The university was first chartered, following the model
of the University of Paris, by the Habsburg duke Rudolf IV of Austria, as an
expression of his rivalry with German king Charles IV, who had founded the
University of Prague in 1348. After Rudolf’s brother and successor, Albert III,
reorganized the foundering university in 1384, endowing it generously,
broadening the curriculum, and making enrollment more geographically
comprehensive, Vienna achieved first rank among universities in the
German-speaking east, with special distinction in medicine, law, and theology.
The university was a centre of revolution in 1848 and in
1850 won important reforms, including greater freedom for teachers and
students, the seminar method of instruction, and a wider selection of subjects.
In 1878 women were admitted to study in the philosophy (liberal arts) faculty
on a limited basis, broadened 11 years later; in 1900 the medical school became
coeducational, in 1919 the law school. The modern university includes faculties
of Roman Catholic and of Protestant theology, social sciences and economics,
medicine, basic and general sciences, human sciences, and mathematics and
natural sciences.
The Campus of the University of Vienna is a very special
place: because of its history as the former General Hospital, because of its
architecture and its overall concept.As a part of the University of Vienna the
Campus unites more than 15 departments of the Faculty of Historical and
Cultural Studies and the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies.
Studying
at the University of Vienna means being part of a large and diverse community.
About 92,000 students are currently pursuing a degree at the University of
Vienna. About 27,000 of them are foreign students and come from 140 different
countries. From astrophysics to zoology: Our students can select from the
largest range of degree programmes in Austria. The University of Vienna
provides more than 180 degree programmes, including 57 bachelor's programmes,
112 master's programmes and 3 diploma programmes, 8 doctoral programmes and 41
university continuing education and training programmes.
The
University of Vienna is also the largest research and educational institution
in Austria with a total of 6,800 academics. Our teaching staff embeds the
principle of research-led teaching in their lectures. They impart knowledge
about latest research findings in their courses and their students are able to
participate in original research. The
Campus is a place of work for students and researchers, but also a place of
knowledge exchange, of art and culture, of business and entertainment. Congresses
take place here, students meet researchers, researchers meet colleagues from
all over the world, but you will also find many Viennese coming to the events
or the local shops. Businesses, shops, restaurants and bars invite everybody to
the Campus of the University of Vienna.
With
more than 180 degree programmes, 40 university continuing education and
training programmes and about 93,000 students, the University of Vienna is the
largest and most diverse educational institution in Austria. The University of
Vienna celebrates its 650th Anniversary in 2015. It is the oldest university in
the German-speaking world and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Our 650
years of experience prepare us for the issues and challenges of the future.
At
the University of Vienna, we are convinced that diversity enriches community
life and work. Diversity is encouraged by applying the principle of equal
opportunities in all areas of university activity. The University of
Vienna seized its 650th Anniversary to open its doors to the public and provide
information about the University's responsibilities and achievements. The Alma
Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis – with about 9,700 employees and more than
93,000 students – organised various events to emphasise the importance of
research and teaching in the further development of our society and in the
education of future generations.
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