Austria - Academic Quality with European Advantage

Modul University Vienna is a leading international private university, offering innovative, fully English-taught programs in business, tourism, sustainability, media, and data science. And from 2025 onward, in international relations and human resource management. MU provides a diverse, global learning environment and prepares students for responsible leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Every year, Modul University Vienna enriches the student experience with flagship events that connect academic learning to real-world practice. The Central European Case Competition (CECC) and the Modul Business Championship (MBC) bring together talented students from around the world to solve industry challenges in collaboration with leading companies. In addition, MU’s Career Days and Startup Nights serve as a key platform for students to engage directly with employers, explore career paths, and build professional networks. These annual initiatives strengthen MU’s role as an innovative hub for higher education, fostering practical skills, industry partnerships, and meaningful student development.

Top reasons to study at Modul University

• Innovative business university with strong expertise in globalization, sustainability, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship, and a long-standing legacy in tourism and hospitality research
• Truly diverse campus community, with over 75% international students
• Fully English-speaking university environment—from teaching to administration and student services
• Student-centered approach with small classes, personal mentorship, and a strong sense of community
• Industry-aligned programs enriched by expert guest lecturers, internships, applied projects, and tailored career coaching

Our history: 100+ Years of Excellence

Established in 1908, Tourism College MODUL is the world’s oldest vocational school dedicated to tourism and hospitality education. Modul University Vienna, founded in 2007, builds on this strong tradition while shaping the future of international, research-driven education.

At MU, our academic and research activities focus on forward-looking strategies that support the well-being of present and future generations. We aim to address economic, environmental, and social challenges through sustainable development, innovative thinking, and evidence-based solutions.

Our graduates embody curiosity, creativity, and the courage to challenge conventional wisdom. They uphold the principles of equality, justice, mutual respect, and appreciation for diversity and humanity, and they act as ambassadors for sustainable and responsible living.

With internationally respected faculty, innovative curricula, and a global community, Modul University Vienna prepares graduates to thrive in a dynamic, knowledge-driven society, continuing a legacy built on more than a century of excellence.

MU research

The international experiences and global networks of faculty advance the university’s research. Since all programs offer research-driven curricula, Modul University’s international faculty is engaged in innovative research, which has developed substantially. The departments and their faculty focus on 18 different research foci, which form the basis for the research output presented here, consisting of almost 815 publications, one third thereof in peer-reviewed journals, 68 funded research projects, 625 conference contributions, thereof more than 160 invited presentations, and 32 major awards for academic excellence. MU is ranked among the world’s 25 top-performing universities in top-cited publications by U-Multirank (2018).

Accreditation

All study programs at Modul University Vienna are accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria), a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). MU’s tourism programs are additionally accredited through UN Tourism’s TedQual certification (UNWTO & Themis), recognizing their commitment to responsible, sustainable, and development-oriented tourism education. Modul University Vienna is also a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ensuring the highest quality standards in postgraduate management education and strengthening global recognition across the international business education community.

MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®

The MCI links together the best out of science, economy and consulting to the unique concept of an international Entrepreneurial University of Applied Sciences, providing the platform for numerous academia-business activities including start-ups, executive education, summer & winter schools, study abroad programs, international conferences and more. It stands for internationality, academic quality, practice orientation, innovation, close cooperation with industry, solution-oriented research and development, first-class infrastructure, a high level of customer and service orientation, and international renown.

What we stand for - a unique university.

1. Applied and practical orientation

A balanced mix of MCI professors, executives and experts from business, science & consulting as well as experienced guest lecturers from all over the world deliver the synergetic synthesis of theory and practice. The knowledge acquired is directly applied in the course of projects or internships with renowned global companies. This is an aspect that the job market rewards: MCI graduates have an average of 2.8 job offers at the end of their studies.

2. Innovation & Dynamics.

The growth of the Entrepreneurial School® since its foundation in 1995/96 speaks for itself. Students as well as employees appreciate the dynamic side of the MCI. There is always something in motion, be it in the development of future-proof study and training programs, in the introduction of innovative mobile formats and efficient student services, or in the realization of exciting research projects.

3. Academic quality.

Continuous top results in accreditations, surveys and rankings confirm the high quality and acceptance of the MCI, strengthen its international reputation and create commitment and trust in its brand. The MCI can compete internationally with the best, and with its accreditation of the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), it belongs to the club of the most renowned business schools worldwide.

4. International Studies.

Students from 72 nations. Employees from 37 nations. 303 partner universities around the world. English as a working language: Internationality is an essential component of an MCI study. Studying or spending a semester abroad at the Entrepreneurial School® not only expands the professional horizons, but also provides an opportunity to acquire intercultural skills and build an international network.

Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management

The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide you with the management skills required in order to work as a mid-level manager within the hospitality-, hotel-, and tourism industry.
The diploma programme consists of three main areas:

Foreign language acquisition
Management skills
Practical training

Through the duration of the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management students will develop marketing and communication competencies, as well as being trained in guest relations, service, and cuisine. Students are also encouraged to work on their language skills which are also a natural progression when mixing with multicultural peers.
Upon completion of the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management graduates are awarded a Diploma and a business licence allowing them to establishing their own restaurant, hotel or travel agency.
The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management also qualifies graduates for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Study Hospitality and Tourism in Austria

The College of International Tourism Management (ITM) offers a unique study program that was created specifically for students who plan on having an international career in the field of hotel and tourism management.

ITM was the first college in Austria to introduce English as the language of instruction. The college is accredited and approved by the Austrian Ministry of Education. Graduates receive a diploma certified by the Austrian Government. The program is taught in English, and students have the opportunity to learn two additional languages which will help them become more confident while working worldwide.
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ITM works with ambitious individuals. Their target student is motivated and dedicated to specialising in the hospitality and service industry. By offering an applied study program, students will have a broad knowledge not only on theoritical but also on the practical level. Practical training is an essential part of development in this ever-growing industry. That is why they chose an operating hotel as their Campus - where students have the opportunity to become comfortable and familiar with their future working environment.

The two-year college program is available for a limited and carefully selected number of students in order to guarantee high quality and individual training during the practical and theoritical lessons. This ensures that lecturers can adapt and customize their lessons in accordance with individual student's preferences. ITM welcomes future managers and strives on giving them the training and necessary skills to reach their desired goals.