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Apply for START Vienna 2025 🚀

We are excited that you want to become part of our community and are interested in START Vienna!

Please fill out the fields below and upload the required document. Take your time to answer the questions thoughtfully and show us why you want to be part of START Vienna!

Please note: we already know ChatGPT and other AI-Tools, but we want to get to know YOU!

Requirements to apply: You must be enrolled at a university (or university of applied sciences) in Vienna and have at least two more semesters of study remaining there.

Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Native Language

Other languages you speak fluently

Email

CV (Size limit 10 MB)

Size limit: 10 MB

Additional uploads (GitHub, projects, ...)

Size limit: 10 MB

University

Study Programm

Degree Level

Semester

How did you learn about START Vienna

We would like to know more about you and your motivation to join START (max. number of characters 800 each) Good to know: we care a lot about the following questions. They will be the main part of how we evaluate your application!

What motivates you to become part of START Vienna, and how does it align with your personal and professional goals?

How can you contribute to the diversity and growth of the START Vienna community, and what unique perspectives or skills do you bring?

Whatʼs a problem or opportunity youʼve come across that you are curious about solving, even if you lack the skills right now?

Name three qualities your friends would use to describe you and explain why.

Please tell us about 3 hard skills you have and provide examples of previous experiences/projects where you applied them.

Which department interests you most? Disclaimer: your choice won't affect our decision.

Have you applied to START Vienna before?

If yes:

Almost done! Now the final questions...

Are you planning to go abroad before May 2026

Yes

How many hours are you willing to commit to START in a week?

Consents

By applying to be part of START Vienna, I agree to be active for 2 out of the following 3 semesters if I get accepted and I commit to being an active member in my first START semester.

By clicking the "Submit" button, you agree to the processing of the personal data you have provided above. Your data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose. The data will be used exclusively by START Vienna and will not be shared with third parties. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

I will be enrolled at a university during my time at START and be able to be physically present in Vienna.

I will fully participate in the Onboarding Day (30.10) and the START Sprint (3.11-21.11), which includes one in-person meeting per week.