Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

About the course

A four-year, 240 ECTS degree taught in English, covering international relations theory, international law, international political economy and international organisations, with course clusters in politics, international studies and history and a final thesis. Study abroad is encouraged but not required.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Webster Vienna does not publish specific Leaving Certificate rules. It asks for a completed secondary school qualification with good academic results, at least equivalent to a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and it accepts European school-leaving certificates. Confirm with admissions how your Higher Level and Ordinary Level grades will be assessed.
• You apply with transcripts from your last three years of secondary school, a personal statement in English of at least 300 words and one recommendation letter; the admissions committee may ask for an interview (in person, online or by phone). No specific maths requirement is published.
• English: Ireland is not on the list of countries whose citizens are automatically exempt. You can be exempted with transcripts showing four years at a secondary school taught in English; otherwise you need a test such as IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge C1 Advanced. Students from Irish-medium schools should check with admissions.

How to apply

1. Check the datesEU/EEA deadline for autumn 2026 entry was 31 July 2026. Look for the autumn 2027 deadline on the admissions page and apply early to stay eligible for scholarships.
2. Prepare documentsPassport page, transcripts from your last three school years (5th and 6th year results or predicted grades), a personal statement in English of at least 300 words, one recommendation letter, and proof of English or evidence of English-medium schooling.
3. Apply onlineSubmit the application through Webster’s online application portal. The admissions committee may invite you to a short interview.
4. Pay the deposit and enrolOnce you are admitted, pay the 1,000 euro deposit (it counts toward tuition) before registering for classes, then send your final Leaving Certificate results.

Costs

• Private university: full-time undergraduate tuition is a flat 24,068 euro a year (12,034 euro per semester) for 2026/27, the same for EU and non-EU students. EU students pay a 1,000 euro admission/registration deposit before registering for classes, which is credited toward tuition. There is also the Austrian student union (ÖH) fee of 26.20 euro per semester and a 100 euro graduation fee. No application fee is listed.

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