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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

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.

22.04.2025
 

[Article] The New North Korea: How Geopolitical Advantages and Growing Middle Class Prosperity Challenge the Next South Korean President

On 38 North, Prof. Rüdiger Frank explores the evolving dynamics of North Korea's geopolitical stance and internal developments, and how these pose...

15.04.2025
 

Join us for a guest lecture on May 5, 2025, with Jennifer Deibert, DPRK Program Director at the American Friends Service Commitee.

15.04.2025
 

Join us for a guest lecture on April 28, 2025, with Chad O'Carroll, CEO of NK News, NK Pro, Korea Pro, and the related holding company Korea Risk...