Important information for students

Please note that the Department of East Asian Studies (incl. the secretariat) has limited office opening hours for students. Therefore, please book an appointment before going to their offices. For information on available time slots from Monday to Thursday, please visit secretariat's schedule. For your appointment request, please send an email with a detailed description of your inquiry to sinologie.ostasien@univie.ac.at. An appointment is not possible without prior notification.

  • For general questions concerning the EcoS programme please contact us at ecos@univie.ac.at.
  • For questions addressed to the Directorate of Studies, please contact Ms. Stefanie Yu.

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EcoS is a two-year multidisciplinary master program that focuses on the contemporary societal, political and economic issues in the East Asian region as a whole. East Asia is much more than just the sum of its parts, so the program emphasizes a comparativist approach to current transnational and regional issues.

The application window for the academic year 2025/2026 closed on April 7, 2025.

Read the latest announcements concerning courses, guest lectures, special events and other relevant changes within the program.

Get the latest insights and detailed analyses from EcoS staff on key issues and trends in the East Asian region.

 Most Recent Announcements

10.06.2025
 

Join us for a guest lecture on June 10, 2025, with Yong Ja Hong, doctoral candidate at the University of North Korean Studies.

05.06.2025
 

[Event] The Malaysia-Austria and ASEAN-EU Nexus in Advancing Effective Multilateralism

Alfred Gerstl will speak at a panel discussion organized by the Vienna School of International Studies.

30.05.2025
 

[Event] Navigating the New Deal Making Era: Power Dynamics in the Evolving Global Order

At the Astana International Forum 2025, Prof. Rüdiger Frank spoke about the changes in the international order, challenges, and opportunities.

07.05.2025
 

[Scholarship] Scholarships for Special Support to Students with Special Needs

The University of Vienna offers additional scholarships of up to €1.000.

07.05.2025
 

[Commentary] Wie die USA und China in Asien um die Vormacht kämpfen (German)

In his guest commentary, Alfred Gerstl writes about the geopolitical situation in Southeast Asia and how Donald Trump's (trade) policy is affecting...

06.05.2025
 

EcoS Lecturer Alfred Gerstl presents two EU-funded projects with support from EcoS students.