For doctoral programmes that are entirely held in German, proof of German knowledge on level C1 is required (see list). When submitting the application, German language proof at least on level A2 has to be uploaded. If it is missing, the application will be rejected.

The required supplementary examination German (Ergänzungsprüfung Deutsch) has to be passed without exception at the VWU. You have to register for courses and exams at VWU during the registration period (https://vorstudienlehrgang.at/en/vienna/course-registration/ ) and show the confirmation of your course registration to the officials at the admittance office of the University of Vienna. After checking your identity card and your diplomas and transcripts you will be enrolled as non-degree programme student at the University.

For enrolment in a degree programme, you need a proof of language according to the following list. Please note that certificates of other institutions are not accepted.

If you have not uploaded any proof of German language knowledge but it is required during the application process by the University of Vienna, the only way to get a language certificate, is at the VWU (Vorstudienlehrgang of the Viennese Universities). During this time you will be be enrolled as non-degree programme student at the University.

Please note that for registering at the VWU you need already a proof of German knowledge on level A2! If the German language proof is required but has not been uploaded, you will be contacted via e-mail and get the possibility to catch up on this within 4 weeks.

a) If you are in possession of a German certificate (at least on level A2) upload it within 4 weeks in u:space

b) If you have no proof of German knowledge the application will be rejected (and may be resubmitted at a later time)