General information on the mode of appointment

The Senate has established a body with the function title "Studienpräses" as a monocratic body to enforce the provisions of study law. The basis for this is the Universities Act 2002 (§ 19 para. 2 no. 2 UG).

After consultation with the Senate, the Rectorate shall appoint a scientist who is qualified in matters of study operations and international higher education and who has appropriate knowledge of study law.

The Rectorate shall appoint a suitable deputy on the recommendation of the Studienpräses and after consultation with the Senate.

The term of office of the Studienpräses and the Vice-Studienpräses shall be two years. Reappointments are permitted.

Further information can be found in the Statutes of the University of Vienna, part of the Studienpräses.