# Master programme in Applied Economics

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/applied-economics-new/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission-procedure/master-programmes/

Your steps in the admission procedure depend on whether you have completed your previous degree programme at the University of Vienna or another post-secondary educational institution.

In the [study profile of the master programme in Applied Economics](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/applied-economics-master/) you can find out which previous degree programmes are eligible.

## Degree programme with selection procedure

A selection procedure is conducted for admission to this master programme.

- Graduates from the bachelor programme in Economics at the University of Vienna are exempt from this selection procedure.
- All other prospective students can only submit your application for admission to the degree programme once per year, within the application period.
- The admission letter is only valid for the winter semester you have applied for and the following summer semester.
- The allocation of available study places ensues during the selection procedure. 180 study places are available per academic year for prospective students who have completed other previous degree programmes.

### The application period for the academic year 2026/27: from 2 March to 7 April 2026.

## Degree programme instructed in English

The language of instruction in this degree programme is English. A proof of German language proficiency is not required.

## Additional requirements

### English language proficiency at level B2

To be admitted to an [English or multilingual master programme](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/) at the University of Vienna, you have to provide a proof of English language proficiency.

To apply for admission to this degree programme, you require a [proof of English language proficiency at level B2](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/english-language-proficiency/#c805007).

### English curriculum vitae (CV)

Upload your English curriculum vitae in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "CV".

### English letter of motivation

Upload your letter of motivation in u:space at "Further documents and proofs" as document type "Letter of motivation".

The document must be written in English. Answer the following questions:

- Why did you choose the master in Applied Economics at the University of Vienna?
- What are your research and specialisation interests?

If you have any questions regarding the letter of motivation, please contact [vize-spl.econ@univie.ac.at](javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('ocknvq,xkbg/urn0geqpBwpkxkg0ce0cv');).

### GMAT/GRE General Test®

It is mandatory that you provide your results of the [Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)](https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam) or the [Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test](https://www.ets.org/gre) in your application for admission. Please list the University of Vienna as recipient of the GRE, code: 1054. A minimum score or validity period of the test result are not specified.

GMAT Focus, GMAT "classic" and GRE are standardised tests consisting of multiple parts to measure the academic abilities of prospective students. You can find information about the test and examination dates on the [website of the OeAD](https://testing.oead.at/de/).

## Application and admission procedure

[### Degree from the University of Vienna](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/applied-economics-new/admission-ma-informatics-intern/)

[### Degree from another university](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/av-master-external/)