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Studies in the field of economics and business at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt offer more than just an attractive programme of study. At the Faculty of Management and Economics – also known by the German abbreviation WiWi – , a great deal of importance is placed on implementing the newly acquired knowledge in a practical setting through project work. What’s more, students are given many opportunities to gain experience abroad. Whether this takes the form of a semester abroad or a summer school, there is something for everyone.
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Our degree programmes
There are five Bachelor’s degree programmes, six Master’s degree programmes,
one teacher training programme and four Doctoral programmes to choose from.
Bachelor’s degree programmes
BA Geography / Bachelor of Education in Geography and Economics
BA Information Management
BA Information and Communications Engineering - Business Engineering
Master’s degree programmes
MA Geography and Regional Research: Geographical Systems Sciences
MA International Management
MA Information Management
MA Media & Convergence Management
Doctoral degree programmes
Doctorate in Social Sciences and Economics
Doctorate in Natural Sciences
Getting started …
New starter checklists
All beginnings are hard, but our new starter checklists give you a summary of all the key steps you need to take to prepare for your studies.
Important dates and deadlines
Important dates & deadlines, including admission periods & deadlines, public holidays & graduation ceremonies can be found here.
Degree programmes with an entrance examination
In the case of some of the degree programmes offered by Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, students are required to go through a special admission procedure in order to be admitted to the desired degree programme. Entrance examinations are scheduled to take place just once per year, before the start of the winter semester.
Each of the following degree programmes has its own particular entrance examination:
BA Teacher Training Degree in Geography (information in German)
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WiWi students
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departments
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partner universities
Information & advice
School pupils and prospective students
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt runs a number of events that give you the chance to get to know the university a little better and sample student life.
Students and employees from all degree programmes provide advice and information on the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. Taster lectures, workshops and campus and library tours are also available.
School visits / university visits
AAU students regularly visit schools across Austria. It is also possible to arrange for a whole class to visit AAU and attend specially organised lectures and workshops.
Particularly motivated school pupils may attend courses as non-degree students before they have obtained their school leaving certificate.
Prospective students are able to attend taster events. Accompanied by a current student, they attend a course and then have the opportunity to ask questions about studying at the university.
Contact details
Faculty of Management and Economics
Mag. Siegrid Erken-Hüttner
Southern Wing, 1st floor, Room E.1.14
Phone: +43 463 2700 4009
E-mail: wiwi [at] aau.at
Website (Faculty)
PR & Marketing
Mag. Patricia Leitgeb
Services Building, 2nd floor, Room K.2.21
Phone: +43 463 2700 9314
E-mail: wirtschaft [at] aau.at
Follow this link for more information points and useful contact details.
New students
It’s natural to have a lot of questions when starting university. But don’t worry! There are plenty of places ready to offer help and advice. At the start of semester, the Austrian National Students’ Union runs (ÖH) runs welcome days and tutorials for students in their first semester.You can also get in touch with your student representative at any time. You will always receive advice from a student in a later semester who is familiar with your programme of study and who is equipped to give you some useful tips.
The Admissions and Examinations Office is here to support you from matriculation through to graduation. This office is responsible for admissions, recognition of qualifications, individual studies, entitlement to study and examinations in particular.
The programme directors (SPL) are responsible for issues relating to the organisation and governance of your programme. They decide whether examinations taken at another domestic or overseas institution can be recognised by AAU and also issue degree certificates. The programme director responsible for your programme of study can be found on this page under “Our degree programmes”; simply select the relevant subject.
Received a top grade in your school leaving qualification?
The Faculty of Management and Economics’ international funding programme is aimed at students who have passed their school leaving qualification with an “excellent” or “good” grade and who are starting a Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration and/or Business and Law at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. If your application for the programme is successful, you will be guaranteed a place at a partner university for your semester abroad!
With 35 partner universities in the EU and a further 52 Joint Study partners all over the world, your semester abroad is certain to be an unforgettable experience. The following mobility programmes are available:
- Erasmus+ semester abroad
- Joint Study semester abroad
- Language grants
- Erasmus+ traineeships
- Research placements in the EU and abroad
- Summer schools
Applications:
Please send your application, along with your school leaving certificate and personal statement, to the following address:
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
Faculty of Management and Economics
“International Funding Programme” Siegrid Erken-Hüttner
Universitätsstraße 65–67
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
Queries & information:
Siegrid Erken-Hüttner
Telephone: +43 463 2700 4009
E-mail: siegrid.erken-huettner [at] aau.at
Studying abroad
Mobility programmes
Partner universities
The Faculty of Management and Economics has links with over 80 universities across world, including many in Europe. Overseas study placements are offered at a number of partner universities for a variety of different mobility programmes and subjects.
There is also a wide range of summer schools available at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. To take part, grant applications can be submitted to the International Office.
Application
To submit an application go to ‘My applications’ in your online student portal.
If you have any questions about how to apply, the International Office will be happy to help.
Recognition of examinations
Please contact the relevant programme director to have your examinations recognised:
Scholarships & grants
The Faculty of Management and Economics is always happy to hear from potential scholarship sponsors. We would also like to thank the following organisations, which have provided scholarships to the faculty for many years:
- Verein zur Förderung der Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der AAU (Association for the Promotion of Business Studies at AAU), which provides a grant to support study placements abroad for Applied Business Administration students.
- The Kärntner Sparkasse Private Foundation: Call for Applications 2018
New grant programme for students in the EU: spend a semester abroad at one of eight universities in New Zealand with “Dream NEW”! Apply here.
The European Funding Guide provides an overview of the various grants available in the EU.
Additional grants and scholarships for study and work placements abroad can be found on the International pages (information in German).
Would you like to complete your Master’s at Alpen-Adria-Universität?
Student life
When studying, it’s also important to take some time out. On the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt campus and in the surrounding area, there are many different sports and cultural activities available to help you forget about exams and the stress of studying. Lake Wörthersee is just a few minutes away, and there are also housing options and a wide range of restaurants near the campus.
AAU’s position between the cultures of the Alps and the Mediterranean brings with it a wealth of options for day trips and leisure. For example, you can:
- go hiking or ski on the Gerlitzen mountain within 30 minutes
- swim off the Italian coast in two hours
- enjoy the Venice Biennale within two and a half hours
- stroll through the Old Town in Rovinj, Croatia, in three hours.
Job & career
Many students at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt work alongside their studies – firstly, to finance their studies and secondly, to gain additional qualifications and initial experience in their future profession.
The AAU Careers Service helps students find work experience and part-time/holiday jobs and offers AAU graduates a professional service to help them prepare for entry into the world of work. As a first port of call, the Careers Service offers individual consultations, workshops and events on the subject of careers and work.
Job portals
The Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt jobs board lists current vacancies and placements, as well as company profiles for speculative applications. The weekly jobs newsletter delivers information on the latest jobs and news from the world of work to your mailbox free of charge!
- Experteer – Headhunter
- Die Zeit
- FAZ
- academics.de
- Locanto job offers
- Workbeat (Startup at Vienna University of Economics and Business)
- Jooble
