Application & admission period for the winter semester 2026/27: 1 March to 31 August 2026

Admission Requirements:

The prerequisite for application is a university entrance qualification. The following is required for admission:

a) Proof of a university entrance qualification, such as an Austrian secondary school leaving certificate (Matura), an Austrian vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung), or a foreign equivalent, such as a High School Diploma.
→ For information on admission tests for applicants without a secondary school leaving certificate, please contact our Learning Centre.

b) Candidates must undergo two admission interviews with two members of SFU’s permanent academic staff.
The heads of the programme then decide on a candidate’s admission.

Enrollment fee:

A non-refundable fee of € 480 is required for the enrollment procedure. This fee covers the handling of documents, two interviews, credit transfer procedure for prior training, information talks, etc.

The admission regulations can be found at Regulations & Notifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are already studying / have studied at SFU, please contact the Studies Service Centre before applying.

Step 1: Please register on our Online Application Platform
Step 2: Select the desired study programme
Step 3: Fill in your data and upload the required documents
→ Additional document: Application for the English-Bachelor.doc (part of the online application)
Step 4: Check all your entered data and click on “send application”

We will then contact you and inform you on the next steps (admission interviews etc.).

Step 5: Two admission interviews take place (online or in person)
Step 6: Applicants are informed on admission or rejection by e-mail within 14 days after both admission interviews have successfully been completed. In case of acceptance, the study contract is submitted.

Please note that a a non-refundable enrollment fee of € 480 will be charged.