University of Applied Sciences Vienna
Established: 1994
Location: Vienna, Austria
Number of Campuses: 1
Number of Students: 2,400
Number of Faculty departments: 1) Finance, Accounting & Taxation 2) Real Estate 3)
Journalism & Media Management 4) Corporate Communication 5) Marketing and
Sales 6) Human Resources & Knowledge Management 7) Human Resources &
Knowledge Management 8) Tourism Management 9) Entrepreneurship
Institution Information
Exchange Website:
http://www.fh-wien.ac.at/international/international-education-mobility/en/
Institution Website: http://en.fh-wien.ac.at/
Semester Dates
Semester 1
September - January
Orientation: September
Semester 2
February – June
Orientation: February
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Class Information
Language of instruction: German
Class level and Credit system:
(You are expected to visit an academic advisor prior to your exchange to
determine what courses you have left to complete your program. Academic
Advisors cannot tell you how the courses from exchange will transfer but you
can use the information about your degree requirements to guide your
decisions. After being accepted for an exchange, you will work with the
exchange coordinator to determine your course availability.)
In general incoming students may choose among all programs offered at
FHWien (with minor restrictions). Students are free to select courses from
different semesters (winter semester: semester 1, 3 and 5 / summer semester:
semester 2, 4 and 6). In principal the degree programs are taught in German,
but some courses are offered in English. In addition CIEM offers a variety of
courses on a higher BA/lower MA level in the field of International
Management. These courses are exclusively held in English and taught by
international experts in the respective field. An English Course Guide with a
complete list of courses offered in English language will be sent to the student
after acceptance.
Intensive Language Classes Available: Beginner and Advanced German. So
as to participate in a German Language Course (6 ECTS) students need to
take a German entry-level test, which will be sent to the partner universities
prior to the exchange semester. No additional fees will be charged for the
German Language Course.
For Information on all Courses offered see website:
http://en.fh-wien.ac.at/study/
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Student Information
Information about health insurance:
•EU/ EEA Countries or Switzerland - As long as you have a valid European Health
Insurance Card you will be able to be covered through the healthcare system in
Austria, just like in your home country
•Non-EU/ EEA Students - for all other students you will need to show proof of health
insurance as part of your residency permit application. This will require a letter from
your insurance company stating you have coverage for your time there.
Visa Information: Canadians wishing to study in Austria are required to obtain an
entry permit (stays less than six months) or a residence permit (stays longer than six
months). If you are not a Canadian citizen you should check the requirements on the
Austrian Embassy's website.
Can students work while on exchange to University of Applied Sciences?:
Students who are in possession of a valid residence permit for study purposes
(Aufenthaltsbewilligung "Studierender") are allowed to work to a limited extent and by
taking into account the regulations of the Austrian Act Governing Employment of
Foreign Nationals (Ausländerbeschäftigungsgesetz - AuslBG) which as a rule require
a work permit. Please pay close attention to the following regulations since violation of
these regulations may lead to severe fines and to imposition of a ban on residence! If
you are in any doubt please make sure to enquire at the employment office
(Arbeitsmarktservice/AMS) before taking up a job.
Accommodation Information
Accommodation has to be organized by the students themselves.
They can either book a room in one of the students’ residences like ÖAD,
ÖJAB, or check the private market for available rooms. Further information can
be found in the Welcome Guide you will receive once accepted.
Dormitory available? Student dormitory - For accommodation in a student
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dormitory it is recommended to apply at least 6 months in advance before
coming to Vienna. The Austrian Students` Association (ÖH) offers information
on low cost accommodation and students dormitories
For information on dorm locations please check the website:
http://www.housing.oead.ac.at/wien_e/unterkunft.asp?keyword=wien
City Information
Capital: Vienna
Population: 8 Million
Language: German
Religion: 80% Roman-Catholics
Political System: Federal Republic, Parliamentary Democracy
Currency: Euro
Weather: Summer up to 95 degree Fahrenheit / average: 68 degree Fahrenheit
Winter up to - 4 degree Fahrenheit / average: 32 degree Fahrenheit
Time zone: Central European Time
Cost of living in Vienna (per semester):
-Accommodation approx. EUR 2000
-Food approx. Eur 900
-Transportaion approx. Eur 150
Tourist Information:
http://www.austria.info/us
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Contact Information
Name of office for exchange
programs
Address
Email
Phone
Office website
KPU Office of International Students and Scholars
Surrey Cedar Building 1145
Richmond Room 140
[email protected]
604.599.2566
https://www.kpu.ca/international
Updated February.2014
*This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as
possible, information may be changed since our last update