Recognition

Recognition

What does ‘recognition’ mean?

The term ‘recognition’ refers to a process in which achievements that you have not completed as part of your current degree programme are taken into account in your current degree programme. You have to apply for recognition. This is only possible if you have an official notice of admission to a degree programme at the University of Vienna. The directorate of studies decides whether achievements can be recognised.

For further information about types of achievements that can be recognised as well as recognition and validation topics, please see the website of the Office of the Studienpräses.

Special case: recognition regulations

A recognition regulation determines which courses are recognised for credit transfer between two degree programmes.

If a recognition regulation exists for your case, you do not have to apply for recognition.

Current recognition ordinances available to download as PDF files (individual)

  • Study programme example 1 (version 20XX) to study programme example 1 (version 20YY) – includes optional modules
  • Study programme example 2 (version 20XX) to study programme example 3 (version 20YY)
  • etc.

Options (individual)

If there are options available, please contact the StudiesServiceUnit/StudiesServiceCenter before applying the ordinance.

When do I need an assignment of examinations? (individual)

Please describe when an assignment is required and how students can assign the relevant exams. Explain the process or provide the contact details that students need.

e.g. Information on teacher education (individual)