Integrated Planning Design
Admissions
How can I be admitted as an international applicant?
Am I an international applicant?
You are an international applicant if you are not an Austrian citizen, but
- from an EU country, the EEA or Switzerland, or
- from a third country.
What requirements do I have to meet?
Basically, you will have to meet the same requirements as Austrian students and you have the same chances of being admitted. But there are some special things to note.
What documents do I have to submit?
You need to supply the same documents as Austrian applicants. In addition, you are required to furnish
proof of sufficient knowledge of German (applies to non-native German speakers only). Language competency must be equivalent to Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and may be provided in the form of
- an Austrian German Diploma (ÖSD),
- a Goethe Certificate,
- a TELC Certificate, or
- another equivalent school certificate.
The letter of application and the CV must be submitted in German. Other application documents (with the exception of original documents) can be submitted in English or German.
What requirements apply to my international documents?
Special regulations apply to documents that have not been issued in Austria. Your documents must fulfil these regulations to be accepted. Different provisions may apply depending on your country of origin: see the Translation and Authentication Guidelines by country.
All authenticated and translated documents must be submitted together with the application. Please also send us copies of all certificates and documents required to verify compliance with the admission requirements in the original language.
What deadlines are there?
Deadline for meeting admission requirements:
- Applicants with educational documents issued in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland: beginning of the course at the latest
- Applicants with educational documents issued in a third country: application deadline of the chosen degree programme
The admission process and dates are the same as for Austrian applicants.
How does the admission procedure work and what happens afterwards?
It is the same as for Austrian applicants. You will need to go through an admission procedure and will subsequently be informed about the results.
It will take some time to review your international documents. You should therefore submit your documents no later than 14 days prior to the application deadline.