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WU Vienna Tax law

Application

Admission requirements

(1) 3-year Bachelor's degree in relevant subject areas from an internationally recognised university or higher education institution
(2) Sufficient evidence of English language skills
 

Deadlines

The deadline for applications for the 2024/2025 full-time program was January 29, 2024.

For late applications, please approach Ms. Barbara Ender, b.ender@akademie-sw.at 

All details in connection with the 2025 - 2027 courses including online application will be available as from mid-September 2024.

 

 

Checklist

The following documents must be included when submitting your online application:

(1) Résumé (with reference to work experience; if you mention qualifications, please attach certificates that confirm them, e.g. certificate of appointment as tax advisor, certificate Certified Accountant)

(2) Letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages, addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)

(3) 2 letters of recommendation (written by course teachers and/or supervisors from an employment relationship, each maximum 2 pages, addressed to Prof. Michael Lang, dated and signed)

(4) Certificate/diploma conferring the academic degree: (a) scanned original document plus (b) scanned official translation

(5) Transcript of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree: (a) scanned original document plus (b) scanned official translation

(6) Proof of duration of studies and workload*)

(7) Proof of sufficient English language skills**)

(8) Passport: the page showing your full name, date of birth and nationality

(9) Passport style photograph

*) Accepted proof of duration of studies and workload:
• Diploma supplement
• An official confirmation from the university regarding duration of studies and workload
• A link to the website of the university to download the curriculum (either in English or German)

**) Accepted proof of sufficient English language skills:
• A full English-taught bachelor’s program (at least 3 years) or master’s program (at least 2 years)
• A valid certificate, e.g. Cambridge Certificate, IELTS, TOEFL
• English as first language or longtime practice

Documents not in German or English must be accompanied by an official, certified translation into English.

Please note that only complete applications - including the requested documents - will be considered.