We support you before and during your studies with numerous offers and services so that you can get off to a good start and make the most of your time at university. At the start of your studies, we offer preparatory courses depending on your choice of studies. Moreover, our own service facilities will help you on your way to find a personal approach to scientific writing and to perfect your English. On this page you will find all the necessary information on how to get the most out of your studies. After graduation, we will be happy to stay in touch with you.
To ensure a successful start and good preparation for technical studies, we offer bridging courses to catch up on missing knowledge. We also offer the opportunity to be accompanied by buddies in technical degree programs. With our program "FiT Vorqualifizierung" (fit pre-qualification), we support women in particular in entering a technical degree program. The Refresh Your Skills courses offer you the opportunity to bring your knowledge in subjects such as mathematics and descriptive geometry up to date for your Bachelor's degree program in Building and Design. In addition, the waff pre-apprenticeship course provides optimal preparation for a part-time Bachelor's degree course in civil engineering, electronics, computer science or medical technology.
Campusnetzwerk, the platform for students, graduates, teachers, staff and partners of Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW), promotes active exchange and supports you in your professional life. Access is free of charge for students and graduates.
As a student, you will receive a Campus Card at the beginning of your studies. It has numerous functions to make your everyday study life at Hochschule Campus Wien easier.
You can use the Campus Card:
as a student ID
With the Campus+ App, students at Hochschule Campus Wien can easily access the content relevant to their studies.
To spend a semester abroad, you can apply through Hochschule Campus Wien to study at a partner university. For study periods abroad—that is, a stay abroad lasting more than two months—you can choose between the Erasmus+, SEMP, and Freemover programs, depending on your desired destination. In addition, short-term mobility opportunities and an internship abroad during your studies or after graduation are also possible. To be eligible for funding, the host university must generally be a partner institution for your chosen program. For more information on requirements, deadlines, and programs, visit the student mobilitypage.
Latest job openings for students at Hochschule Campus Wien can be found on the Student Jobspage. Part-time jobs, internships, and study-related employment opportunities are posted there regularly. To make sure you don’t miss any new listings, you can sign up for the Student Jobs mailing list. Current job openings outside of HCW can be found, for example, on the bulletin board of the Austrian Student Union.
The Campus Card is your companion throughout everyday student life. You can use it as a student ID, pay at the canteen and cafeteria (and receive a discount of up to 10%), pay for copying and printing, and borrow materials from the Library and Media Center.
With the Campus+ App, you’ll always have important information about your studies at your fingertips. This includes your current class schedule, lectures, your Campus Card balance, the canteen menu, and the latest news from Hochschule Campus Wien.
Hochschule Campus Wien also supports students in challenging life situations. If you have personal, mental health, or academic concerns, you can reach out to the trained peer councilors. Counseling services are free of charge and confidential. Additionally, networking opportunities and health promotion initiatives are available, such as through open courses, sports and games or the university's social work services .
Hochschule Campus Wien offers counseling and support services related to accessible admission procedures, accessible studying, neurodiversity and issues of equal treatment and inclusion. You’ll find all the information and contact details on the relevant pages.
The Campusnetzwerk connects students, graduates, lecturers, staff, and cooperation partners of Hochschule Campus Wien. It promotes professional and personal exchange and supports students get started in their careers. Members benefit from a job and internship board, events, prize draws, discounts, and special offers for graduates among other things.
Hochschule Campus Wien supports students with caregiving responsibilities through various programs. These include the Flex-Modell, which allows lectures from one academic year to be spread over two years, as well as, under certain conditions, a waiver of tuition fees or a leave of absence. This makes it easier to balance studies with individual life circumstances. For students with children, there is also the option of childcare on days when school is out, as well as appropriately equipped rooms for breastfeeding, warming bottles, or changing diapers. More information on family, parenthood, and caregiving responsibilities.