Vienna University of Economics and Business
Welthandelsplatz 1
1020 Wien, Austria
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About
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), founded in 1898, is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious business universities. With over 21,800 students and 2,600 staff, WU is guided by values of excellence, responsibility, and internationality. It offers a wide range of programs including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and executive education across economics, business, law, and social sciences. Renowned for research in finance, management, sustainability, digitalization, and social responsibility, WU fosters innovation through its modern campus, strong ties to industry, and more than 240 partner universities worldwide. Its triple accreditation places it among the top 1% of business schools globally.
Sustainability at Vienna University of Economics and Business
WU places sustainability at the center of its mission, embedding environmental and social responsibility across research, teaching, campus culture, and community engagement. Guided by values of integrity, innovation, and global collaboration, WU prepares students to address pressing societal challenges and supports research that advances sustainable business and economic practices. The university’s modern campus fosters a culture of inclusion and environmental awareness, while partnerships with international institutions strengthen its global impact. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), WU is dedicated to shaping a fairer, greener, and more sustainable future.
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Scientists can assign themselves to the Competence Center for Sustainability in order to be supported in sustainability-related teaching and research. Twenty researchers have so far declared their affiliation with the Competence Center for Sustainability.
The Institute for Managing Sustainability looks at the economic, political, and social challenges faced when implementing the concept of sustainable development. The Institute’s researchers take an interdisciplinary approach in their research, teaching, and consulting activities.
The Institute for Ecological Economics and the Institute for Multi-Level Governance and Development which are part of the Department of Socioeconomics focus mainly on relevant spatial and environmental aspects of economic development in research and teaching.