Admission to Master's programmes with Bachelor's degree/diploma from Austria, Germany, South Tyrol or Switzerland

Admission into Master's programmes is conditional on the successful completion of a relevant Bachelor's programme or other equivalent degree programme at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution.

A different related course of studies that is at least at an equivalent level of higher education may require additional courses, which must be completed by the end of the second semester of the Master's programme.

Admission to BOKU University allows a maximum of 30 ECTS of additional courses.

Please include the following original documents (or certified copies) with your application:

Additional copies of the required documents need to be submitted.

  1. Completed Applicationform (it only takes a few minutes to fill out the application form)
  2. Evidence of previous studies (bachelor degree, diploma)
  3. Transcript stating subjects, marks, ECTS
  4. contents of teaching* (e.g. module handbook)
  5. CV
  6. Evidence of adequate proficiency of English (for English-language Master´s programmes)**

 

Further information:

For applications for a Master´s programmes from EU/EEA-citizens, submitted after September 30th for the winter semester or February 28th for the summer semester, admission to the respective semester can´t be guaranteed.

 

How to submit your application:

  • by post to: BOKU University, Study Services, Studienzulassung, Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria
  • in person: The application can also be submitted in person at “Zulassung/Admission” after scheduling an appointment online

  • by email: Your application can initially be submitted by email (studienservices(at)boku.ac.at), but at the latest upon receipt of the admission letter, all documents must be submitted in original or certified copy.

     

 

English language proficiency

**From January, 1st, 2026, the new guideline for proof of English language proficiency in the context of admission to degree programmes will come into force

Achtung!

*All documents to be considered for admission must be included with the application. The subsequent submission of additional achievements or courses will not be taken into account. It is in the applicant´s interest to submit a module handbook (or officia course descriptions) to potentially reduce the number of prescribed courses.