Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Campus Wien

About Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Campus Wien

Hochschule Campus Wien is an Austrian university of applied sciences whose legal name is Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Campus Wien. The institution was created in 2001 through the combination of two existing university-of-applied-sciences providers and received Fachhochschule status in 2004. Its July 2025 name change continued the same institution rather than establishing a new university. AQ Austria records the authorized change and subsequent program decisions, providing external confirmation that HCW remained active in 2026. The university reports seven academic departments: Applied Life Sciences; Building and Design; Health Sciences; Applied Nursing Science; Social Sciences; Engineering; and Administration, Economics, Security and Politics. Its official 2026 information describes a portfolio of nearly 70 study offerings and more than 9,000 students. These figures include a broader mix of degree and continuing-education offerings, so applicants should use the program directory to distinguish regular bachelor’s and master’s degrees from non-degree or continuing-education courses. HCW is legally maintained by an association that the institution describes as institutionally and politically independent. Its main base is Campus Altes Landgut in Favoriten, supplemented by a High Tech Campus and two cooperation locations used for nursing education. This structure is particularly relevant for health applicants, because the teaching location can depend on the specific program or partnership. The university awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees but does not independently award doctorates; it instead supports doctoral arrangements conducted jointly with degree-awarding universities.

Admission is program-specific. For a regular bachelor’s degree, the standard academic route is an Austrian university-entrance qualification or an accepted equivalent foreign credential. HCW also allows access in relevant cases through an appropriate vocational qualification combined with prescribed supplementary examinations. Regular master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree or comparable diploma. The program leadership assesses the relevance and equivalence of prior study. Applications are submitted online during the period stated on the individual program page. HCW does not publish one institution-wide deadline applicable to every degree, and 2026/27 dates vary by program. Applicants should therefore rely on the live program listing rather than a general calendar. After applying, candidates normally complete a selection process. This commonly involves a written or computer-based test followed by an interview addressing motivation, understanding of the profession and personal suitability. Some programs use additional stages or only an interview, and places are allocated according to the program’s documented ranking process. German-taught programs require at least B2 German and sometimes a higher level. English-taught programs similarly require at least B2 English, with C1 required in some cases. The exact certificate and level appear on the program page. Foreign documents may require legalization and certified translation; documents not issued in German or English must be accompanied by the required translations. Applicants should not confuse full-degree admission with incoming-exchange admission, which uses nomination or freemover procedures and separate deadlines.

HCW’s academic range is organized into seven departments covering applied life sciences, building and design, health sciences, applied nursing science, social sciences, engineering, and administration, economics, security and politics. The current directory includes regular bachelor’s and master’s degrees alongside continuing-education programs. Applicants should filter by award, language, attendance format and subject rather than assume every listed offering is a standard degree. Regular bachelor’s programs normally comprise 180 ECTS over six semesters and include a professional internship. Some are available full-time, part-time or in an extended part-time format; the extended route normally lasts eight semesters. Regular master’s degrees normally comprise 120 ECTS over four semesters. Most master’s programs are structured for students combining study with employment, although employment is not itself a general admission requirement. The exact schedule and format remain program-specific. The portfolio combines professionally regulated health education with technical, scientific, social and public-sector fields. Official examples in the 2026 portfolio include Molecular Biotechnology, engineering and sustainability-related subjects, Social Work, health professions, Public Management and security-related study. Several programs make use of specialized laboratories, workshops or clinical and professional learning environments. The High Tech Campus houses workshops, machinery and a start-up area, while health and nursing programs may involve dedicated campus buildings or partner locations. German is the main teaching language, but HCW lists selected English-taught master’s programs. Language, curriculum, work-placement arrangements and additional program costs should therefore be checked on the individual program page. A completed HCW master’s degree can provide academic eligibility to seek doctoral admission elsewhere, but HCW’s role is to facilitate cooperative doctoral pathways rather than confer its own PhD.

Key Highlights

• Operating Austrian university of applied sciences verified by AQ Austria
• Current legal name took effect in July 2025
• Founded in 2001 and granted Fachhochschule status in 2004
• Seven departments and nearly 70 study offerings
• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are awarded; doctorates are pursued through university cooperation

Student Life & Environment

Student services are concentrated at Campus Altes Landgut. The main site includes a library and media center, dining facilities and study infrastructure across several buildings. The library provides physical and electronic resources, borrowing, research support, workshops and remote access. Its expanded premises were scheduled to reopen in September 2026 following the summer renovation, so students arriving in autumn 2026 should consult the current service notice. The Campus Card functions as student identification and can be used for library borrowing, printing and payment in the canteen and cafeteria. A university app provides access to timetables, course information, dining information and Campus Card balances. The Campus Network connects students, graduates, staff and partner organizations through events, mentoring, member profiles, alumni groups, and a jobs and internships board. Housing is not automatically provided by the university. Lumya Wien, an externally operated student residence opened in 2024, is located on the Campus Altes Landgut site. HCW also directs students to other Vienna residences and shared-flat listings. Exchange students are advised to begin searching at least three months before arrival. International incoming students can join a free orientation week and request a student buddy. These exchange services are distinct from admission and support for applicants seeking an entire HCW degree.

Location & Surroundings

The principal Campus Altes Landgut site is in Favoriten, Vienna’s 10th district, at Favoritenstraße 222–232. Its teaching departments occupy several adjoining buildings, while the separate High Tech Campus on Gutheil-Schoder-Gasse provides workshops, machinery and start-up facilities. Nursing students may also study at cooperation locations operated with Barmherzige Brüder Wien or Vinzentinum Wien; applicants should confirm the location shown for their specific program. Altes Landgut station, served by the U1 underground line and bus 15A, is adjacent to the main campus. The U1 provides a direct public-transport connection toward central Vienna, and the university highlights access to Vienna Hauptbahnhof. This makes commuting from other parts of the city practical, but travel time can vary substantially for partner sites. Vienna offers student residences and private shared accommodation across the city. HCW does not quote one universal housing price and does not guarantee a room. Prospective students should compare rent, contract terms and commuting distance independently. International students are specifically cautioned to verify private accommodation before sending advance payments.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For regular degree students, HCW’s current general fee rules list tuition of €363.36 per semester for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. Students from third countries without an applicable exemption are charged €727 per semester. The student-union contribution is additional and was described in the 2026 English fee regulation as approximately €25 per semester. Certain programs or cohorts can also involve contributions of up to €83 for study-related expenses, while optional services, equipment, clothing, licenses, excursions or other course-specific items may cost more. Continuing-education programs use separate prices and should not be evaluated using regular-degree tuition. These figures do not include housing, food, transport, insurance or other living expenses in Vienna. Housing prices differ by provider and room type; HCW supplies accommodation links but does not publish a single institutional room-and-board amount. Applicants should build a personal budget using the current residence contract, Vienna transport fares and immigration-related financial requirements where relevant. Scholarships and exemptions depend on personal circumstances and should be checked with the named administering body. Career preparation is embedded in the applied model through compulsory bachelor’s internships and professionally oriented curricula. HCW also operates discipline-specific internship and career fairs and provides a jobs and internships board through the Campus Network. Alumni retain access to networking and professional-development services. The available official sources do not substantiate a single placement rate, graduate salary or employer list, so outcomes should be assessed at program level and in relation to any professional licensing requirements.