Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies
Application deadlines
- PhD International StudiesJan 15
Decision by the end of June.
- Diploma Programme (DLG)Mar 01
Decision in mid-April.
- MA Advanced International Studies (MAIS)Mar 01
The early round closes sooner; decisions at the end of February (early round) or the end of March.
- MSc Environmental Technology and International Affairs (ETIA)Mar 15
Decision at the end of March.
- MSc Digitalisation and International Affairs (DIA)Mar 15
Decision at the end of March.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies is €16400 per year. Living costs in Wien are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies?
English-taught programmes at Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies typically require IELTS 7 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Austria?
For a student residence permit in Austria you must prove €15,701 per year (2026, OeAD — Residence Permit Student (means of subsistence, 24+): https://oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/residence-permit-student-no-mobility-programme).
Where is Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies located?
Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies is in Wien, Austria. Favoritenstraße 15a, 1040 Wien, Austria
What can you study at Diplomatische Akademie Wien — Vienna School of International Studies?
Fields offered include: Social Sciences, Law, Economics, International relations, Environmental Science.
Accommodation
Five channels serve Vienna: OeAD, ÖJAB, home4students, WIHAST and STUWO. A bed in a shared room runs €289–460, a single room €374–723; the mass entry point is €400–500 for a single. A commercial residence costs about twice a dormitory (€970 vs €480). Prices are the AY 2026/27 rates published by the operators.
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Why this works
- Postgraduate-only institution: entry requires a completed degree (180+ ECTS) in any discipline; the flagship MAIS is a 2-year master awarded jointly with the University of Vienna
- Tuition for non-EU students €16.400/year · 2026-27
- English-taught entry bar: IELTS 7.0
- Campus in Wien; living budget €11.000–16.000/year, and the NAG proof of means is required for the student residence permit · 2026-27
- Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours a week with an employment permit; after graduation Austria grants a 12-month job-search residence permit leading to the Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte
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