With more than 24,000 students, WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is the largest economics and business university in the European Union. It is known for its comprehensive selection of fields and numerous specializations in teaching and research. Its excellent academic credentials and the practical relevance of its programs, together with excellent job prospects for its graduates, all make WU an attractive choice for students from all over the world. 24% of WU's students are international, mainly coming from Germany and the Central and Eastern European region.

The WU-faculty is made up of 12 academic departments and 14 interdisciplinary research institutes. Strategic emphasis is placed on research in finance, business law, and Central and Eastern Europe the later through the Compentence Center for CEE.
WU is well-known for its unique entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, and its truly international spirit, and WU professors play key roles as innovators and peers in a variety of scientific communities.

Internationalization has always been one of WU's strongest assets. As a member of numerous international networks such as CEMS, WU has access to high-quality international partners for collaboration on different levels and topics. WU also hosts the Vienna Graduate School of Finance and its excellent, internationally-oriented PhD program. WU's connections with the corporate world – and in particular with the financial industry - are well-established and actively maintained. Adjunct professors and lecturers from the industry add to WU's competitive advantage. Cooperations with national and international companies and institutions benefit research and teaching by providing content and funding.

Thanks to its high quality standards, WU was awarded the prestigious EQUIS accreditation in 2007. It is the first and only Austrian university and one of only four universities in the German-speaking world to have attained this international accreditation. The renowned Financial Times “Masters in Management Ranking 2008" ranked WU 18th among the top 50 universities.

Vienna is a city full of history. The nostalgic charm of its downtown area is complemented by all the vitality of a modern metropolis. Along with monuments from past centuries and traditional Viennese cafes, visitors are offered modern architecture and spacious shopping areas. Numerous museums, theaters and the Vienna State Opera will appeal to culture enthusiasts.

WU is very well-connected to Vienna's public transportation system. Working and studying at WU, you will find yourself just a few subway stations away from Vienna's downtown area and many popular recreational areas, including the Danube Island and the Prater amusement park.

• Department of Business, Employment and Social Security Law
• Department of Business, Employment and Social Security Law
• Department of Cross-Border Business
• Department of Economics
• Department of Finance and Accounting
• Department of Foreign Language Business Communication
• Department of Information Systems and Operations
• Department of Marketing
• Department of Public Law and Tax Law
• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Statistics and Mathematics
• Department of Strategic Management and Innovation
• Deptartment of Management