Fachhochschule des BFI Wien

About Fachhochschule des BFI Wien

Fachhochschule des BFI Wien is an Austrian Fachhochschule, or university of applied sciences, organized as a separate limited-liability company and overseen by Austria’s higher-education quality-assurance authority. Its sole shareholder is Berufsförderungsinstitut Wien. An official institutional account states that BFI Wien established the nonprofit subsidiary in 1996 and that its first accredited degree program began that autumn. This history and its current accredited provision establish it as an independent degree-granting institution rather than a department or short-course provider. The institution concentrates on applied economics and related professional fields. Its degree portfolio includes bachelor’s and master’s study, alongside executive and continuing-education offerings that should not be confused with its academic degrees. Full-time and career-compatible formats are available, although the format depends on the individual program. The official catalogue also shows both German- and English-taught degrees; therefore, the database’s general German-language designation does not describe every program. The institution operates from multiple locations in Vienna. Its main academic building is on Wohlmutstraße in the second district, while another teaching location is in Media Quarter Marx in the third district. A further administrative location accommodates functions including admissions and quality management. AQ Austria approved a change from Fachhochschule des BFI Wien to Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft des BFI Wien, effective 1 September 2026. As of 20 August 2026, the current legal and institutional name remains Fachhochschule des BFI Wien.

Applications are submitted through the university’s online portal. For the admissions cycle displayed as of 20 August 2026, the general application period runs from 1 October to 31 May for EU/EEA applicants and from 1 October to 30 April for applicants from outside the EU/EEA. These dates should be rechecked for any later intake and against the chosen program, particularly because the university may advertise limited late availability for individual degrees. General bachelor’s access routes include an Austrian school-leaving or vocational matriculation examination, a relevant university-entrance examination, certain relevant vocational qualifications combined with supplementary examinations, or a recognized equivalent foreign credential. Master’s eligibility is program-specific and must be checked on the relevant degree page. Documents issued in neither German nor English require a certified translation, and foreign documents may also require legalization. Eligible applicants take an online admission test between March and June. Master’s selection adds an oral component, which may take the form of an interview, presentation or another suitable format. The institution publishes preparation material on program pages around late January or early February. It makes early offers to some applicants and establishes its final ranking around late June or early July, after which applicants may receive an offer or a waiting-list place. Admission is secured only after the study contract is uploaded and the required payment is made within the stated 14-day period.

The academic profile is centered on business and its intersections with technology, organization, finance, logistics, people management and media. The current official study overview separates bachelor’s and master’s provision. Examples visible in the institution’s 2026 information include Banking and Finance, European Economy and Business Management, Interactive Media and Games Business, Logistics and Transport Management, People and Culture Management, Project Management and IT, International Banking and Finance, Project Management and Data Analytics, and Quantitative Asset and Risk Management. Applicants should use the individual program page as the authoritative source because titles, curricula, language and delivery mode can differ by cohort. The mix of study formats is important for decision-making. The institution explicitly provides degree programs in full-time and/or career-compatible form, but not every subject is available in both. Its positioning as a Fachhochschule means teaching is professionally oriented and linked to applied research. Program pages publish curriculum information and program-specific entry requirements rather than relying on a single university-wide academic template. German remains central to much of the portfolio, while selected degrees are taught in English. Applicants should not infer the teaching language from the institution-wide database value alone. Some German-taught programs also specify English competence, and individual English-taught programs have their own language expectations. International study is supported through an International Office, mobility guidance and a network that the university describes as exceeding 80 international partnerships. Exchange suitability and partner options are determined in relation to the student’s degree program.

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.