Welcome to the University of Vienna

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 74,000 students are enrolled at the University of Vienna, in close to 180 courses. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with close to 8,600 employees, 6,500 of which are scientists and academics. 

News

Pairing of Chromosomes

Verena Jantsch-Plunger, biologist at the University of Vienna, researches the movement, homologous pairing and interhomolog recombination of chromosomes.

2009-11-20

Ken Binmore: Why are humans moral?

Ken Binmore, Emeritus Professor of Economics at London University, holds the 2nd Franz Vranitzky Chair for European Studies. On Tuesday 24 November 2009, Binmore will give his public lecture on "The Origins of Fairness Norms".

2009-11-18

Friedrich Stadler: Chairman of the "European Philosophy of Science Association" (EPSA)

Friedrich Stadler - Professor for History and Philosophy of Science (Department of Philosophy and Department of contemporary history) - is chairman of the "European Philosophy of Science Association" (EPSA) since October 2009.

2009-11-10

New article about Nanostructured TiO2

Thilo Hofmann (Dept. of Environmental Geosciences) and Tom Battin (Dept. of Freshwater Ecology) published about "Nanostructured TiO2: Transport Behavior and Effects on Aquatic Microbial Communities under Environmental Conditions".

2009-11-09

Guided Tours through the Main Building of the University of Vienna

The Guided Tours provide an insight into the interiors of the oldest university in the German-speaking cultural area. Meeting point: Main entrance. Every Saturday, 11 am. Adults: EUR 5, Children (< 6 years): free.

2009-11-01