SHW International College
Online Graduate and Doctoral Programmes delivered from Vienna, Austria: flexible, European-accredited, and internationally recognised.
Performance-Based Admission
alternative pathway for candidates without a standard degree
Our Programmes
Internationally recognised degrees delivered entirely online, structured for working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners.
Transform your career with rigorous, European-accredited business education. Three-Tier programme covering strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership, with specialist electives tailored to your goals.
Learn MoreAn advanced academic programme focusing on international, European, and business law. Develop expertise in legal analysis across three specialised tiers with 1:1 supervision.
Learn MoreCritically engage with international relations, European governance, and contemporary political theory. Vienna, a global hub of diplomacy.
Learn MoreAn in-depth, theory-focused programme exploring the Freudian, Jungian, and Lacanian traditions. Designed for academics, researchers, and thought leaders. Not for clinical practice.
Learn MoreThe DBA bridges academic rigour and applied management practice. For senior professionals committed to advancing business knowledge.
Learn MoreA research-oriented academic doctorate for independent, original scientific contribution. Three-Tier structure over 36 months with individual 1:1 supervision throughout.
Learn MoreDesigned for Global Professionals
SHW combines European academic rigour with the flexibility today's professionals demand.
Study from anywhere in the world. No fixed class times: structure your learning around your professional and personal life.
Degrees accredited for recognition in Europe via Malta's MFHEA. Internationally recognised and compliant with European standards.
Rooted in Vienna, one of Europe's foremost centres of learning, culture, and international diplomacy.
No traditional bachelor's degree? Our PBA pathway evaluates your professional experience and achievements instead.
As a member college of Woolf, students gain access to a network of scholars and professionals across multiple continents.
Dedicated study advisors guide you from your initial enquiry through admission, study planning, and graduation.
No Degree? No Problem. Try PBA
Performance-Based Admission (PBA) is Woolf's alternative pathway for candidates who may not meet standard academic entry requirements. Prove your readiness through actual coursework, not just prior qualifications.
Enrol provisionally, complete programme modules, and transition to full degree enrolment once you meet the performance criteria. We also offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for prior academic or professional credentials.
Enrol under PBA Status
You are admitted provisionally as a Performance-Based Admission student and begin your programme immediately.
Complete Coursework
Study your programme modules and build an academic record. Your performance speaks for itself.
Meet Performance Criteria
Complete 200 hours of coursework (or 20% of the degree workload) with a GPA of 80% or higher.
Full Degree Enrolment
Criteria met: you are fully matriculated and continue your journey to a European-recognised degree.
Who is PBA for?
PBA is open to anyone who may not meet standard academic entry requirements but has the potential to succeed at postgraduate level.
- Candidates without a traditional bachelor's degree
- Professionals with relevant work experience
- Senior managers and executives without formal degrees
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Career changers seeking recognised academic credentials
- Candidates with non-EU qualifications not yet recognised
- Those holding professional certifications (CPA, CFA, etc.)
Accreditation & Recognition
What Our Graduates Say
More than 9,000 satisfied graduates, from working professionals to senior executives, have advanced their careers with SHW.
"The DBA programme enabled me to combine my practical experience with scientific expertise, a perfect foundation for the next step in my career."
"The DBA was the key to my international career. The hands-on education and the strong network were decisive for my success."
"As an alternative practitioner, the MBA helped me successfully manage a large clinic. The combination of management and healthcare was perfect."