As a research-intensive public university with a keen awareness of its obligations to society, WU prepares its students to take on responsibility in business and society. At WU, young people learn the business and economics skills they need to contribute productively to facing today’s and tomorrow’s economic, social, legal, and ecological challenges using future-oriented expertise and responsible business behavior.
WU sees itself as an international university, as an important hub for global exchange, and as a place where students and teachers work together. Open-mindedness and diversity were already among the university’s key values at WU’s founding in 1898. WU is committed to the principles of fairness and equal opportunities, scientific integrity, academic freedom, and especially plurality in topics and methodology.
WU is a responsible university. This means that WU not only accepts responsibility for the quality of its performance in research, teaching, and third mission activities, but also that it acts in a socially responsible manner in all that it does.
One of the goals WU has set itself is to achieve and maintain a place among the world’s leading institutions of higher education. WU is working to strengthen its global profile by offering a range of English-taught master’s programs and also by emphasizing internationalization in its research activities.
WU’s triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA – the three foremost international accreditations for business and economics universities – is a testimonial of WU’s high quality standards. Fewer than 1% of universities worldwide can claim triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. WU is one of only two universities in the German-speaking world to belong to this exclusive group of schools.
WU’s excellent international reputation is reflected in its student population: Roughly one in four students on campus has come to study at WU from abroad.
Excellent research is another main cornerstone of WU’s mission. This includes not only strengthening WU’s profile as a research university, but also participating in public discourse with society and exchanging knowledge with all relevant stakeholders. Continuous work to strengthen and stimulate research is one of WU’s key priorities for the future.
Apart from its impressive, award-winning architecture, WU’s modern campus also boasts a range of attractive dining options and publicly accessible grounds that encourage students, staff, and area residents to explore Campus WU and enjoy its unique atmosphere. Campus WU provides meeting places and open spaces and has given Vienna’s second district a whole new neighborhood.
Education and teaching encompass all of WU’s activities associated with imparting knowledge to students, helping them develop skills independently, and encouraging lifelong learning. WU is aware that its teaching, and as a result its graduates, many of whom are the managers of the future and will be shaping society for years to come, has an important impact on society.
Effective as of January 1, 2017, the University Board approved the following amendments to the Organizational Structure Plan (published in the WU Bulletin on December 17, 2003, issue 9, no. 60, last amended as published in the WU Bulletin on October 28, 2015, issue 5, no. 27), on December 19, 2016, after presentation by the Rector’s Council and acknowledgment by the Senate in accordance with § 21 (1) line 1 of the 2002 Universities Act (Universitätsgesetz).
The realization of a new WU campus represents an important step in the university’s development, and a further milestone toward reaching its goal of further improving its top position among European business schools.
The central building, the Library & Learning Center, is surrounded by five building complexes designed by internationally renowned architects. 35,000m2 of the campus area is built up, the remaining 55,000 m2 are publicly accessible grounds.
In addition to traditional academic infrastructure facilities like classrooms, libraries, and offices, the campus also offers a number of facilities that are open to the public: restaurants, cafes, a bakery, a supermarket, bookstores, a childcare center, and an athletic center. Especially during the summer and semester breaks, many spaces on campus are available for rent as event venues.
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A must visit sight if your in Vienna. A modern work of 7 world renowned architects at one place. I graduated with my masters in 2016 from here and it was indeed a privilege studying at this university. The administration and facilities are beyond that of private universities. The quality of education and knowledge of professors is at par excellence and generally the students are quite broad minded. Campus is further equipped with Cafeterias and a Supermarket.
By Kushal Agrawal (Aug, 2017) |
Interesting urban university campus where each building is different, incorporating a different motif. Very modern, with little interest in the neoclassical Belle Époque past. Impressive library with an undecorated atrium reminiscent of the Guggenheim Museum and the Ford Foundation in NYC. Faculty is cosmopolitan and cordial, very attentive and respectful of other's accomplishments; with a jovial sense of humor. They like wine and are proud of Vienna.
By Ednaldo Silva (Jul, 2017) |
University of Economics has a great new campus built among others by Zaha Hadid. You can find here either cafés or good restaurants where you can meet friends or should you need to study or find a book, there's an absolutely stunning modern library which makes you want to study! Apart from that you can go to gym or just play some sports outdoors.
By Tomas Tichomirov (Jul, 2017) |
I did my university exchange there and its really a beautiful school with modern design! Inside the library building you will be amazed by the spaceship like design! I missed it so much and i would love to go back again!
By Venus Cheung (Jul, 2017) |
I love th whole WU campus - its architecture, people and atmosphere - a great intellectual and urban space of the 21st century
By Jan A. Poczynek (Oct, 2016) |
Decent campus, looks nice, but sometimes pieces like ceilings or lights from the library fall apart, making it a bit dangerous.
It's nice that they offer a diversity of programs taught 100% in English.
Professors are definitely not good for teaching. They might do good research, but this doesn't qualify them as good teachers. Also, for the masters, the system with 4hour long classes is truly idiotic. Who on earth believes that a student can focus for 4 hours in a row on the same topic / lecture?
By Constantin Șerban-Rădoi (Jul, 2016) |
Actually a very good uni. Some problems with capacity restrictions in their undergrad, learning environment is serious, survival of the fittest. Therefore, highly valuable education and good positioning in the austrian and german job market.
By Patrick Kuester (Jul, 2015) |
Acceptable university. If you want to study with almost no contact to lectors or instructors then the WU is perfect for you. However, you won't learn a lot here but will have a great time with colleagues! The new campus is quite nice but also dangerous. There are often parts falling off the ceiling. You will realize it when they close down parts of the university. The capacity issue is still present even with the new campus. Don't wonder when you see that 80% fail an exam. Avoid the cafeteria, expensive and small portions, not suitable for student.
By Wilfried Hsieh (Jul, 2015) |
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Beautiful university campus. However, very unpersonal and no collective spirit among university fellows. And the supervision of academic theses is a joke. How could it be different with a student-to-professor ratio of 222.. If you are hesitating to come here, don't bother. The university follows the bottleneck principle where only 20% of students who start succeed. NO Support is given from the higher bodies.
By Prinz von Kirchberg (Feb, 2018) |