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WU Vienna (Vienna University of Economics & Business) offers 5+ scholarships for Indian Master’s students: WU Excellence Scholarship (EUR 5,000/year), Forte Foundation Fellowship for Women, CEMS partnership funding, OeAD Scholarship, and Erasmus Mundus Joint MBA. Plus EUR 750/sem tuition makes MSc programs at WU effectively Rs 4-5 Lakh tuition for the full 2-year program.
WU Vienna Scholarships for Indians — Quick Facts (2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| WU Excellence Scholarship | EUR 5,000/yr (10% admits) |
| Forte Foundation (Women) | EUR 5,000-15,000 tuition reduction |
| CEMS partnership | Funding via partner unis |
| OeAD | EUR 1,050/mo + tuition waiver |
| Erasmus Mundus Joint MBA | EUR 1,400/mo + tuition + travel |
| WU Career Center industry sponsors | EUR 2,000-15,000 variable |
| Tuition (no scholarship) | EUR 750/sem (Rs 65K/year) |
| Application deadline | March 31 (Sept intake) |
What’s in this guide
- WU Excellence Scholarship
- Forte Foundation Fellowship (Women Only)
- CEMS Partner Funding
- OeAD & Erasmus Mundus
- Quick Answers (Voice / AI Search)
WU Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to top 10% admitted international students at WU Vienna. EUR 5,000/year tuition reduction OR full tuition waiver. Auto-evaluated with admission application.
Forte Foundation Fellowship (Women Only)
Forte Foundation supports women in MBA worldwide. WU Vienna is partner. Fellowship gives Indian female applicants EUR 5,000-15,000 tuition reduction at WU MBA / MSc programs.
CEMS Partner Funding
WU Vienna is a CEMS partner. CEMS Master’s in International Management has funding from partner companies (Coca-Cola, BNP Paribas, Henkel) covering up to full tuition for top performers.
OeAD & Erasmus Mundus
Standard Austrian scholarships open to WU admits. Plus Erasmus Mundus Joint MBA programs (with HEC Paris, Bocconi) provide EUR 1,400/mo + travel + tuition.
Quick Answers (For Voice & AI Search)
Q: Top WU Vienna scholarship for Indians?
A: WU Excellence Scholarship (EUR 5K/yr) for top 10% admits.
Q: How to apply WU Excellence?
A: Automatic with admission application. Apply by March 31 with strong GMAT 700+ + GPA 8.5+.
Q: Forte Foundation eligibility?
A: Female MBA applicants only. Apply via forteexchange.org by January.
Q: Erasmus Mundus Joint MBA at WU?
A: Yes — partners include HEC Paris, Bocconi. EUR 1,400/mo + tuition + travel.
Q: Cost of WU Vienna without scholarship?
A: EUR 1,500 tuition for 2-year MSc + Rs 22-30L living = Rs 25-30 Lakh.
Q: GMAT requirement for WU MBA scholarships?
A: 700+ for WU Excellence. 650+ for Forte.
Q: Other Indian funding options?
A: OeAD (EUR 1,050/mo), Indian government scholarships (rare for MBA), education loans from Indian banks.
Q: Best WU program for scholarships?
A: MSc International Management (CEMS) — partner universities provide direct industry funding.
Q: Industry-sponsored thesis at WU?
A: Yes — Coca-Cola, Henkel, OMV regularly sponsor MSc theses paying EUR 1,200-2,000/mo.
Q: Application deadline?
A: March 31 for September 2026 intake at WU Vienna.
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About the Author
Saumitra Rajput — Founder, Kadamb Overseas, Ahmedabad. 14+ yrs guiding Indians to Europe. YouTube: @EuropeWithSaumitra | WhatsApp: +91 99133 33239.
Saumitra Rajput
Saumitra Rajput is the founder of Kadamb Overseas Pvt. Ltd., India's leading Europe-focused study abroad consultancy based in Ahmedabad. With 14+ years of expertise in European education, he has personally counselled 2,500+ Indian families and helped 500+ students secure admission to top European universities including TU Munich, ETH Zurich, EPFL, KU Leuven, HEC Paris, Sapienza Rome, TU Wien, and Warsaw University of Technology. He has visited 25+ European universities, partners with 250+ EU institutions, and maintains a 97% visa success rate.
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