Modul Private University Vienna

Modul University Vienna is an international private university in Austria offering study programs in English to an international student body. All programs are accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria). The university campus is located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill with a spectacular view of the capital of Austria. The Modul brand stands for more than 100 years of excellence in higher education, tolerance and diversity.

Founded in 1908, Tourism College MODUL is the vocational training school with the longest tradition in tourism and hospitality education worldwide.

Modul University Vienna (MU) is an internationally-oriented organization for research and education on tourism, sustainable development, new media technology, and public governance. It was established by the Vienna Economic Chamber of Commerce and approved by the Austrian Accreditation Council in 2007. MU combines a strong academic foundation with a commitment to sustainability and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success. It aims to foster independent and original research and bring the benefits of innovation to the research community and the general public. It also supports and adheres to the principles of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. MU builds upon an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises and public institutions. Its faculty comprises renowned Austrian and international scholars who have a strong commitment to develop this young organization into a leading research platform in its fields.

Sustainability and environmental protection are key principles of Modul University Vienna and it acknowledges and embraces the urgent need for development strategies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the welfare of future generations. Sustainability represents an integral part of the curriculum and research agenda and is also reflected in the daily work flow. The university operates in a manner that minimizes environmental risks and adverse effects on the environment. This includes meeting or exceeding environmental legislation and standards, using energy efficiently, conserving water, preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and using recycled materials whenever possible. MU carefully selects its suppliers and contractors, ensuring that they show a similar commitment to social and environmental principles. Ongoing communication and training builds awareness of these principles among students, faculty, contractors and partners.

Modul University Vienna is Europe’s leading research platform for the tourism industry and for public sector institutions and is the first contact partner when seeking scientifically-based solutions in these fields. It represents a brain pool for the structural development of municipalities, regions, and federal states and possesses an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises and public institutions. Furthermore, the international university is an attractive partner for international research projects.

Modul University Vienna is an international university for business and economics, with a strong research focus on international management, service-related industries, tourism, sustainability, data science, and the design of information systems. The University combines a strong academic foundation with steadfast commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success. It aims to foster independent and original research and in turn, bring the benefits of innovation to the research community and the public.

In pursuit of its mission, the University responds creatively to local, national, and global changes. It initiates and supports internationalization, lifelong learning, equality, and social justice. The University applies rigorous standards of scholarship and promotes the principles of freedom of scientific thought and teaching, as well as equal opportunity. The University commits itself to continuous quality improvement and extension of its educational programs.