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DIU
Vienna, Austria, Europe Private Est. 1995
Danube International University
Vienna-based university with English-taught business, international relations and data programmes, and an exchange network across the European Higher Education Area.
- Founded
- 1995
- Students
- 6,200
- International
- 55%
- Exchange
- Erasmus+
- Tuition / yr
- €9,500 – €16,000
- Intakes
- September, February
- Programmes
- 5
Overview
About DIU
Danube International University teaches entirely in English and draws more than half its students from outside Austria. Its programme mix leans toward international business, international relations, and applied data and analytics — subjects suited to Vienna's role as a base for international organisations.
An exchange network across the European Higher Education Area allows students to take a semester at a partner university, and many programmes include an internship semester.
- Austrian accreditation
- ECTS credit system
- Bologna Process aligned
- Erasmus+ partner
Strengths
Why choose DIU
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Exchange semester network
Partner agreements across the European Higher Education Area for a semester abroad.
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Internship semester
Many programmes build a supervised internship into the degree structure.
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Vienna location
A base for international organisations, consultancies and multinational headquarters.
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Majority international cohort
More than half of students come from outside Austria.
Available programmes
Programmes at DIU
Fees are indicative annual figures and are confirmed in your offer letter.
Bachelor's 2 programmes
Master's 2 programmes
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MBA / Professional 1 programme
Admissions
Entry requirements
Secondary education giving higher education eligibility for undergraduate entry. A recognised bachelor's degree in a related field for postgraduate entry, with motivation letter and CV. Competitive programmes interview shortlisted applicants.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 for most programmes; IELTS 6.0 accepted for selected undergraduate degrees.
Costs
Tuition fees and scholarships
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€9,500 – €16,000
Tuition per year
Indicative, confirmed in the offer letter
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September · February
Intakes
Deadlines differ by programme
Scholarships
Merit scholarships covering 15–50% of tuition, plus a small number of full-tuition awards for exceptional postgraduate applicants. Applications for the larger awards close before the main admission deadline.
Scholarship awards are decided by the university on the basis of your application. No agency can promise one in advance.
On campus
Campus and student life
A city campus close to central Vienna with seminar rooms, a data laboratory, library, careers centre and student lounge. The city's public transport network makes most student districts easily reachable.
Student life
Student-run societies including a Model United Nations team, debating, sport and cultural clubs, plus a large Erasmus community across Vienna's universities.
Applying
What your application needs
We prepare and check every item against the university's current published requirements before submission.
- Online application
- Certified transcripts and certificates with translations
- Passport copy
- English evidence
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Two academic references
- Interview (shortlisted applicants)
Student outcomes
Students we placed here
Four countries were on my list and they looked interchangeable to me. Putting the real costs side by side made the decision obvious in about twenty minutes.
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