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Organisation of studies and teaching
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# Organisation of studies and teaching

**Source**: https://www.univie.ac.at/en/studies/students/organisation-of-studies-and-teaching
**Parent**: https://www.univie.ac.at/en/research/prizes-and-awards/erc-grants

The study organisation at the University of Vienna helps you to [plan and organise your studies](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/) in the best possible way from the very beginning. On this page, you will find all relevant information, according to the relevant degree programme.

The curriculum forms the basis in each case, providing **structure** and at the same time leaving **room for individual specialisations**. Take advantage of the wide range of courses and electives to tailor your studies to your interests and objectives.

- [### Orientation and choosing a degree programme

  The website Studying at the University of Vienna is the central point of contact if you would like to start a bachelor’s, diploma or master’s programme.](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [### Master programmes

  Here you find a list of all master programmes offered at the University of Vienna.](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/)
- [### Starting your doctoral programme

  The Center for Doctoral Studies provides comprehensive advice on all topics relating to doctoral programmes – from funding and procedures to workshops and events.](https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)

Central contact points such as the **StudiesServiceCenters (SSC)**, **StudiesServiceUnits** (**SSS**) and **Directorates of Studies (SPL)** are available to answer any study-related questions you may have. In addition, the **Studienpräses** is responsible for [certain tasks](https://studienpraeses.univie.ac.at/en/tasks/tasks-of-the-studienpraeses-in-german/).

 Whether you are starting your studies, setting your focus or graduating, the University of Vienna offers you a wide range of services and advice to provide you with the best possible support every step of the way.

In the [unit directory u:find](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz.html), you will find the appropriate service points for each degree programme.

- [## For bachelor’s, master’s and diploma programmes

  Ask the **StudiesServiceCenters (SSC)**, **StudiesServiceUnits** (**SSS**) about the organisation and course of studies. The **directorates of studies (SPL)** are the right point of contact for matters relating to study law.](#c3536)
- [## For doctoral and PhD programmes

  The **directorates of doctoral studies** and the **StudiesServiceCenters**are responsible for **questions relating to study law and organisation of studies**.](#c3548)

## Space for students

From studying and chatting to taking a break - Student Spaces at the University of Vienna offer a place to work, exchange ideas and rest tired minds.

[Alle Student Spaces](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/student-life-who-can-help-me-with/student-space/)

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#### Theology (Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic) and Religious Studies

- [Theology (Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic) and Religious Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 1)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8501)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Catholic Theology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=301)

#### Protestant Theology

- [Protestant Theology Directorate of Studies (SPL 2)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8502)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Protestant Theology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=321)

#### Law

- [Law Directorate of Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8503) [(SPL 3)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8503)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Law](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=341)

#### Faculty of Law

- [Business, Economics and Statistics Directorate of Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8504) [(SPL 4)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8504)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Business, Economics and Statistics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=371)

#### Computer Science and Business Informatics

- [Computer Science and Business Informatics Directorate of Studies (SPL 5)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8505)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Computer Science](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=781)

#### Egyptology - Jewish Studies - Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology

- [Egyptology - Jewish Studies - Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology Directorate of Studies (SPL 6)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8506)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Historical and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=401)

#### History

- [History Directorate of Studies (SPL 7)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8507)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Historical and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=401)

#### Art History - European Ethnology

- [Art History - European Ethnology Directorate of Studies (SPL 8)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8508)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Historical and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=401)

#### Antiquity Sciences

- [Antiquity Sciences Directorate of Studies (SPL 9)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8509)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Historical and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=401)

#### German Studies

- [German Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 10)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8510)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Romance Studies

- [Romance Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 11)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8511)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### English and American Studies

- [English and American Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 12)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8512)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### European and Comparative Literature and Language Studies

- [European and Comparative Literature and Language Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 13)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8513)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Near Eastern Studies - African Studies - South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies

- [Near Eastern Studies - African Studies - South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 14)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8514)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### East Asian Studies

- [East Asian Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 15)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8515)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Musicology - Linguistics

- [Musicology - Linguistics Directorate of Studies (SPL 16)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8516)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Theatre, Film and Media Studies

- [Theatre, Film and Media Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 17)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8517)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Philosophy

- [Philosophy Directorate of Studies (SPL 18)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8518)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philosophy and Education](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=461)

#### Education

- [Education Directorate of Studies (SPL 19)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8519)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philosophy and Education](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=461)

#### Psychology

- [Psychology Directorate of Studies (SPL 20)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8520)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Psychology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=479)

#### Political Science

- [Political Science Directorate of Studies (SPL 21)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8521)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Social Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=491)

#### Mass Media and Communication Science

- [Mass Media and Communication Science Directorate of Studies (SPL 22)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8522)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Social Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=491)

#### Sociology

- [Sociology Directorate of Studies (SPL 23)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8523)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Social Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=491)

#### Social and Cultural Anthropology

- [Social and Cultural Anthropology Directorate of Studies (SPL 24)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8524)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Social Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=491)

#### Mathematics

- [Mathematics Directorate of Studies (SPL 25)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8525)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Mathematics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=504)

#### Physics

- [Physics Directorate of Studies (SPL 26)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8526)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Physics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=516)

#### Chemistry

- [Chemistry Directorate of Studies (SPL 27)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8527)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Chemistry](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=502)

#### Earth Sciences - Meteorology-Geophysics - Astronomy

- [Earth Sciences - Meteorology-Geophysics - Astronomy Directorate of Studies (SPL 28)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8528)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=503)

#### Geography

- [Geography Directorate of Studies (SPL 29)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8529)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=503)

#### Biology

- [Biology Directorate of Studies (SPL 30)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8530)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Molecular Biology

- [Molecular Biology Directorate of Studies (SPL 31)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8531)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Pharmacy

- [Pharmacy Directorate of Studies (SPL 32)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8532)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Nutritional Sciences

- [Nutritional Sciences Directorate of Studies (SPL 33)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8533)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Translation Studies

- [Translation Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 34)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8534)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Translation Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=582)

#### Sport Science

- [Sport Science Directorate of Studies (SPL 35)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8535)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Sport Science](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=593)

#### Slavonic Studies

- [Slavonic Studies Directorate of Studies (SPL 48)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8548)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Teacher Education

- [Teacher Education Directorate of Studies (SPL 49)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8549)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Teacher Education](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=601)

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#### Law

- [Law Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 38)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8538)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Law](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=341)

#### Business, Economics and Statistics

- [Business, Economics and Statistics Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 39)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8539)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Business, Economics and Statistics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=371)

#### Social Sciences

- [Social Sciences Directorate of Doctoral Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8540) (SPL 40)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Social Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=491)

#### Historical and Cultural Studies

- [Historical and Cultural Studies Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 41)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8541)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Historical and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=401)

#### Philological and Cultural Studies

- [Philological and Cultural Studies Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 42)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8542)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philological and Cultural Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=451)

#### Philosophy

- [Philosophy Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 43)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8543)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philosophy and Education](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=461)

#### Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy

- [Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 45)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8545)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=503)

#### Computer Science

- [Computer Science Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 50)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8550)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Computer Science](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=781)

#### Mathematics

- [Mathematics Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 51)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8551)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Mathematics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=504)

#### Physics

- [Physics Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 52)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8552)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Physics](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=516)

#### Chemistry

- [Chemistry Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 53)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8553)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Chemistry](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=502)

#### Psychology, Cognition, Behaviour, and Neuroscience

- [Psychology, Cognition, Behaviour, and Neuroscience Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 54)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8554)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Ecology and Evolution

- [Ecology and Evolution Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 55)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8555)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Molecular Biology

- [Molecular Biology Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 56)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8556)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Microbiology and Environmental Sciences

- [Microbiology and Environmental Sciences Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 57)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8557)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences

- [Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 58)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8558)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=501)

#### Education

- [Education Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 59)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8559)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Philosophy and Education](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=461)

#### Theology and Research on Religion

- [Theology and Research on Religion Directorate of Doctoral Studies (SPL 60)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=8560)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Catholic Theology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=301)
- [StudiesServiceCenter Protestant Theology](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=321)

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