Vienna - City of Research

Vienna's distinction as a place for scientific research and innovation goes back many centuries, it is one of the oldest university cities in Europe. Today, with nearly 200,000 students, Vienna is the biggest university city in the German-speaking countries. Around a quarter of the city’s enrolled students come from abroad.

The research landscape is shaped by 9 universities, 5 technical colleges, as well as almost 1,500 research institutions. Working in Vienna means finding a creative and stimulating environment. Living in Vienna also means living in a city that is regularly rated as having the best quality of life.

Vienna supports research and science

Vienna is not only a city of culture, but also a city of knowledge. For a city such as Vienna, innovation is a key factor when it comes to safeguarding and expanding employment opportunities and the high quality of living for everybody in Vienna.

The City of Vienna encourages application-oriented research through the Vienna Business Agency and the Vienna Science and Technology Fund WWTF. Further funds and foundations support research with prizes and grants.

• Statistics - Vienna in Figures
• Brochure "Research and Development - Vienna in Figures"
• Brochure "Business Location - Vienna in Figures
• Business subsidies and financing

Strategy "VIENNA 2030 - Economy & Innovation"

The Strategy "VIENNA 2030 - Economy & Innovation" builds on the strengths of the business location Vienna and makes use of the existing potential. The intention is to put forward "Viennese solutions” to provide answers to the big challenges of coming years from climate change to digitalisation.