Getting ready for the entrance exam

Tests and exams at the university differ from those you know from school. When preparing for the entrance exam / aptitude test you will most likely realise that you have to read through a greater amount of material than you've been used to from school. It will include topics that you already know from school, but there will probably be many subjects with which you aren't yet familiar.

Visit the blog of the University of Vienna for many useful tips on self-management and time management, as well as useful learning strategies. Don't let the amount you need to read overwhelm you. It's the same for all prospective students.

The specialised sections include multiple-choice questions that relate to the literature you've had to study. You need to choose the correct the answer(s).

Many people think that preparing for a multiple-choice test is less time-consuming as you don't need to express what you know in your own words. Never underestimate multiple-choice tests - it may be more difficult to find the right answer among the options given than just writing down what comes to your mind about a topic. The questions don't always relate to mere factual knowledge but also to comprehension and practical application. This means that you have to fully understand what you have read and can use it in other situations too.

At school, you may have had to deal with subjects which you were not actually interested in. So you know how hard that can be. According to academic studies, people with great interest in the subjects of their degree programme are faster and more successful students. The same holds true for entrance exams / aptitude tests. If you can summon up interest in the majority of subjects, it will be easier for you to work on the study materials.

An online self-assessment (OSA) is required for all degree programmes that are subject to entrance exams or aptitude tests (except Psychology). The OSA provides a first insight into what your chosen degree programme is about and reveals to what extent your expectations in the programme have been realistic. In most cases, the OSA also includes interesting special tasks that show you what to expect. All OSAs of the University of Vienna are listed here.

Do you want to motivate yourself for studying and get a first taste of your life as a student? Do the uni:check! It also includes the opportunity to attend a lecture and practice multiple-choice questions.