Language Proficiency, Concurrent Enrollment & Attendance of Individual Courses

Language skills

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:
 

German B2
Valid without expiration:
  • German as a subject in the A-level certificate
  • Graduation certificate of a German-speaking school
  • Completion of an at least three year long study programme at a post-secondary educational institution with German as the classroom language
  • Supplementary examination in German B2 as part of the university preparation programme at an Austrian university
Not valid for more than 3 years:
  • Österreichisches Sprachdiplom - ÖSD certificate B2
  • Goethe Institute - Goethe certificate B2
  • Language Centre of the University of Vienna - Level B2
  • Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang - DSH 2
  • Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz - DSD II, B2
  • Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF) - Level 3 in all parts
  • Österreichischer Integrationsfond (ÖIF) - B2-ÖIF-Test
  • telc - telc German B2
English B2
Valid without expiration:
  • Graduation certificate with successfully completed school leaving examination in the subject English resp. annual school certificates from high school with English as a school subject
  • "IB Diploma" according to the regulations of the "International Baccalaureate Organization" with the subject English
  • Supplementary examination certificate of successfully passing the English exam at a university preparation programme at an Austrian university
  • University entrance exam from an Austrian university in the subject English
  • Graduation certificate or transcript/diploma supplement of a bachelor or master programme of a recognized post-secondary educational institution with English as the classroom language
  • Transcript/diploma supplement of a recognized post-secondary educational institution with proof of successfully passing language specific courses with a minimum of 6 ECTS or 150 hours, with the language level of the courses being a minimum of English B2
Not valid for more than 3 years:
  • TOEFL - minimum of 87 points
  • IELTS Academic - Overall Band Score: 6,5 points
  • Cambridge English First Certificate (FCE) - results Level B2
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - results Level B2
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Language skill attestation from a university language centre at level B2
German C1 (Art Education in combination with the University of Vienna)
Valid without expiration:
  • Graduation certificate of a German-speaking school (with German being the classroom language) or an Austrian or German school abroad
  • Completion of an at least three year long study programme at a post-secondary educational institution with German as the classroom language
  • Supplementary examination in German as part of the university preparation programme at an Austrian university
  • Mother tongue German
Not valid for more than 3 years:
  • Österreichisches Sprachdiplom – ÖSD certificate C1, up to now: C1 sixth form German
  • Goethe Institute – Goethe certificate C1
  • telc Deutsch „C1 Hochschule“
  • Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienwerber*innen DSH2
  • Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz DSD II
  • Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF), minimum Level TDN 4 in every part
  • Language Centre of the University of Vienna – course and successfully passed exam at the level C1/2
English C1
Valid without expiration:
  • Graduation certificate and transcript/diploma supplement of an at least two year long study programme that has entirely taken place in the English language at a university in one of the EU-/EEA member states, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada
  • School leaving certificate, given that the classroom language of the institution is English
  • Mother tongue English
Not valid for more than 3 years:
  • TOEFL - minimum 110 points
  • IELTS Academic - Overall Band Score: 8 (minimum 7,5 for each part)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Grade A
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Grade C or higher

Attending individual courses

Besides attending a degree programme there are also different options for attending individual courses at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.

Co-registration

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.


Non-degree programme

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.

As part of a cooperation agreement with the Central European University Vienna (CEU) students of the CEU have the possibility to participate in an exchange semester. They will be registered as non-degree students at the Angewandte and can attend a maximum of two courses across all BA, MA, and diploma programmes. Students of the CEU are exempt from tuition fees. Please note that courses regarding artistic practice are only open to regular Angewandte students. Also, be aware that the academic year at the Angewandte is subdivided into a summer semester (March-September) and a winter semester (October-February), a registration period for each. For information on registration see https://www.dieangewandte.at/ceu_en.

 

Eligibility
  • 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


MORE - Initiative for refugees

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:

  • Asylum-Seekers with a residence entitlement card acc. to Art. 51 Asylum Act
  • Recognised refugees
  • Persons who have been granted subsidiary protection acc. to Art. 52 Asylum Act
  • Persons who have been granted temporary leave to remain acc. to Art. 46a Aliens Police Act

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