University of Vienna

The University of Vienna (German: Universität Wien) is a public research university located in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and among the largest institutions of higher learning in Europe. The university is associated with 16 Nobel prize winners and has been the home to many scholars of historical and academic importance.

University of Vienna
Universität Wien
Latin: Universitas Vindobonensis
Former name
Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis
TypePublic
Established1365; 658 years ago (1365)
Budget€691.5 million (2021)[1]
RectorSebastian Schütze
Academic staff
7,538[1]
Administrative staff
3,043[1]
Total staff
10,381
Students88,900 (2021)[1]
Postgraduates16,490
8,945
Location
Vienna, Austria

48°12′47″N 16°21′35″E
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue and White   
Affiliations
Websiteunivie.ac.at
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