Fachhochschule – of Applied Sciences

The FH Kufstein offers its exchange students a special International Program (IP). The IP offers a range of courses, all of them held exclusively in English. The curriculum consists of courses designed specifically for the exchange students as well as selected courses from the bachelor and master degree programs.

The courses in the IP are taught by professors of the FH Kufstein as well as by visiting professors from around the globe. The curriculum covers the subject areas of International Marketing, Management and Finance, which are all an integral part of the internationally oriented study program.

In order to give the incoming exchange students some insights into Austrian history and culture, the International Relations Office (IRO) regularly offers courses such as Austrian Culture & History and . These courses are a great stepping stone for our guests on their way to exploring Kufstein, its surroundings, and the rest of Austria.

University Key Facts Campus Kufstein, , Austria Levels offered Undergraduate and postgraduate Main language of institution German and English Are language classes offered? There is a free German language program offered to international students that is part of the exchange program.

Information for Exchange Applicants ACU Semester 1 dates Summer Semester: late February to mid-July ACU Semester 2 dates Winter Semester: early October to mid-February ACU students can take subjects • Business and Management from the following faculties • German Language • Web Technology • Sports and Events Management Full-time student load 30 ECTS is equivalent to ACU 40 credit points. How many classes is this? Subjects at FH Kufstein are usually worth between 2 and 4 ECTS, which means that students will need to take more than 8 subjects to make up their full-time course load

Information correct as of March 2021

Fachhochschule Kufstein – University of Applied Sciences Austria

Useful Information University Webpage https://www.fh-kufstein.ac.at/eng/ Exchange Student Page https://www.fh- kufstein.ac.at/eng/Study/International/Incoming-Students Course Catalogue/Unit Listing Winter Semester and Summer Semester On-campus housing The International Student Residence (ISR) of the FH Kufstein Tirol is 10 minutes from the town centre and approx. 15 minutes from the campus. Studios are furnished with kitchen and bathroom (shared in double studios and flat shares).

Rent (incl. utilities): €410-€463/month (5 or 10-month contract) or €369-€409/month (12-month contract).

Registrations for ISR accommodation can be made here. Cost of Living Per month approximation: • Accommodation/Dorm: €400 • Food: €250 • Study-related and personal costs (incl. transport): €300 Total: €950/month Visa information All necessary information regarding immigration formalities can be found on the official homepage of the Austrian foreign representation or the Austrian agency for international mobility and cooperation in education, science and research. FH Kufstein does its best to help the students obtaining their Visa/residence permit.

Useful Links: • Visas for Australians travelling overseas • Austria – DFAT • Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia • Smart Traveller

Information correct as of March 2021