Relevant admission requirement

The relevant admission requirement is

• the completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree program or
• the completion of an equivalent degree program at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.

A total of 180 ECTS credits, of which at least

• 15 ECTS credits from natural sciences,
• 10 ECTS credits from technics (basics of ressource management, recycling),
• 5 ECTS credits from sustainability assessment,
• 10 ECTS credits from the field of economics and management.

In exceptional cases, the FH-Council (university council) decides together with the head of the degree program. The Bachelor's degree programs Sustainable Resource Management offered at FH Campus Wien fulfills the relevant admission requirement. Graduates of the Bachelor's degree program Sustainable Packaging Technology are also eligible for admission, subject to the requirement of 10 ECTS in the field of resource management.

Graduates of other Bachelor programs can be admitted to this Marster's degree program, given that they gained knowledge in the fields listed above. In order to harmonise the skills of all students at the beginning of the degree program, a 15 ECTS bridge course is offered in the first semester.

Your path to studying at FH Campus Wien begins with your registration on our application platform. You can start your application directly in your online account or activate a reminder if the application phase has not yet started.

1. Proof of identity
   • passport or
   • identity card or
   • Austrian driving license (proof of citizenship required) or
   • residence permit (proof of citizenship required)
2. Proof of a change of name, if applicable (e.g. marriage certificate)
3. Proof of fulfillment of the relevant admission requirement
   • degree certificate and
   • Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement
   • If you have not yet completed your studies, please upload proof of all courses completed to date as part of the relevant degree program, including ECTS credits.
4. For admission, proof of English language proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required. The following applies as proof:
   • secondary school leaving certificate with successfully passed secondary school leaving examination in English (level B2 must be evident)
   • secondary school leaving certificate from an English-speaking school
   • university entrance qualification certificate from an Austrian university with a successfully passed examination in the subject English
   • Transcript of Records/Diploma Supplement from a recognized post-secondary educational institution with proof of successfully completed English-language courses amounting to at least 6 ECTS credits or 150 hours
   • IB Diploma according to the regulations of the International Baccalaureate Organization with English as a school subject
   • supplementary examination pre-study course - English B2
   • English certificate (not older than 3 years)
   • The English certificate can be obtained from the following institutes, among others:
     • FH Campus Wien: Oxford Test of English Level B2 (score range = 111-140)
     • TOEFL: 72-94 points
     • IELTS Academic: Overall Band Score = 5.5-6.5
     • Cambridge: Overall score level B2 (minimum scale score = 160 in B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English CAE))
     • proof of language competence from a university language center at level B2
     • Proof of a higher language level is also valid.
5. Curriculum vitae in tabular form in English
6. Letter of motivation in English
7. Legalizations and translations, if applicable (see tab "Foreign documents and degrees")

The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee. These will be scheduled from February to June - exact dates will be acknowledged soon.

• Aim
  The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for your chosen profession.
• Process
  In a written test your logical thinking skills and understanding of scientific processes are analyzed and documented. This test serves to determine your aptitude for a scientific education. In the second phase of the admission procedure you will take part in an interview to help determine your ability and readiness to learn. The focus is on motivation, capacity for careful consideration, ability to work well under pressure and endurance as well as the ability to express yourself verbally. The admission interview will be evaluated by a score.
• Criteria
  The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system:
  • Admission test (60%)
  • Admission interview (40%)

The admission committee (which comprises, among others, the head of the academic section and representatives of the teaching staff) awards places to the applicants who score highest in the tests. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.
 

• 15 to 16 days, split over 4 blocks per semester; attendance for the whole day required
• Supported by E-learning activities

Electives in the curriculum

As part of the curriculum, you must attend 3 elective courses worth 3 ECTS each. The elective courses may be from any program offered at FH Campus Wien, but must be related to sustainability or resource management. The possible electives and attendance of the courses is based on the number of available places. Some electives may require a separate admission procedure.