Application Process
The academic year at the University of Vienna starts at October 1 every year.
VGSE offers two application deadlines for every year:
- December 1 - February 15 (first round)
- March 1 - April 30 (second round)
All complete applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited for personal interviews (via Skype or in person). The interviews for first round will take place in February or March, for second round will take place in May.
Note that you can apply only for one of the deadlines.
Application Timeline
Application Deadline #1
From Dec 1 to February 15
- Fill in application form & upload application package
- Send GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test results
- Referee 1 sends letter
- Referee 2 sends letter
⇒ you will receive confirmation when your application is complete (only complete application will be considered)
Response
February
We will inform you whether you are invited to an interview.
Interview Phase
Late February - Early March
- personal interview or interview via skype
Shortly after the interview we will notify you whether we will accept you to the program. Accepted applicants will receive information if we can offer a full or a partial fellowship.
Application Deadline #2
From March 1 to April 30
- Fill in application form & upload application package
- Send GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test results
- Referee 1 sends letter
- Referee 2 sends letter
⇒ you will receive confirmation when your application is complete (only complete application will be considered)
Response
May
We will inform you whether you are invited to an interview.
Interview Phase
Late May
- personal interview or interview via skype
Shortly after the interview we will notify you whether we will accept you to the program. Accepted applicants will receive information if we can offer a full or a partial fellowship.