Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Late September - January, Spring: Late February - June
Tuition fee
No tution fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
2 students per semester.
Housing
University College of Teacher Education has a cooporation with WIHAST, an organisation which manages student dormitories in Vienna. If you register on time WIHAST guarantees a room. Winter term contracts normally start on 1 September, summer term contracts start on 1 February. Feel free to make your own accommodation arrangement. Read more on: Student Information - PH Wien
Cost of living
Living costs in Vienna ranges from 550 to 750 euros per month, accommodation included. Further information can be found on: Incoming Exchange - PH Wien
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
All courses at PH Wien are generally held in German, with the exception of the International Programme and the courses from the English department. Therefore, please make sure your level of German or English is sufficient before you consider applying for an exchange programme.
According to the EU language guidelines exchange students must have at least level B2 (or higher) of German or English to be able to follow courses at PH Wien.
Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa. For more information, go to: Visa to Austria - OEAD
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. For more information, go to:
University College of Teacher Education Vienna
The University College of Teacher Education Vienna puts great effort into making the teaching profession its focal point. Education, Training and Continuing Professional Development, in conjunction with Research ensure that the demands of the teaching profession and other related educational professional fields are met in a sustained manner. Vienna is Austria's main city, and the historic center is inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.