Bachelor Degree Fact Sheet

BSc in Business AdministrationBA in International RelationsBA in Management Marketing or Intl. Business

BA in Media CommunicationsBA in Psychology

When to start?

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

FALL I TERM

START August

DURATION 8 weeks

FALL II TERM

START October

DURATION 8 weeks

SPRING II TERM

START March

DURATION 8 weeks

SUMMER TERM

START May

DURATION 8 weeks

SPRING I TERM

START January

DURATION 8 weeks

1 Week Break

1 Week Break

3 Week Break

Winter Break

Summer Break

Summer Break

Webster Vienna has rolling admissions, which means that you can apply anytime. Additionally, you do not need to wait until you have received your high school diploma. Your application will be evaluated once you have submitted it.

If you require a visa, we strongly recommend that you apply a minimum of 6 months before the term start date. The visa process might take 3 to 9 months depending on your country of citizenship. You should apply for your visa as soon as you have been accepted to Webster University and have received your acceptance package, which includes a visa application form. In case your visa is not ready, please notify your Admissions Officer so he/she can defer your acceptance to the next starting term.

Webster Vienna Private University* offers five starting terms.

The average Undergraduate degree takes 4 years to complete. However students can be awarded advanced standing credit towards their bachelor’s degree. Credit awards are based upon the marks/grades you have obtained and the specific programs you have completed.

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When should I apply?

How long does a degree take?

* May be referred to as WVPU or Webster Vienna throughout this document.

2018-2019

How to Apply

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STEP 1 - Submit Online Application

STEP 2 - Upload Undergraduate Application Documents

Passport

A copy of the biographical page of your passport.

Motivational Essay

A 300 to 500-word essay on a topic of your choice. The essay should be a new, original work, written by you specifically for this application.

Letter of Recommendation

Your recommender can either fill out the Webster recommendation forms which can be found online or he/she can write a recommendation letter, however this must be printed on official school/company paper. This form should be submitted by a teacher, professor, or counselor familiar with your academic performance.

University Transcripts

Should you have already attended a University, you will need to submit all transcripts including results.

High School Transcripts

Official transcripts showing secondary school coursework and results of the past 3 years.

In case you have not yet graduated from high school, you may submit your current transcripts (example, American school system grade 9 to 11), including results.

International Baccalaureate (IB): Students taking the IB diploma, should submit their predicted grades, or their IB diploma including results.

GCE (A level) / GCSE (O level): Students taking A or O levels should upload all awarded certificates.

If your transcripts are not in English, you will need to have them translated. We require the official/original translated document (this document must include a photocopy of the transcript in its original language, attached to it). English translator MUST be certified, in order to legally guarantee the quality of the English translation.

English Proficiency Exam

If you are not a native English speaker, you are required to submit proof of your English skills.

◊ TOEFL iBT: Min. overall score of 80

◊ IELTS Academic: Min. overall score of 6.0

◊ Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE only): Score A, B, C

◊ IB Diploma: HL English A – min. score 4HL English B – min. score 5 SL English A – min. score 5 SL English B – min. score 6

English is waived for citizens of, or someone who completed their studies in the following countries: USA, Canada (except Quebec), UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

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SPRING ISPRING IISUMMER

FALL IFALL II

January 15, 2018March 19, 2018June 4, 2018 August 27, 2018 October 29, 2018

Starting Terms

Once you have done so, you will be able to log back in at any time and upload the Application Documents (listed below).

Visit our online application page: webster.ac.at/apply-now Fill out all the required fields and click “Submit Application”.

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ANNUAL FEE

SEMESTER FEEFULL TIME12–18 credits (equals 4–6 courses) per semester

PART TIMEup to 11 credits

SUMMER TERM (OPTIONAL)

€ 9,920

€ 1,860 per 3 credit hours

€ 1,860 per 3 credit hours

€ 19,840

Undergraduate Financial InformationTuition CostMost course fees are for 3 credit hour courses including text books.

One academic year consists of 5 terms(Summer 2017 - Spring II 2018)

ScholarshipsWVPU SCHOLARSHIP

HOW◊ Minimum grade point

average (GPA) of 3.0◊ Outstanding English

(well above English as aSecond Language level)

◊ Demonstration offinancial need

WHAT10–25% tuition coverage

LEGACY TUITION GRANT

HOW◊ First time Freshmen only◊ Proof of core or

extended familyattending/graduatedfrom WVPU

WHAT5–10% tuition coverage

BOREALIS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

HOW◊ GPA of 3.9–4.0◊ Additional excellence

criteria will beconsidered.

WHAT€10,000 Award

Financial AidFor more detailed information, please visit the financial aid link found at the end of this folder.

→ SponsorshipOrganizations or individuals may sponsor a student’s education.

→ Private Student Loan ProgramsStudent loan programs from a private lender in Austria, or from a bank or private lender in one’s country of origin.

→ US Financial AidAmerican citizens and green card holders may be eligible to apply for financial assistance from the US Government (Student loans, Pell Grants, etc.).

→ VA and GI BillWebster University programs are approved for veterans’ educational benefits.

→ Austrian Federal Financial AidAustrian citizens and non-Austrian students whose parents have been employed in Austria for a minimum of five years may be eligible for assistance from the Austrian government.

For more information please visit webster.ac.at/financial-information

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The Student Resource CenterThe Student Resource Center (SRC) brings together all student support services to help students achieve success. The SRC is a one-stop-shop for any out-of-classroom needs to ensure that your Webster student experience is the best it can be.

→ The Language CenterThrough one-on-one tutoring sessions, students improve writing, reading, and speaking skills.

→ Student Counseling CenterFree Individual or Group Sessions – covering all areas. Example: struggling to adjust to a new university.

→ Psychological Testing ServiceAssessment and accommodation for students with disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD.

→ Career DevelopmentFree assistance in creating a CV, connecting students to potential employers and charting their future career.

→ Alumni NetworkOver 3,300 Webster Vienna Alumni - More than 180,000 Webster Alumni Worldwide.

Does Webster Vienna offer student housing?

Yes! Residence Am Augarten on Heinestrasse has a central location in Vienna’s second district, which is a 10 min. walk from the campus.

Living in a dormitory can foster a sense of com-munity among students. The residential advisors and housing director are helpful resources our students can turn to.

Housing can only be reserved once a student has been accepted to Webster Vienna Private University and has signed and returned a housing contract with a € 500 housing deposit.

Webster Vienna housing is mandatory for all incoming undergraduate students during their first semester (4 months).

Single rooms: € 3,600 per semester, Double rooms: € 2,800 per person per semester.

For more information, please see our housing website. The link can be found at the end of this folder.

Helpful Links → Online Application

webster.ac.at/apply-now

→ Student Resource Centerwebster.ac.at/student-resource-center

→ Scholarship Informationwebster.ac.at/scholarships

→ Financial Informationwebster.ac.at/financial-information

→ Digital Bachelor’s Brochurewebster.ac.at/bachelor

→ Housing Informationwebster.ac.at/housing-residence-am-augarten

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Palais Wenkheim Praterstrasse 231020 Vienna, Austria

Tel: +43 1 269 9293-0info@webster.ac.atwebster.ac.at

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