Master's Project Charlotte Bastam, 2026, Photo © University of Applied Arts Vienna
Entry requirements
To study Art & Science, you will find all information here: https://www.dieangewandte.at/programmes and need to pass the entrance exam. Candidates should show a special interest in transdisciplinary projects and the ability
to deal with techniques that experiment with different methods and media. The two-year programme is held in English so candidates
should also be comfortable in conversing and writing in this language (no language certificate is necessary).
next Entrance Exam: 2027
Information meetings (during 2026)
For prospective applicants (optional; no registration necessary). It is recommended to join this meeting to find out more about the Art&Science Master's program, the application process and other details. You will learn about the structure of the program and have the opportunity to talk to lecturers and students.10 November 2026, 13:00–14:00 CET
Location: Art & Science Studio VIENNA (in presence! during Angewandte Open House)
1 December 2026, 13:00–14:00 CET
Location: per Zoom only!!
https://dieangewandte-at.zoom.us/j/66958227134
Application Procedure in 2027
The entrance exam consists of three phases. Each phase requires a positive assessment to move on to the next step.Phase 1
7–21 January 2027 – 13:00 CET (tbc) – online registration & portfolio submission period
via link to tool: https://application.uni-ak.ac.at/ OR https://www.dieangewandte.at/application1. Fill registration form
Upload preferably as ONE Pdf-document:
2. Letter of motivation – stating your interest in art and science as well as in the approach of the course (What do I expect from the course? Why do I want to study this? What is my professional vision for the future?)
3. Curriculum vitae – including contact information (telephone, email)
4. Digital portfolio – with your artistic and/or scientific works; if your portfolio is not in German/English, please translate the abstract only. Please use this format: PDF, max. 50 MB OR include link to shared drive/website in your motivation letter; name file: FirstName_LastName_Portfolio
UNTIL 4 February: notification by email from the Art & Science department
Positive assessment of the first phase is a requirement for the second phase. (Any other communication you may have with other departments of the Angewandte such as student office regarding visas etc. does not imply that you have already passed the first phase).
Phase 2
22+23 February 2027 – Written and practical tasks
online via zoom (links will follow)10:00 CET tasks distribution; 16:00 CET of the same day: deadline task submission per email
The second phase lasts two days and consists of two conceptual/creative tasks in the fields of art and science to be completed in English. Nothing is to be prepared in advance.
25 February, at the latest: notification by email by the Art & Science department
Positive assessment of the second phase is a requirement for the third phase, the interview.
Phase 3
26 February 2027 – Interview
online via zoom (link and times will follow)a.m. CET, single appointments
In the third phase, your aptitude for the programme is reviewed in an interview with the team.
Within the next two weeks: Notification of the final results by email by the Art & Science department.
Positive assessment of all three phases is a requirement to pass the entrance exam.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
9 March 2027, 13:00 CET – General feedback meeting (optional)
online via zoom (link will follow)For applicants who have not passed the exam; please note that we cannot offer any personal and further feedback beyond this one date.
Start of studies: October 2027
Enrolment/Admission period for the first semester at Angewandte starts in September. The Office of Student Affairs will inform all applicants who passed the exam in good time about the formalities.Questions on class organization and study programme content
To find out more about the Art & Science master's programme we invite you to attend one of our information meetings and/or to look at the formats/activities and works of previous students on our department website. You can also contact the Art & Science Office (Angewandte-Expositur Georg-Coch-Platz 2) for information you did not find on our website, our study programme, application procedure and studio issues via | +43.1.71133–2250 or visit our department during office opening hours.Questions on legal and general issues
The Office of Student Affairs details all administrative information related to application, enrolment at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, (each) semester registrations, Visa questions - especially for applicants from visa-sensitive countries, notarized documents, degrees, translations, fees, etc. here: https://www.dieangewandte.at/art_and_science_enPlease note that ongoing personal attendance in Vienna is required for the study programme.