Leave of absence during the semester

A leave of absence during the semester is only possible, if one of the following reasons comes to pass after the beginning of the semester:

Unforeseen and inevitable events

• Pregnancy
  Proof: mother-child pass or medical confirmation of the expected date of birth
• Child care or other care obligations
  Note: You can apply multiple times for a leave of absence until the child reaches age of majority.
  Proof: birth certificate(s) and copy of the residential registration form (Meldezettel) of parent and child to proof both live in the same household or proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate) and official notification of care level or confirmation by a medical specialist about need for care (no diagnosis needed!)
• Disease that prevents you from pursuing your studies
  Proof: medical confirmation of a considerable impairment from your studies due to injury/disease with a duration of at least four weeks (no diagnosis needed!)
• Temporary impairment in relation to a disability
  Proof: disability card, expert evaluation

Application for leave of absence in October/March

If you were admitted at the University of Vienna in the preceding semester and apply for leave of absence from 1 to 31 October (for the winter semester) or from 1 to 31 March (for the summer semester) you may: 

• attend lectures/classes
• hand in academic papers 
• take examinations (study achievements – especially classes/exams remain valid if completed before the submission of the application for leave of absence remain valid)

After the following deadline the aforementioned things are no longer possible: 

• leave of absence in winter semester: from 1 November to 28/29 February
• leave of absence in summer semester: from 1 April to 30 September 
  

Application for leave of absence from November/April

If you apply for leave of absence during the semester after 31 October (for the winter semester) or 31 March (for the summer semester), you are not allowed to do the following after submitting your application: 

• attend lectures/classes
• hand in academic papers
• take examinations (study achievements – especially classes/exams remain valid if completed before the submission of the application for leave of absence remain valid)

These rules apply for the following periods: 

• in winter semester: from the time of application until 28/29 February
• in summer semester: from the time of application until 30 September