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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

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world rank  719

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Overview

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna, Austria. This institution also has branch campuses in Tulln, Groß-Enzersdorf, Forchtenstein and Lunz am See. Founded in 1872, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung. BOKU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 154-year-old Austrian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. BOKU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BOKU
Founded 1872 Former name until 1974 was University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna
Motto Universität des Lebens
University of Life
Colours Green
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Location

Address Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 33
Vienna
1180 Vienna
Austria
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Phone Number (1) 47654 0
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Other locations Tulln, Groß-Enzersdorf, Forchtenstein and Lunz am See

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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1872


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universität für Bodenkultur Wien's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna 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 University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's academic range and degree level offering.



Universität für Bodenkultur Wien: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna.



University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Admission Office Admission Office

Gregor Mendel Strasse 33
Vienna 1180
(1) 47654 0


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Size and Profile

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Size and Profile


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Control Type Control Type

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Library


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Services


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universität für Bodenkultur Wien consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
  • Department of Applied Plant Sciences and Plant Biology
  • Department of Economic and Social Sciences
  • Department of Food Science and Technology
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department Water - Atmosphere - Environment
  • Department of Integrative Biology
  • Department space, landscape and infrastructure
  • Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards
  • Department of Material Science and Process Engineering
  • Department of Forest and Soil Sciences
  • Department of Sustainable Agriculture
  • Department of Biotechnology
  • Interuniversity Department for Agribiotechnology, IFA-Tulln

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna public or private?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna profit or non-profit?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna in terms of enrollment?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna in terms of academic staff?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna a coeducational institution?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna use?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna BOKU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna BOKU located?

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is located in Vienna, Vienna, Austria. Address: Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 33.

Is University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna BOKU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is accredited by Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung (since 1872).

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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