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WU Vienna Admission Requirements
What WU Vienna University of Economics and Business usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 6.5
- Intakes: October (winter semester
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into WU Vienna?
WU Vienna is competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on wu.ac.at.
Official sources: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business — admissions (official website)
WU Vienna admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- competitive
- Academic score
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+
- GRE / GMAT
- Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships
- Profile
- Relevant projects or internships; clear SOP
- Intakes
- October (winter semester, main), March (summer semester)
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Visa
- Residence permit for students, applied for before travel
- Apply at
- wu.ac.at
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for WU Vienna?
Universities in Austria assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Finance, Economics and Management at WU Vienna, expect backgrounds such as b.Com/BBA and b.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths and prerequisites like accounting basics and statistics.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to WU Vienna step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare WU Vienna's programs — for example Finance and Economics — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why WU Vienna and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: one of Europe's largest business universities.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (wu.ac.at), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Residence permit for students, applied for before travel.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).
For a competitive university like WU Vienna, Indian students usually succeed with 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+. IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university are accepted depending on the program.
Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are October (winter semester, main), March (summer semester). Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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