Overview

The Strategic Communication  programme from Webster Vienna Private University   combines knowledge management, public relations, problem-solving, negotiation, leadership, persuasion, media literacy, communication theory, corporate and crisis communication, promotions and communication campaigns that graduates can apply in workforce situations. By the end of the programme, you will be proficient in strategic writing and message creation, research, audience analysis, persuasion and new skills as you undertake a career in nearly any industry in which organizations need to create communication strategies.

Students also acquire advanced knowledge and develop skills and competencies in public relations, advertising, media studies and speech communication, as well as knowledge management, negotiation, leadership, persuasion, corporate and crisis communication, promotions and communication campaigns. Through exposure to and participation in faculty research, as well as interaction with an array of experts and prominent external lecturers, students gain valuable insight into how to use strategic writing and message creation, research, audience analysis, persuasion and social media skills to create communication strategies. They learn to work independently and how to collaborate with others on constructing and communicating strategically important messages in a professionally sound and ethical manner, in line with WVPU’s profile and objectives.

Programme Structure

Courses include

• Media 

• Media Writing 

• Strategic Communications and Public Relations 

• New Media Messaging 

• Ethics in the Media 

• Marketing Communications 

• Persuasion 

Academic requirements

Here is grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

2.5/5

English requirements

IELTS

6.0

DUOLINGO

110

PTE

53

TOEFL

80

Scholarships Information

Visa information

Student Visas for Austria
Are you from Bangladesh? You’ll likely need a student visa to study in Austria.

No worries, we’re here to help you get ready! Here’s what you need to know and do:

Check if you need a student visa
As a Bangladeshi planning full-time study in Austria, you generally need a student residence permit (Visa D or Red-White-Red Card – Student) depending on the program duration.

Visit the official Austrian Embassy or Consulate website
Find the latest, most reliable info on visa procedures, requirements, fees, and timelines.
Bookmark and review it carefully.

Watch the deadlines
Visa processing can take several weeks.
Austrian universities have fixed intake periods—missing deadlines may delay your enrollment.
Start your application early.

Prepare your paperwork
You’ll likely need:

• Valid passport

• Letter of acceptance or Certificate of Admission from an Austrian university

• Completed visa application form

• Proof of financial support for tuition and living costs (minimum ~€11,000 per year)

• Health insurance valid in Austria

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Proof of English or German proficiency (depending on your program)

• Medical certificate and police clearance (if requested)

Show proof of finances
Demonstrate you can cover tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs.
Prepare recent bank statements, blocked account documents, or financial sponsorship letters.

Improve your language skills
Even if you already have test scores, keep practicing for better communication and academic success.

Getting your Austrian student visa may feel like a lot—but it’s a vital step toward an amazing international study experience.

Good luck!

Work Permit

Find out all you need to know about work permit regulations for studying part-time (during studies) and full-time (after studies) in Austria

Work while studying in Austria

If you’re an international student in Austria, you may need permission to work depending on your visa or residence permit type. Students holding a Student Residence Permit can work part-time during studies under specific conditions.