Continuing education in the field of communication & media

The newest developments of the digital age have a strong influence on libraries as service institutions. This certificate program aims at imparting knowledge that is essential for management activities at libraries.

Graduation: Certificate of the University of Vienna
Duration: 1 semester (part-time)
Language: German

This certificate program links the latest findings on research data management, open science and open research with the tasks of data stewards.

Graduation: Certificate of the University of Vienna
Duration: 2 semesters (extra occupational)
Language: English

Since November 2016, the University of Vienna has been offering a continuing education program in "Court and public service interpreting". The program lasts 2 semesters (full-time with compulsory class attendance on Fridays and Saturdays) and is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits.

Graduation: Academic Court and Public Service Interpreter
Duration: 2 semesters (full-time, courses usually take place at the same time as part-time courses)
Language: Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi, German with Albanian, Turkish or Ukrainian

The university continuing education program in "Library and Information Studies" prepares students for higher qualified functions in the area of information and knowledge management, with particular focus on libraries, information and documentation centers and similar institutions.

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  • Continuing education program Library and Information Studies

    The continuing education program in "Library and Information Studies" prepares students for higher qualified functions in the area of information and knowledge management, with particular focus on libraries, information and documentation centers and similar institutions.               

    Graduation: Academic Library and Information Expert
    Scope: 2 semesters (full-time) or 3 semesters (part-time)
    Language: German

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  • Master's upgrade Library and Information Studies

    The "Library and Information Studies" Master's upgrade builds on the continuing education program and concludes with the academic degree "Master of Science (Continuing Education)".

    Abschluss: Master of Science (Continuing Education)
    Dauer: 3 semester (part-time)
    Sprache: Deutsch

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With the certificate program “Teaching Librarian – Professionally Designing Education Offers at Libraries”, the University of Vienna provides a qualification opportunity in the field of library education. 

Graduation: Certificate of the University of Vienna
Duration: 2 semesters (part-time)

Language: German