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Universität für Weiterbildung Krems

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world rank  1370

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Overview

Founded in 1994, the Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (University for Continuing Education Krems) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Krems an der Donau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University for Continuing Education Krems
Acronym UWK
Founded 1994
Motto Universität für Weiterbildung
University for Continuing Education
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University Location

Address Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30
Krems an der Donau
3500 Lower Austria
Austria
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Phone Number +43 (2732) 893 0
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fax Number +43 (2732) 893 4000

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universität für Weiterbildung Krems.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's admission information.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universität für Weiterbildung Krems a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Admission Office Admission Office

Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30
Krems 3500
(2732) 893 0


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität für Weiterbildung Krems.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Control Type Control Type

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems is a public higher education institution.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Library


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's main services:


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1995


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
  • Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA)
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität für Weiterbildung Krems's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Alliance of Sustainable Universities in Austria
  • University Network on Social Responsibility
  • Austrian University Continuing Education and Staff Development Network (AUCEN)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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