Fachhochschule des BFI Wien

Key Highlights

• Operating Austrian university of applied sciences with AQ Austria-supervised degree provision
• Founded as a nonprofit BFI Wien subsidiary in 1996
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered in full-time and career-compatible formats
• Official institutional rename takes effect on 1 September 2026

Student Life & Environment

Student life is urban and distributed rather than organized around a residential campus. The main Wohlmutstraße building contains the university library and sits close to the Prater, while some students attend courses at Media Quarter Marx. A student’s daily route can therefore depend on the chosen program and timetable. The institution’s own accommodation guidance says it does not provide student apartments, so prospective students must arrange a room in a residence, shared flat or private rental. International students can obtain practical guidance on residence formalities, health insurance, accommodation and working in Austria. The university points students toward organizations and housing portals rather than guaranteeing rooms. It also identifies the European Student Network as one way for international students to connect with others. Students considering mobility can use International Office advice for exchange and other international opportunities. Academic and professional support extends beyond classes. The university advertises learning services covering areas such as library use, literature research and study techniques. Its Career Center gives enrolled students and graduates access to a JobTeaser platform with internships and jobs, employer profiles, application guidance, workshops, videos and notifications about opportunities. These services are useful, but the institution does not publish evidence on these pages that every student receives an internship or job placement.

Location & Surroundings

The university is located in Vienna and operates across several sites. Its principal campus is at Wohlmutstraße 22 in the second district. It is approximately a three-minute walk from the Messe-Prater U2 station and about seven minutes from Vorgartenstraße on the U1. The building is only a short distance from the Prater, a large public recreation area, and the university library is located there. The Media Quarter Marx teaching site is at Maria Jacobi Gasse 1 in the third district. Public-transport options listed by the institution include the U3 at Schlachthausgasse, the S-Bahn at St. Marx, tram 18 and bus 74A. The site’s media-business setting may be particularly relevant to students whose program is taught there. A third location near Mexikoplatz accommodates administrative and support units rather than being described as the principal teaching campus. Because facilities are distributed, applicants should check the location attached to their specific program and allow for cross-city travel if their course selection uses more than one site. Vienna’s transport network makes it possible to live outside the immediate campus districts, which is significant because the university supplies no housing of its own.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university’s admissions page, current on 20 August 2026, states a tuition fee of €363.36 per semester for both domestic and international students. An additional Austrian Students’ Union contribution is payable, but the page links to the union rather than stating a durable amount. Successful applicants receive payment instructions with their study contract and have 14 days to upload the signed contract and pay on time to secure their place. Prospective students should verify the fee and union contribution for their specific 2026/27 contract before committing funds. Housing is a separate expense because the institution does not provide student residences or apartments. Its guidance directs students to OeAD student housing, other residences, shared flats and private rentals. No comprehensive official living-cost budget was found in the selected sources, so students should independently budget for Vienna accommodation, transport, insurance and everyday expenses. International students must hold health-insurance coverage valid in Austria; work authorization depends on nationality and residence status. Career preparation reflects the university’s applied focus. The Career Center operates an online platform for students and graduates with internships and jobs in Austria and abroad, employer profiles, recruiting information and application resources. Workshops, videos and guidance address CV preparation and recruitment processes. The institution also works with companies and supports mobility, but the reviewed official pages do not publish verified graduate salaries, placement rates or guaranteed employment outcomes. Students should judge career fit through the curriculum, study format and relevance of each program to their intended occupation.