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Step 2: Check Admission requirements and submit your application

Foundation Admissions

The Foundation Programs offer students the opportunity to improve their English and deepen their knowledge in basic subject areas that are required for undergraduate study.

It is possible to study a Foundation Program without continuing on to study an undergraduate degree at Modul University Vienna, however our Foundation programs are specifically designed to prepare students for our bachelor programs.  If you're a non-EU/EEA applicant and plan to study only a Foundation Program at MU, please be aware that online study is the eligible option for you.

If you wish to study a Bachelor program with MU Vienna, please apply for a Bachelor program as you may still be accepted on the condition of first completing our one-semester Foundation Program. In this case, you do not need to apply separately or again for the Foundation Program.

If you are unsure which requirements you meet, you can contact our friendly Student Recruitment team who will happily support you on your journey to become a student at MU.

If you are only applying for the Foundation Program and do not plan to continue with a Bachelor’s program at MU, you will need the following documents for enrollment: 

  • Curriculum vitae (personal data sheet) 

  • Letter of motivation (description of reasons for applying to Modul University Vienna) 

  • High school certificate 

  • High school transcripts of records 

  • Copy of passport 

  • Passport-sized photograph 

  • Proof of English proficiency  

ACCEPTED LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test– 65 points. 

  • IELTS – band score 5.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 5.0

  • Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE) B2: Minimum grade C 

  • Duolingo English Test – 100 points, no sub-scores under 85 points

If you wish to study a Bachelor’s program at MU, but are not directly eligible or prefer a preparatory semester, begin your application directly for your desired Bachelor’s program in the Application Portal. In this instance, you will have to follow the Bachelor Program requirements for enrollment. Our admissions team will discuss your options with you during the online interview and add the completion of the foundation program as a condition to your admission to one of our bachelor programs.

Bachelor Admissions

When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Bachelor program, you need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our Application Portal.

Submission Documents:

  • Curriculum vitae (personal data sheet) 
  • Letter of motivation (description of reasons for applying to Modul University Vienna) 
  • High school certificate 
  • High school transcripts of records 
  • Copy of passport 
  • Passport-sized photograph 
  • Proof of English proficiency level B2
  • Recommendation letter and certificates from extracurricular activities

*Please submit all the documents in a pdf format

English Requirements:

All bachelor applicants must provide proof of their, at minimum level B2 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years. We accept different English Certificates, you can choose the one that suits you from the list below.

ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR APPLICANTS:  
  • TOEFL iBT– 4.5 points. A minimum of 4.0 points in writing is required 
  • IELTS – band score 6.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. A minimum of 6.0 in writing is required 
  • Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE): B2 first, Minimum grade B and a minimum of 173 points are required
  • Pearson (PTE) Academic – 59 points
  • Duolingo English Test – 125 points, no sub-scores under 110 points

Exceptions will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula.  Our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary. 

If you applied for a bachelor program and did not meet all requirements, you may still be accepted to study at Modul University Vienna on the condition of first completing our one-semester Foundation Program. You do not need to apply separately or again for the Foundation Program.  

High School Certificate:

When applying, our Student Recruitment Advisors can exempt you from providing the High School Certificate and last year's study transcript. If you lack these documents, please email us at recruitment@modul.ac.at and our team will provide support to continue your application.

Criteria for International Schools Curriculum: If you have attended an international school in any country and followed an American, British, or International Baccalaureate curriculum, please review the admissions criteria specific to your curriculum here.

Please keep in mind that depending on your school system, you might need to complete the Foundation Program prior to your Bachelor Program.

 

Check the national high school certificate requirements based on the country where you are completing your studies

Master Admissions

When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Master program, you will need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our application portal: 

  • Curriculum vitae (resume) 

  • Letter of motivation (1 A4 page) 

  • Bachelor's Degree (minimum of 3 years) 

  • Bachelor's Transcripts of Records 

  • Copy of passport 

  • Passport-sized photograph 

  • Two letters of recommendation (from academic sources) 

  • Proof of English proficiency level C1

*Please submit all the documents in a pdf format

MBA specific: A minimum of three years of professional experience in a responsible position.

Exceptions: If not available yet, the Bachelor's Degree Diploma may be submitted later on. In such cases, the most up-to-date transcripts must be submitted and provisional admission may be granted until the pending document is submitted. 

English Requirements:

All Master’s applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency, at minimum level C1 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years.

ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S APPLICANTS:  

  • TOEFL: 570 paper-based test (PBT) or 230 computer-based test (CBT) or 95 Internet-based test (IBT) 
  • IELTS: overall band score 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5)
  • Pearson Academic: 76 points
  • Cambridge Certificate BEC Higher – Grade A or Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English: From Grade C. A minimum of 180 points is required.

Exceptions will only be considered for native speakers or students who studied a full Bachelor's degree of min.3 years in English and can provide a proof of medium of instruction. Our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary.   

Suitable Bachelor Degrees:

Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Business or Economic Sciences as well as Social Sciences, with a minimum duration of three years and aptitude for research. 

Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in International Tourism Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Tourism or Hospitality Management, Marketing, Management Science, Technical Sciences, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Policy Sciences, Law, or Economics. 

Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Policy Sciences, Law, Management, or Economics.

Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Data Science for Sustainability: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Biology, Business Informatics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Sustainability (all with a quantitative focus), Computer Science, Data Science, Econometrics, Physics, Software Engineering, and Statistics with a minimum duration of three years and who can demonstrate aptitude for research. 

Please note, applicants can be given prerequisite course(s) to fulfil eligibility criteria for a given master program. For prerequisite courses, once a student is enrolled, we provide them with the necessary learning materials and require an exam to be taken shortly before the semester begins. This exam can also be completed online. If a student does not pass the exam, the prerequisite courses will be added to the curriculum during the Master's program. This option incurs an additional fee for these courses.

PHD Program Admissions

When applying to Modul University Vienna for a PhD, you will need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your  documents in English through our online portal. 

  • Curriculum Vitae 

  • Motivation Statement 

  • Research Proposal* 

  • Bachelor (3-year) and Master (2-year) diploma 

  • Bachelor and Master Transcripts including supplements 

  • One example of a research publication or report (optional) 

  • Copy of passport 

  • Photo 

  • Two letters of recommendation from academic sources 

  • English proficiency level C1 

*Please submit all the documents in a pdf format

English Requirements:

All PhD applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency, at minimum level C1 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years.

ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD APPLICANTS:

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test – 100 points. We do not accept individual section scores below 20. 

  • IELTS – band score between 7 -7.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. 

*Your research proposal can either be for a research subject suggested by a member of our faculty or your own area of interest. In either case, the proposal should contain a short summary of the current state of scientific knowledge, the research question and its relevance, a concrete description of the planned methodology, including data, materials used and statistical evaluation, a sketch of potential results and the anticipated limitations of the conclusions. This will typically take 5 to 10 pages.  

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Applicants holding a passport issued by one of the countries listed below are eligible for a 90-day visa free stay in the European Union's Schengen Zone:
Albania*, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina*, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia*, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova*, Monaco, Montenegro*, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia*, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,  Samoa, San Marino, Serbia*, Seychelles, South Korea, Switzerland, Singapore, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine*, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican State, Venezuela.

*Only applies to holders of biometric passports.

Step 3: complete your ADMISSION PROCESS

  1. Online Application

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  2. Application Review & Interview
    Your application will be reviewed by our admissions team to assure eligibility. Once they are satisfied, you will be sent an invitation to book an interview slot with one of our Admission Coordinators. For PhD applicants, your interview will take place with both an Admission Coordinator and the Dean of the PhD program. The interview will be conducted on Microsoft Teams.

    During your interview, you will be asked about your application and motivation to study at MU Vienna.

    We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic students who are engaging and conduct good conversational English. This is also your chance to ask any questions you might have.

    The relevant Dean for the program you are applying for, will then evaluate your application in line with what our Admissions Coordinator has recommended and a decision on your admission will be made.

  3. Admission Decision
    You will be notified by email of the decision made by the Admission committee. Successful acceptance will either be ‘full’ or ‘conditional’. If you have been conditionally accepted, you may be asked to submit further documents (for example; final high school certificates and transcripts that you may not have access to yet) or be asked to complete a Foundation semester or pre-requisite courses.

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