University of Vienna

A university steeped in history and knowledge creator of a global city

Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 as the Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis
One of the oldest and largest universities in Europe
Opening of the historic Main Building of the University in the heart of Vienna’s city centre in 1884
More than 60 locations in Vienna
Diversity under one roof: 15 faculties and 5 centres
The University of Vienna offers 179 degree programmes (bachelor’s, master’s, diploma programmes and doctoral programmes).
Together with cooperating university colleges of teacher education, the University of Vienna is also the largest teacher education institution in Austria. It offers 28 teaching subjects/specialisations.