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With more than 25,000 students, WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is the largest economics and business university in the European Union. It is known for its comprehensive selection of fields and numerous specializations in teaching and research. Its excellent academic credentials and the practical relevance of its programs, together with excellent job prospects for its graduates, all make WU an attractive choice for students from all over the world. 23% of WU’s students are international, mainly coming from the Central and Eastern European region.

The WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) faculty is made up of 12 academic departments and 14 interdisciplinary research institutes. Strategic emphasis is placed on research in finance, business law, and Central and Eastern Europe the later through the Compentence Center for CEE. WU is well-known for its unique entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, and its truly international spirit, and WU professors play key roles as innovators and peers in a variety of scientific communities.

Internationalization has always been one of WU’s strongest assets. As a member of numerous international networks such as CEMS, WU has access to high-quality international partners for collaboration on different levels and topics. WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) also hosts the Vienna Graduate School of Finance and its excellent, internationally-oriented PhD program. WU’s connections with the corporate world – and in particular with the financial industry - are well-established and actively maintained. Adjunct professors and lecturers from the industry add to WU’s competitive advantage. Cooperations with national and international companies and institutions benefit research and teaching by providing content and funding.

Thanks to its high quality standards, WU was awarded the prestigious EQUIS accreditation in 2007. It is the first and only Austrian university and one of only four universities in the German-speaking world to have attained this international accreditation. The renowned Financial Times “Masters in Management Ranking 2009” ranked WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 16th among the top 50 universities.

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