For international applicants
WU Vienna WISO Entrance Exam — What International Applicants Need to Know
This page provides background information in English for international applicants considering the WU Vienna WISO entrance exam. Our preparation platform itself is in German, because the exam requires German language skills.
About the WU Vienna WISO Entrance Exam
The WISO entrance exam (German: Aufnahmetest für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften) is the admission test for the bachelor's degree program at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, WU). The exam is mandatory for applicants who exceed available study places.
The test is conducted entirely in German and covers three sections:
- Mathematics — algebra, functions, percentage calculations, word problems
- Business and economics fundamentals — micro/macroeconomics, accounting, marketing, law, management
- German reading comprehension — analyzing texts and evaluating statements
Format: 45 questions in 150 minutes. Each question consists of multiple statements that the applicant evaluates as true or false. The exam is administered on paper under supervised conditions.
German Language Required
Because the exam includes a German reading comprehension section and the bachelor's program is taught in German, applicants must have strong German language skills — typically C1 level or native equivalent.
If German is not your strong suit, the WU offers other bachelor's programs taught in English with different admission requirements (for example, BSc Business and Economics or BSc International Business Administration). Those programs have their own admission procedures and are not covered by this platform.
About wisotest.at
wisotest.at is an independent, German-language preparation platform for the WU Vienna WISO entrance exam. It is not affiliated with WU Vienna. The platform offers:
- Ten full exam simulations under realistic conditions (45 questions, 150-minute timer)
- Detailed solutions and explanations for every statement
- Performance analytics and weakness detection
- AI-powered personalized study plan export (compatible with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
- Spaced-repetition flashcards across six economic subject areas
- Free practice questions accessible without purchase
One-time payment of €49 for permanent access. No subscription. Seven-day money-back guarantee.
Useful Resources
- Official WU Vienna admission information: wu.ac.at admission overview
- English-taught WU bachelor programs: wu.ac.at English bachelor overview
- Our German preparation platform: wisotest.at
- Free German practice questions: wisotest.at/ueben
- Free German flashcards: wisotest.at/ueben/karteikarten
Contact
Inquiries (in German or English): hallo@wisotest.at