The University of Applied Arts Vienna (Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien, often called “die Angewandte”) is an arts university in Vienna, Austria.
At a glance
| Address | Oskar-Kokoschka-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria |
| Fashion is taught in | Institute of Design |
| Fashion programme | Fashion, diploma programme |
| Length | 8 semesters (240 ECTS credits) |
| Degree | Mag.art. (Magister/Magistra artium) |
| Admission | Entrance exam showing artistic aptitude |
What is it?
The Angewandte is a university for art and design in the centre of Vienna. Fashion is one of the subjects in its Institute of Design, next to subjects such as industrial design, communication design and photography.
Fashion is taught as a single long programme, a diploma that lasts eight semesters (four years) and leads to the Mag.art. degree.
Fashion courses you can study
The university’s fashion programme, with its official name:
- Fashion (diploma programme, 8 semesters, Mag.art.)
How to apply
- You need to have finished compulsory schooling and pass an entrance exam that shows your artistic aptitude.
- After passing, you are admitted by handing in the required documents during the admission period.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Last checked: 1 November 2026.