Vienna

Vienna University of Economics & Business - Haskayne Only

Spend part of your degree in the beautiful Austrian capital of Vienna enjoying its vibrant arts and culture scene, as well as amazing food!

Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of only 90 business schools worldwide with a Triple Crown accreditation.

Key information

Location

Vienna, Austria

Language

English, German

Semester

Fall, Winter

Program type

Exchange

Application information

Application status

Closed

2024-2025 applications

Program full.

University-specific additional requirements

No academic reference required - see the Eligibility section below.

2025-2026 applications

Open November 1, 2024

Student experience

Check out this video from a past UCalgary student!

Program details

Haskayne Exchange Areas of Study:

  • Business Analytics
  • Business and Environment
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • International Business
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
  • Strategy and Global Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Ensure you review your course selection with a Haskayne exchange advisor before leaving for your exchange to confirm transfer credit.

Haskayne undergraduate students must take their core courses at the University of Calgary. Students can take two senior commerce and/or non-commerce options, and/or a maximum of 2 concentration courses (not ACCT/PLMA). They are required to maintain full time status while on exchange.

Please consult the host university's website to create a tentative list of double the courses per semester that you are interested in taking. This list may be based on the current or previous year's courses. 

Course conversion: 6 ECTS = 3 UCalgary units (1 half-course equivalent)

The academic year is divided into two semesters:

  • Winter Semester (equivalent to UCalgary Fall Semester): October to January
  • Summer Semester (equivalent to UCalgary Winter Semester): February to June
  1. Costs

    Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider. 

    Estimated living costs are 800-1000 Euros. For details click here.

  2. Funding

    Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange?  
    Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.

    UC International administers the International Study Travel Grant for students travelling on approved UCalgary study programs that are credit bearing. The amount changes year to year as the money is split evenly between qualified applicants. Students may only receive the study travel grant once. Please see the funding page for more information.

Exchange students arriving in Vienna have several options to choose from when booking housing for their stay. These options include but are not limited to:

  • residence halls run by OeAD, the main housing provider for students in Austria,
  • or a private flat that can be found for example through the housing platform 
  • Housing Anywhere,
  • or through another third-​party provider.

For more information on accommodation click here.

Haskayne students at UCalgary can ONLY apply for this partner through Haskayne, and must meet the Haskayne requirements for exchange.

Please note: some countries require students apply for their student visa in person in Canada (sometimes outside of Calgary) – please check the consulate or embassy website for your host country to confirm the requirements for applying for a student visa early in your planning process. This may add to your budget if travel outside of Calgary is required, and it may alter travel plans prior to the start of your exchange


The exchange advisor for this program is: Stacey McGregor

How to Apply

Download the application guide

This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.

Application guide

Identify three programs of interest

We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.

Check requirements and deadlines

These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.

Start your application

Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!

Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.

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International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.

For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.

If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.

Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.