WU Vienna entrance exam (WiSo admission test)

How the WU entrance exam works and how to register

Key facts

How the exam works

The WiSo exam is held once a year in person. You can’t choose the date yourself.

All candidates sit the exam together in a large exam venue, each at their own desk.

You may bring a calculator and writing materials. Everything you need for the tasks is handed out on site, and there is also a pen on the desk just in case.

The exam lasts 2 hours without a break.

Registration and cost

Full details on registering for the exam are on the official WU website.

As of 2026, the service fee for the exam is €50.

The service fee isn’t refunded, even if you don’t pass the exam.

Parts of the exam

01. Economics basics

All questions in this part are based strictly on the official economics book that WU recommends for preparation, so start working with it early. The book has four parts, and questions can come from any of them. There is no way to predict which topics will come up in the exam.

02. German reading comprehension

In this part you get an economics text at roughly B2–C1 level. Your task is to read it carefully and answer the questions about it.

03. Mathematics

The maths part is multiple choice too. You don’t write down any working: each question comes with answer options, and you decide which of them are correct.

2026 statistics and cut-off score

Registration

The steps for 2026 in brief. Details on the official WU website.

  1. Register online
    • Fill in the registration form on the WU website.
    • You can apply even while you’re still in your final school year.
  2. Online Self-Assessment (OSA)
    • The OSA link is in your registration form.
    • It isn’t graded and doesn’t affect anything – but you must complete it fully and on time.
    • Once done, a green tick appears in the form.
    • Technical problems: email aufnahmeverfahren@wu.ac.at with the subject “OSA” and your OSA ID.
  3. Pay the fee – €50
    • Online banking, EPS or card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners).
    • The fee isn’t refunded – even if you’re not admitted. So do the OSA first, then pay.
    • Payment is confirmed when a green tick appears in the form.
    • In 2026 the fee was waived for Ukrainian citizens.
  4. Entrance exam
    • In person at Messe Wien (VIECON). There is no alternative date.
    • Bring: official photo ID (original), the printed invitation, a blue or black pen and an approved calculator.
  5. Results
    • Sent by email and shown in your registration form.

FAQ

What is the WiSo Aufnahmeprüfung?

It is the entrance exam of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) for the Business, Economics and Social Sciences bachelor (WiSo). It is part of the admission procedure (Aufnahmeverfahren), in which places are awarded based on exam results.

What parts does the WU entrance exam have?

Three parts: economics basics (based on the official WU study script), German reading comprehension of an economics text at B2–C1 level, and mathematics. All questions are multiple choice.

How long is the exam and how does it work?

The exam lasts 2 hours without a break. It is held once a year in person at a large exam venue; you can’t choose another date. You may bring a calculator and writing materials.

What is the cut-off score for the WU entrance exam?

In 2026 the cut-off was around 89 points. 6,370 people competed for 2,703 places. The cut-off changes every year depending on the number of places and the results.

How much does the WU entrance exam cost?

In 2026 the service fee was €50. It isn’t refunded, even if you are not admitted. You must complete the Online Self-Assessment (OSA) before paying.

How do I prepare for the WiSo entrance exam?

The economics questions are based on the official WU study script, so start there, chapter by chapter. WU WONNA has a practice test with explanations for every sub-chapter, and full mock exams in the real format (the official 2026/27 practice test, Set 1 and Set 2) show where you stand on time and across all parts.

Is WU WONNA the official WU website?

No. WU WONNA is an independent project, not affiliated with or representing the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). Official admission information is available only at wu.ac.at.

What is WU WONNA?

WU WONNA (wuwonna.at) is an online platform (in English, German and Russian) to prepare for the entrance exam of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien, WiSo Aufnahmeprüfung): mock exams in the real exam format, practice tests for every chapter of the official WU study script, and explanations for every answer. The name is WU + “wanna”: “I wanna get into WU”. There is also a YouTube channel and a Telegram channel, @wuwonna.