Austria · Bachelor's
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Bachelor in Business and Economics (BBE)
WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Course Overview
WU Vienna's Bachelor in Business and Economics (BBE) is the flagship English-taught undergraduate degree at Europe's largest business university — WU consistently sits in the FT European Business School top-30 and holds the triple AACSB / EQUIS / AMBA accreditation. The Campus WU is among the most architecturally distinctive European university campuses (designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, BUSarchitektur and others, completed 2013).
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants choose WU Vienna over UK options because the tuition is just €726.72/semester (€1,453/year) — under €5,000 for the entire 3-year degree, a fraction of UK Russell Group business fees — while the BBE programme is taught 100% in English and provides direct entry to WU's master's programmes (ranked top-30 in Europe). The three-year curriculum covers business administration, economics, quantitative methods, business law, accounting & finance, and management. Year 3 includes an internship and a specialisation track (Finance, Marketing, Information Systems, Strategy).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: BBB-ABB across three subjects including Mathematics.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (Commerce or Physical Science stream) including Mathematics.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 30-34 points with HL or SL Mathematics.
- check_circle Online math + business reasoning entrance test for shortlisted candidates.
- check_circle Motivation letter, CV.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 95 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle German not required — the BBE is taught 100% in English.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, two semesters, non-EU) | €1,453 | Rs. 501,400 |
| Living Expenses in Vienna (12 months) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| Health Insurance, Visa & ÖH Fee | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Books, Materials & Travel | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €16,653 | Rs. 5,745,400 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
WU BBE graduates progress overwhelmingly into WU's English-taught master's programmes (SIMC, International Management/CEMS, Quantitative Finance, Marketing) or into European master's at Bocconi, RSM, LSE. Direct-to-industry graduates qualify for Austria's 12-month post-study residence permit; the Red-White-Red Card (Austria's points-based skilled-worker visa) opens up on graduation. Major Austrian employers: Red Bull, Erste Bank, Raiffeisen Bank International, OMV, Andritz, Magna Steyr (auto), BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte, EY, KPMG. Median starting graduate salary (bachelor-level direct hires) €38,000-45,000. Sri Lankan returnees route into junior banking / consulting roles at HSBC, Big Four Colombo, and into management trainee programmes at JKH, MAS Holdings, Brandix.
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