DRAWING AND PRINTMAKING / PAINTING / PAINTING AND ANIMATED FILM / SITE-SPECIFIC ART / SCULPTURE AND SPACE DE / 240 / 8 Completed compulsory education |
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INVESTIGATIONSMag.des.ind.
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DESIGN INVESTIGATIONS / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DE / 300 / 10 Austrian Matura or equivalent secondary school leaving examination + Descriptive Geometry: proof of knowledge on Matura or A-level or the course "Introduction to Descriptive Geometry" within the first study segment |
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MEDIA ARTSMag.art.
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DIGITAL ARTS / TRANSMEDIA ARTS DE / 240 / 8 Completed compulsory education |
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STAGE DESIGNMag.art.
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DE / 240 / 8 Completed compulsory education |
Admission to a bachelor programme requires proof of artistic aptitude which will be assessed as part of the entrance exam. Entrance exams usually take place at the beginning of each year (with a few exceptions) (see Application/Entrance exam).
After successfully passing the entrance exam, admission takes place during the respective admission period (see Admission) by submitting the necessary documents (see prerequisites below).
BACHELOR PROGRAMME
Academic degree
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DEPARTMENTS
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ART EDUCATIONBEd (also as master degree) |
KKP: ART AND COMMUNICATION PRACTICES (TS "KUNST UND GESTALTUNG") / DEX: DESIGN, MATERIAL CULTURE AND EXPERIMENTAL PRACTICES (TS "TECHNIK UND DESIGN") DE / 240 / 8 Austrian Matura or equivalent secondary school leaving examination + German B2, in combination with the University of Vienna German C1 |
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CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STRATEGIESBA (also as master degree) |
EN / 240 / 8 Austrian Matura or equivalent secondary school leaving examination |
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LANGUAGE ARTS (CREATIVE WRITING)BA (also as master degree) |
DE / 180 / 6 Completed compulsory education |
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TRANSARTS - TRANSDISCIPLINARY ARTSBA (also as master degree) |
DE / 180 / 6 Completed compulsory education |
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TRANSFORMATION STUDIES. ART X SCIENCEBA |
EN / 180 / 6 Austrian Matura or equivalent secondary school leaving examination + English B2 |
Admission to a master programme requires proof of artistic aptitude which will be assessed as part of the entrance exam. Entrance exams usually take place at the beginning of each year (with a few exceptions) (see Application/Entrance exam).
After successfully passing the entrance exam, admission takes place during the respective admission period (see Admission) by submitting the necessary documents (see prerequisites below).
MASTER PROGRAMME
Academic degree
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DEPARTMENTS
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ARCHITECTUREMArch.
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO 1 / ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO 2 / ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO 3 M / EN / 180 / 6 Completed bachelor or diploma degree in architecture + English B2 |
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ART EDUCATIONMEd (also as bachelor degree) |
KKP: ART AND COMMUNICATION PRACTICES (TS "KUNST UND GESTALTUNG") / DEX: DESIGN, MATERIAL CULTURE AND EXPERIMENTAL PRACTICES (TS "TECHNIK UND DESIGN") M / DE / 90 (+30) / 3 (+1) Completed bachelor degree in the respective teaching subject(s) + German B2, in combination with the University of Vienna C1 |
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ART & SCIENCEMA
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M / EN / 120 / 4 Completed bachelor or diploma degree in the subjects fine arts, media arts, design, architecture, engineering, humanities, natural, cultural or social sciences |
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CROSS-DISCIPLINARY STRATEGIESMA
(also as bachelor degree) |
M / EN / 120 / 4 Completed artistic or scientific degree + English B2 |
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CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENTMA
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JM / EN / 90 / 3 Bachelor and master degree or diploma degree in conservation and restoration + English B2 |
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EXPANDED MUSEUM STUDIESMA
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M / DE, EN / 120 / 4 Completed artistic or scientific bachelor or diploma degree in a related field + English B2 |
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EXPERIMENTAL GAME CULTURESMA
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M / DE, EN / 120 / 4 Completed bachelor or diploma degree + English B2 |
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LANGUAGE ARTS (CREATIVE WRITING)MA (also as bachelor degree) |
M / DE / 120 / 4 Completed bachelor or equivalent degree in a related field
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SOCIAL DESIGN - ARTS AS URBAN INNOVATIONMA
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M / DE, EN / 120 / 4 Completed bachelor or equivalent degree in a related field
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STUDIES IN CULTURE AND ARTMA
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M / DE / 120 / 4 Completed artistic or scientific bachelor degree in a related field |
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TRANSARTS - TRANSDISCIPLINARY ARTSMA (also as bachelor degree)
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DE / 120 / 4 Completed degree encompassing at least 180 ECTS in a related field or completed artistic master degree of at least 120 ECTS |
For admission to a scientific doctoral programme a possible supervisor as well as a topic for the dissertation has to be suggested beforehand. An overview of the subjects at the Angewandte as well as the corresponding professors and contacts can be found under INSTITUTES at dieangewandte.at. Applications for admission to a scientific doctoral programme have to be submitted online at least 14 days before the end of the admission period (see Admission).
Admission to an artistic research PhD programme requires the successful completion of the selection process (see Application/Entrance exam). More information can be found at Zentrum Fokus Forschung.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES
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LANGUAGE / SEMESTER
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NATURAL SCIENCESDr.rer.nat.
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DE / 6 Completed master or diploma or equivalent degree in a related field |
PHILOSOPHYDr.phil.
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DE / 6 Completed master or diploma or equivalent degree in a related field |
TECHNICAL SCIENCESDr.techn.
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DE / 6 Completed master or diploma or equivalent degree in a related field |
ARTISTIC RESEARCH PHD PROGRAMMEPhD
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EN / 6 Completed master or diploma or equivalent degree in a related field |
TRANSFORMATION STUDIES. ART X SCIENCEPhD
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EN / 6 Completed master or diploma or equivalent degree in a related field + English B2 |
Knowledge of German or English is not an admission prerequisite for every study programme at the Angewandte. However, improving comprehension and communication skills in the respective course language is expected over the course of studies.
German courses are available here:
>> HUFAK German course
>> University of Vienna
>> University preparation programmes
If proof of certain language skills is a prerequisite for admission to a study programme the following attestations will be
accepted:
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Admission to a postgraduate programme requires the assessment of aptitude by the respective head of the programme. Information about conditions of admission and programme fees are provided by each respective programme department.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME- Academic degree
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LANGUAGE / ECTS / SEMESTER
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ART & ECONOMY- MA (CE)
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DE / 120 / 4 Completed diploma degree |
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ECM - EDUCATING/CURATING/MAKING- MA (CE)
- Academic Curator |
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DE / 120 / 4 Completed diploma degree (or for the Academic Curator: several years of working experience in a related field) |
VIENNA MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED HUMAN RIGHTS- MA
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EN / 120 / 4 Completed bachelor degree of 180 ECTS or diploma degree or at least 5 years of working experience in a related field |
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Besides attending a degree programme there are also different options for attending individual courses at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
Degree programme students at Austrian universities can attend additional lectures at the Angewandte and have them recognised according to the regulations of their primary university. However, lectures in artistic subjects are generally excluded.
Co-registration is only possible after continuation of your main degree at your primary university. Admission as a co-registered student is only valid for one semester and must be renewed each subsequent semester. Co-registration is free of charge.
For students of Fachhochschulen, Pädagogischen Hochschulen or Privatuniversitäten co-registration is not possible.
In the framework of a non-degree programme it is possible to attend individual courses and take exams. However, lectures in artistic subjects are generally excluded. It is not possible to receive an academic degree from attending a non-degree programme. Information about tuition fees for non-degree students can be found under Financial Issues. Reimbursement of already transferred tuition fees is not possible.
As part of a cooperation with the MUK students of both universities are allowed to attend courses of the respective other university given that spaces are available. They are generally exempt from tuition fees.
Everyone who is registered as a full-time BA/undergraduate student at the CEU and has completed at least one year of their studies is eligible to participate in the exchange
German language skills are not a requirement since many courses are offered in English
As part of the MORE initiative of the Austrian University Conference (UNIKO) the Angewandte offers the opportunity for refugees to attend individual courses and take exams. However, lectures in artistic subjects are generally excluded.
MORE-students are exempt from tuition fees if they can prove that they can secure a place in at least one course and are able to participate actively due to their prior knowledge. A confirmation of the respective lecturer is necessary.
Eligible to participate are:
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