University of Vienna
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Austrian excellence. International Impact.
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- [## Studies
Choose from a range of degree programmes covering over 180 subject areas. In the heart of one of the most liveable cities in the world.](https://www.univie.ac.at/en/studies) - [## Research
Excellent research with international visibility in an inspiring academic environment.](https://www.univie.ac.at/en/research) - [## Career
Various career opportunities in academic research, teaching and administration at the largest university in Austria.](https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/) - [## Innovation
From research to practice – innovation of social relevance and from a global perspective.](https://transfer.univie.ac.at/en/)
The University of Vienna is known for excellent research, a wide variety of degree programmes and an international academic environment. With around one third of its students coming from abroad and partnerships with over 400 universities worldwide, the University of Vienna is a hub for academic research and cultural exchange.
Whether through a bachelor's programme, master's programme, teacher education programme, continuing education or a career in research – we offer space for personal, professional and academic development. In the heart of one of the most liveable cities in the world, tradition and innovation are fused with each other at a place of learning, teaching, thinking and shaping.
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- [### Women* in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to draw attention to the gender gap in STEM subjects.](https://gleichstellung.univie.ac.at/en/equality/women-in-science) - [### Where is democracy heading?
Democracy and human rights are closely linked – yet often in tension. Experts from the University of Vienna explore this complex relationship.](https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/en/democracy-humanrights?mtm_campaign=menschenrechte&mtm_kwd=startseiteEN) - [### Now launching: ViCAS
The Vienna Center for Advanced Studies (ViCAS) is a new interdisciplinary centre dedicated to advancing innovative research.
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[Gesundheit für alle? Primärversorgung und Pflege
Montag, 23. März 2026
16:00
18:00
Antrittsvorlesung, Public Lecture](https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht?tx_univieevents_pi1%5Baction%5D=show&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Event&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bid%5D=23515&cHash=4ad92a8e623324babb56cbbdce56a748 "Gesundheit für alle? Primärversorgung und Pflege")
[From Athens to Constantinople VI: Late Antique and Byzantine Literature in Context
Montag, 23. März 2026
17:00
19:00
Workshop](https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht?tx_univieevents_pi1%5Baction%5D=show&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Event&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bid%5D=23671&cHash=d7424584b1a2f9a7d2508615e722a116 "From Athens to Constantinople VI: Late Antique and Byzantine Literature in Context")
[From Athens to Constantinople VI: Late Antique and Byzantine Literature in Context
Dienstag, 24. März 2026
09:30
17:30
Workshop](https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht?tx_univieevents_pi1%5Baction%5D=show&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Event&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bid%5D=23672&cHash=9d74f8db3e4b1baa68a5f101d24e9c92 "From Athens to Constantinople VI: Late Antique and Byzantine Literature in Context")
[Public Lecture mit Carolina Plescia
Donnerstag, 26. März 2026
15:00
16:30
Antrittsvorlesung, Public Lecture](https://kalender.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht?tx_univieevents_pi1%5Baction%5D=show&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Event&tx_univieevents_pi1%5Bid%5D=23725&cHash=abaf40125866046d0d662c5b85e7b65e "Public Lecture mit Carolina Plescia")
Welcome to a place where the future is reimagined every day. Our teachers support students with expertise and commitment, promote critical thinking and open up new perspectives in academic studies and continuing education. Find the right learning environment and grow through mutual support, peer activities and mentoring.
Ready to shape the world? Welcome to the University of Vienna!
Ian Ehm
Innovation is our motor, curiosity our principle. We are a vibrant community that provides space for new ideas. Ranked among the top 4 per cent of all universities worldwide, the University of Vienna is located in one of Europe’s largest academic locations. For over 650 years the University of Vienna has represented education, research, innovation and knowledge transfer. Here, people from a broad spectrum of disciplines come together to carry out research at the highest level and develop solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.
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The University of Vienna in numbers (≈)
- Top
100
in THE Ranking 2026 - 85.000
Students - 11.000
Staff members - 9.400
Graduations / year
Our researchers work with passion and dedication to find solutions for tomorrow’s world. At the heart of everything we do is always the vision of developing ideas that drive society forward. And our results generate attention – in the media, in politics and in society as a whole. We place particular focus on culture, education and democracy, digitalisation as well as global health, the climate, sustainability and systems of life as well as quantum systems and materials for the future.
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Where is democracy heading?
- [### Rudolphina
The University of Vienna research magazine](https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/en/) - [### YouTube
Research videos from multiple perspectives](https://www.youtube.com/@univienna/playlists) - [### Podcasts
Talking Science with researchers](https://podcasts.univie.ac.at/)
- [Can this medieval shipwreck rewrite ancient history?
Scientific American
12.03.2026](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/byzantine-medieval-shipwreck-croatia) - [How horses whistle and sing at the same time
earth.com
23.02.2026](https://www.earth.com/news/how-horses-whistle-and-sing-at-the-same-time/) - [Polymers that crawl like worms: How materials can develop direction without being told where to go
phys.org
05.03.2026](https://phys.org/news/2026-03-polymers-worms-materials-told.html) - [Days really are dragging! Length of days on Earth is increasing at an 'unprecedented' rate – and scientists say climate change is to blame
Daily Mail
13.03.2026](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15642669/Length-days-increasing-climate-change.html)
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