oehboku.at International Guide

Published by the Students’ Union at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

2021/22

Plan your studies at BOKU Plan your life in Vienna Overview of all study programmes preface

the Students’ Union welcomes you to the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Impressum Owner and publisher: Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft an der Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (ÖH BOKU) Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 | 1180 Wien tel: +43 1 47654-19100

Executive Board: Stefanie Nikl, Nina Mathies, Michael Pinter Editor & Layout: Raphael Zwiauer, Timon Kalchmayr, Theresa Pichorner, BOKU-International Relations

Responsible for the content: The persons and entities identified in the respective contact box. If not mentioned ÖH BOKU and BOKU-International Relations. Editorial reduction of contributions for reasons of space reserved.

Photos unless otherwise indicated: Photo-Archiv of ÖH BOKU, BOKU4you, BOKU-IT & BMLFUW Cover photo: International Relations 2 preface

Index 10 Study Programmes 1 60 Plan your studies @ BOKU prior to your arrival 2 77 Plan your life in Vienna prior to your arrival 3 87 Plan your studies @ BOKU upon arrival 4 103 Plan your life in Vienna upon arrival 5 122 General Information & Timetable 6

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Welcome ...

Dear BOKU students, With our eight fields of expertise, BOKU pro- vides answers within the following fields: Welcome to the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences. Studying at BOKU means • Soil and Terrestrial Ecosystems that you will be educated in the fields of natural • Water – Atmosphere – Environment sciences, engineering, as well as social and • Habitat and Landscape economic sciences, the so called “Three Pillars” • Renewable Resources and Resource of a typical BOKU study program. This concept • Efficient Technologies is implemented in all our study programs. It • Food – Nutrition – Health ensures a typical transdisciplinary approach in • Biotechnology teaching and research, a key element in tackling • Nanosciences and Nanotechnology the expected future challenges for sustainable • Resources and Social Dynamics development. As the University of Life, we see our responsibili- Our University was founded in 1872 with 70 stu- ties in facing the current societal and ecological dents to provide research and education in For- challenges. estry and Agriculture. Since that time we have become a leading Life Science University with currently 13,000 students, covering the broad field of natural resource management. BOKU has a strong international focus with almost 25 % foreign students and lots of inter- national activities together with our 300 partner institutions. We are concerned about our envi- ronment and see our role as one of the leading universities in educating the next generation of leaders in renewable resource management and sustainable development. We stand for coop- eration and we are interested in other opinions and cultures. This is the legendary “BOKU spirit” and we are pleased that you have chosen to become part of it. I wish you all the best for your future studies, and hope to get a chance to meet you in person.

Univ. Prof. Dr. Hubert Hasenauer Rector

Academic freedom is the freedom to learn as much as you want. Rudolf Virchow

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Photo: Stefan Neumeier preface BOKU professes to being an international performer in research and teaching, cooperating across national and international borders, and initiating openmindedness towards new developments.

A clear definition of the learning objectives is as much a part of the mission statement as promoting critical thinking and a culture of mutual respect. 6 preface

The people at BOKU meet the challenges of tomorrow.

The combination of natural sciences, technology, environmental sciences, social sciences and economics makes BOKU graduates highly employable in research and business. 7 preface

Studying at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Studying at BOKU involves both a sound as early as 2004. This enables students to academic and practice-oriented education. It freely pursue their studies either in Austria or also brings with it a lifestyle: for it is in a nur- abroad. Currently, there are seven Bachelor turing, personable atmosphere that students programmes, 28 Master and ten Doctoral acquire a deep knowledge of their field and programmes. More than a third of the Master prepare for their future career. programmes are offered in collaboration with As a public university, BOKU has been international partner universities. All study implementing the internationally recognized programmes share a strong interdisciplinary three-tier university education system (Bach- character, with special emphasis placed on elor, Master and Doctoral programmes) since natural resource management, the design

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of living environments, and applied life sci- national scientists, and its many language ences. With combinations of natural sciences, courses. The curricula are regularly updated engineering, environmental sciences, social and improved under the guidance of a robust sciences and economics, BOKU graduates quality management system that takes into are highly employable in both business and account course evaluations, pedagogic re- research. search and user feedback. BOKU has a long BOKU‘s internationalisation strategy is also tradition in hosting and supporting interna- reflected in its study programmes, numerous tional students. Thus, we hope to provide exchange programmes, its courses held in you with the best international experience foreign languages, its high number of inter- possible.

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Programme Structures...... 12

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System...... 14

Admission...... 15

Bachelor Programmes...... 20

Master Programmes...... 26

11 study programmes Photo: Raphael Zwiauer Programme Structures

The study programmes at BOKU are organ- Study cycles ised according to the Bologna process. This The Bologna system as followed by BOKU European process has helped to increase the distinguishes between three different study cy- compatibility between education systems and cles. The first cycle (Bachelor) is geared towards makes it easier for students and job seekers to the labour market and lasts at least three years. move within Europe. It also aims to make Euro- The second cycle (Master) is conditional on the pean universities and colleges more competitive completion of the first cycle. The doctorate can and attractive to the rest of the world. be seen as a third cycle in this system. A new system was introduced which made BOKU offers seven Bachelor programmes in an accumulation and transfer of credits (ECTS) German. Each of them covers a workload of 180 possible and is based essentially on study cycles. ECTS (course work and Bachelor’s thesis) and finishes with the academic degree ‘Bachelor of Science’ (BSc).

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There are 28 Master programmes offered at Prior to completing the STEOP introduction BOKU which can be divided into three differ- phase a certain number of ECTS Credit points ent types: German, English and International can be completed and accredited, but only if it Master programmes. In German and English is defined in the curriculum. If a STEOP exam Master programmes all courses take place at is negatively assessed it can be repeated thrice. BOKU (student mobility is encouraged), while International Master programmes include an Completion of Studies obligatory stay of one or two semesters at a Bachelor’s degree programmes are completed partner university of the specific programme. after all study requirements have been met, the As a rule, a Master programme at BOKU compulsory internship proofed and the Bach- consists of 90 ECTS coursework and 30 ECTS elor’s thesis positively assessed. Master’s thesis. The Master programmes finish Completion of Master programmes is marked after completion of 120 ECTS either with the by admission to the Master examination/de- academic degree of Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.- fence (or graduation from the Master course Ing.) or Master of Science (MSc) – depending on without an examination before an examination the study programme. committee – depending on the programme). Currently, ten doctoral programmes are of- Admission is subject to the following statutory fered at BOKU and each of them includes a requirements being met: workload of 180 ECTS. The programmes finish • the successful completion of all required with the academic degree of Dr.nat.techn., courses in the curriculum (all exams Dr.rer.soc.oec. or PhD. must be accredited via BOKUonline) • the Master‘s thesis having received a positive mark Pro- Seme- gramme ster ECTS Degree Bachelor 6 180 BSc For completion of a doctoral programme you must submit a dissertation and take a viva voce Master 4 120 Dipl.-Ing. / MSc exam in front of an examination board. For more Doctorate 6 180 Dr. / PhD detailed information, please refer to the website.

STEOP – Orientation phase in Graduation and conferral of degree Bachelor programmes On completion of your studies, the University STEOP (Studieneingangs- und Orientierung- of Natural Resources and Life Sciences invites sphase = study introduction and orientation you to celebrate this important step in your life phase) takes place in the first semester of the by participating in a graduation ceremony to Bachelor programme. mark the completion of your Master‘s or doc- There are at least two different STEOP courses toral degree. which have to be finished in each Bachelor pro- Ceremonies take place in the university’s cer- gramme. The courses for STEOP should give emonial hall. A member of the rectorate and a a good overview of the essential learning out- witness will take part in the ceremonies. In order comes of each study programme. This should to properly mark this festive occasion, university help students to get an insight into the study dignitaries will appear in official attire (robes). programme and help them decide if personal Music will accompany the ceremony. expectations are being fulfilled and if expected requirements can be achieved.

13 study programmes 14 grammes and qualifications more transparent more qualifications and grammes and facilitates the recognition the and facilitates ofqualifications. use The qualifications. education higher award an academicyearofstudy, 30credits work- the are expectedtoknow, understandand beable qualifications frameworks, makesstudyproqualifications - of ECTS, in conjunction with outcome-based studyprogrammesdescribe, anddeliver and catalogue. Studentsreceive ECTS credits upon courseeach online course in is indicated the of credits: 60credits represent workloadof the ‘learningoutcomes’(i.e.whatstudentson the tions andstudentservices. tions typically need to achieve the outcomes). need toachievethe typically to course do), the content, prerequisites, as- helpstodesign, System(ECTS)isatoolthat tion the successful completion of successful completion the a course. After hours ofwork.ThenumberECTS credits for load ofasemester. AtBOKU,1ECTSequals25 study programmes, courses,universityregula- sessment and workload (i.e. the time students time sessment andworkload(i.e.the students have completed their studies atBOKU, studies students havecompleted their The European Credit Transfer and Accumula- The course descriptions containinformationThe coursedescriptions BOKUonline includes detailed descriptions of includesdetaileddescriptions BOKUonline Each learningoutcomeisexpressed interms  online.boku.ac.at and AccumulationSystem “ECTS” European Credit Transfer ECTS gradesasfollows: as well as the student him or herself, and on the andonthe studenthimorherself, asthe as well agreed universities participating uponbyboth a description of the grading scheme). grading ofthe a description grades(including coursescompletedandthe all ECTS GradingScale Exchange Students transcript ofrecords. they will receive a transcript of records which lists sity isbasedonaLearningAgreement, whichis  A 4 (genügend) 2 (gut) 1 (sehr gut) 3 (befriedigend) 5 (nicht genügend) grade The acknowledgement by the homeuniver The acknowledgementbythe BOKU grades are currently comparable to ustrian

1 ECTS=25hoursofwork.

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Admission

Admission to the University of Natural Re- and it is recommended to submit all application sources and Life Sciences, Vienna comprises the documents required as soon as possible. application, pre-registration and acceptance onto For applicants with EU and EEA citizenship the chosen degree programme. (see website: admission) enrolment for a master For further Information about pre-regis- programme is possible within the enrolment tration see “Registration at BOKU” period as well as within the extended enrolment period. The extended enrolment period ends on For full admission, students have to apply at the November 30th for the current winter semester Study services: and on April 30th for the current summer semester, short.boku.ac.at/6gv9mk but the courses already start much earlier (winter semester - beginning of October; summer semes- Exchange students apply at BOKU-Internation- ter - last week of February). Therefore it is highly al Relations (BOKU-IR), which also offers admin- recommended to apply a few months in advance! istrative guidance. Departmental co-ordinators are in charge of academic guidance for Erasmus Requirements students. • Bachelor programme: comple- boku.ac.at/en/boku-international-relations tion secondary school • Master programme: completion of a relevant Bachelor programme or Full Degree Students other equivalent degree programme Admission is completed with the acceptance of at a recognised Austrian or foreign the student by the Study services. post-secondary institution Please note that applications for a full degree • Doctoral/PhD programme: completion programme distinguish between domestic and of a relevant Master programme or international prior qualifications and that the other equivalent degree programme admission procedure can take about 12-15 weeks. at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution. When to apply? – Deadlines Applicants from non-EU and non-EEA countries Applicants with non-EU and non-EEA citizenship and stateless persons must submit their fully who apply for a Bachelor, Master or Doctoral pro- completed application for admission to study to gramme also have to fulfil the special university the Admissions Office: entrance qualification. • by September 5 for admission in the winter semester Language Requirements for Bachelor • by February 5 for admission and Master programmes in the summer semester • for application: German Level A2... https://short.boku.ac.at/5e3gqd Please be aware that students from non-EU and • for admission: German Level C1... non-EEA countries will have to apply for a Visa/ https://short.boku.ac.at/er6p3w resident permit to come to Vienna. This visa pro- • English Master programmes: English B2/C1 cess may take a very long time (up to 6 months)

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Check our website to find out which applica- been admitted to a degree programme. These tion documents you have to submit and which examinations must be completed as part of the language certificates are accepted. Please also VWU before starting your degree programme. consider the legalisation regulations and trans- Intensive courses are available from the VWU lation regulations, which you can find there. to prepare for the supplementary exams. To short.boku.ac.at/6gv9mk attend the Preparation Programme, you must enroll at BOKU University temporarily as a non- After you have submitted all application docu- degree student until you have completed the ments, BOKU will verify them. necessary examinations.

University Preparation Programme Master programmes The VWU (Vorstudienlehrgang der Wiener Uni- If your previous degree is not absolutely versitäten) is an institution providing university equivalent to a BOKU study programme, you preparation courses for international students. will be admitted with pre-requisite courses: you Its role is to prepare students for supplementary will be enrolled as a regular student at BOKU, examinations. but you will have to attend some basic courses vwu.at (which are set on a case by case basis and cover a workload of maximum 30 ECTS) in addition Bachelor programmes to your curriculum. These basic courses belong Some secondary school certificates from other to the Bachelor programmes, are mostly held in countries are not equivalent to an Austrian leav- German and have to be successfully completed ing certificate. In these cases, supplementary in order to finish your study programme. examinations may be required (e.g. mathemat- ics, biology, physics, chemistry) if you have

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Tuition Fees the Geneva Convention (including The standard tuition fee is approx. €370 per students from other EU countries) semester. The tuition fee for third country • Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection status nationals is twice as much. Check the exact • Privileged third-country nationals numbers online! (begünstigte Drittstaatsangehörige) short.boku.ac.at/kvvrq who hold a a specific type of residence permit (list available on the website) As a general rule, these tuition fees are compulsory for all students at all Austrian Permanent waiver of tuition fees universities. A permanent waiver of tuition fees is granted to degree programme students who are citizens Temporary waiver of tuition fees of one of the least developed countries accord- However, tuition fees are waived temporar- ing to the Tuition Fee Ordinance (Studienbei- ily for the length of the prescribed standard tragsverordnung – for list see website). duration of the respective degree programme, plus two extra semesters (tuition-free period) The Students’ Union fee (approx. €20) must for the following groups of degree programme however be paid by all students, irrespective of students: any tuition fee waivers. • Austrian citizens short.boku.ac.at/kvvrq • Citizens of EU countries • Citizens of EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) • Swiss citizens • Refugees under the provisions of

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Exchange Students Admission of Exchange Students Exchange students follow a degree programme at an international partner university and come

to BOKU only for an exchange semester/year. As Exchange students, who have received an exchange student, you will be given a limited less than 180 ECTS so far (bachelor admission for max. two semesters. This means students, students of integrated master that you will not be able to finish your study at programmes,…), have to enrol in a bachelor BOKU, but will graduate at your home university. programme at BOKU. Most exchange students come to BOKU with You can also take master’s courses to a one of the following exchange programmes: certain extent, if you have the required pre-knowledge for the individual courses • ERASMUS+ is directed towards (see your transcript of records). This will students from Europe who want to be checked before we sign the Learning study 3-12 months at BOKU. Agreement. • ERASMUS+ Traineeship might be Language requirements: German language interesting for European students who skills at level B2 of the Common European do a 2-12 months internship at BOKU. Framework of languages. (BOKU does not • CEEPUS is a good option for students offer enough courses taught in English at from Central and Eastern Europe who Bachelor level). plan to study 1-10 months at BOKU. Exchange students, who hold a bachelor de- • Joint Study is directed towards gree (certificate!) have to enrol in a master students from Northern, Central programme at BOKU. and Southern America, Southern Language requirements: either German Africa, Asia and Oceania who are OR English language skills at level B2 of studying 4-10 months at BOKU. the Common European Framework of • Erasmus + International Mobility is also languages. for students from third countries who Exchange students, who have gained more want to do an exchange semester at than 180 ECTS in their study (or in conse- BOKU. No full study programmes. cutive studies) but whose home university does not award a bachelor degree after 180 Exchange students coming to BOKU on one ECTS, have to enrol in a master programme of these exchange programmes are exempted at BOKU. from paying the tuition fee and are only required Language requirements: either German to pay the Students’ Union fee. OR English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Application Process languages. The usual application process starts at your home university. From there you have to apply Students who hold a diploma degree or for an exchange semester/year at BOKU and get master degree, have to enrol in a PhD nominated. After you have been nominated by programme. your home university you can submit the applica- Language requirements: either German tion at BOKU. OR English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of languages.

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Required Documents Application Procedures • Your academic transcript stating the • ERASMUS+ (study exchange and total number of ECTS credit points traineeship): BOKU uses the online that you have received (an official list system “Mobility-Online” for the of courses you have attended so far) application procedure. You have to • A copy of your Bachelor’s degree if you complete the online application form, want to register for a Master programme create a learning agreement and upload • A copy of your Master’s degree if you the required documents into Mobility- want to register for a PhD programme Online. (Only students who have been • A copy of a German language certificate nominated in advance will be able to at level B2 of the Common European complete the online application!) Framework of Languages – CEFR if you • For CEEPUS and Joint Study you have received less than 180 ECTS so far have to fill out an application form (it is also ok if the language certificate is (which can be found online) and send indicated on the transcript of records) the application form and also the • A copy of a German OR English required documents (see above) to the language certificate at level B2 of responsible coordinator at BOKU. the Common European Framework • To apply for an Erasmus+ International of Languages – CEFR if you have Mobility Scholarship at BOKU, please received more than 180 ECTS so far (it follow the application procedure is also ok if the language certificate is at your home institution. indicated on the transcript of records) • A copy of your ID-card (e.g. BOKU-International Relations will issue your passport, page with your picture) admission letter as soon as the application is • A passport-sized photograph completed.

Study Services BOKU-International Relations

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Student Representation we’re there for you!

Forestry and Wood & Fibre Technology ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

Civil Engineering and Water Management ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

Food Science and Biotechnology ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

Environment and Bio-Resources Management ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

Agricultural Sciences ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

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Viniculture, Enology and Wine Economics ✉ [email protected]  oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen.html

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Forestry Environemntal Sciences and Civil Engineering

The Bachelor programme in Forestry provides, The Bachelor programme in Environemntal in addition to a broad knowledge base, exper- Sciences and Civil Engineering is a versatile tise in the areas of technology, ecology, eco- course with a broad scientific and professional nomics and social sciences. In the foreground is engineering basis. It provides basic technical knowledge of sustainable forest management, skills in the areas of water and soil, construc- taking into account all the benefits of forests tion, land management, transport and geodata such as commercial function, protection, wel- management. fare and recreational function and the produc- tion and use of wood for material and energy generation. The acquisition of an analytical and systematic way of thinking with problem-solv- ing skills in the field of forestry is the declared objective and an integral part of the course.

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Technical and Engineering Sciences Technical and Engineering Sciences ą forestry engineering ą construction (framework structures, hy- ą mechanics and wood physics draulics and hydro-mechanics) ą surveying ą hydraulic engineering and general water Natural Sciences management ą general chemistry Natural Sciences ą general botany ą mathematics ą geology ą physics ą Economic, Social and Legal Sciences general botany ą forest economics Economic, Social and Legal Sciences ą accountancy ą fundamentals of law ą project management ą fundamentals of economics ą economics

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Food Science Environment and Biotechnology and Bio-Resources Management

The Bachelor programme in Food Science and The Bachelor programme in Environment- and Biotechnology is a modern, interdisciplinary Bio-Resources Management provides knowl- combination of micro- and molecular biology, edge in economics and social sciences, and chemistry and process technology, with an em- engineering and natural sciences. From these phasis on the processing, finishing and prepa- basic disciplines it is possible to study the ration of plant and animal raw materials. Here, dynamic tension between human actions and the implementation of biological and techno- natural systems using scientific methods. Spe- logical methods for food production as well as cial attention is paid to socio-economic issues. biotechnological methods and processes for Methods and tools for the sustainable use and the production of biofuels, biopharmaceuticals, conservation of natural resources at the opera- enzymes and biological preparations for chemi- tional, social and spatial level will be taught. cal synthesis is learned. The study is very broad-based and is not in- The knowledge and skills acquired will enable tended to offer any great depth of knowledge biotechnological or food technology processes in the individual disciplines. to be planned, implemented, monitored and reasons given for their selection. sample lectures sample lectures

Technical and Engineering Sciences Technical and Engineering Sciences ą fundamentals of bioprocessing ą process technology ą general process technology ą hydraulic engineering ą heat and mass transfer ą water management ą thermodynamics ą waste disposal Natural Sciences Natural Sciences ą analytical chemistry ą botany ą general microbiology ą chemistry ą biochemistry of metabolism ą physics ą Economic, Social and Legal Sciences mathematics ą legal bases Economic, Social and Legal Sciences ą quality management ą basics of macro- and microeconomics ą project management ą fundamentals of politics ą fundamentals of law

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Wood and Fibre Landscape Technology Architecture and Landscape Planning

The Bachelor programme in Wood and Fibre The Bachelor programme in Landscape Plan- Technology provides the knowledge and skills ning and Landscape Architecture focuses on the necessary in the fields of technology and eco- landscape in urban and in rural areas and its in- nomics for converting wood and natural fibers teractions with humans. Landscape Planning and into modern, state-of-the-art and competitive Landscape Architecture is an applied engineer- materials. These are the basis for a wide variety ing science which uses a multidisciplinary ap- of end products in the construction industry, in proach in which the main focus is placed on the furniture and interior design and other inter- needs and use entitlements of humans, in line esting applications. In addition to technology with the comprehensive goal of sustainability. and manufacturing technology, a major role is The Bachelor progamme aims to familiarise the also played by material development, process student with matters relevant to the landscape engine and energy technology. and the interrelationships between planning, de- sign and maintenance processes. Based on this, students acquire the ability to find creative and well-founded solutions in terms of the sustain- able use of the landscape and open space. sample lectures sample lectures

Technical and Engineering Sciences Technical and Engineering Sciences ą process technology ą landscape planning ą wood-based materials ą landscape architecture ą fundamentals of timber construction ą surveying ą Natural Sciences constructive design ą introdution to GIS/CAD ą botany ą chemistry Natural Sciences ą physics ą ecology in landscape planning ą Economic, Social and Legal Sciences soil science ą dendrology ą general business administration ą fundamentals of economics Economic, Social and Legal Sciences ą fundamentals of law ą fundamentals of law ą economics and politics of natural resources ą theory and methodology of landscape planning

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Agricultural Sciences

The Bachelor programme in Agricultural Sciences permits specialisation in the areas of crop and livestock production, the agri-food in- dustry, fruit cultivation and horticulture, organic farming, agricultural biology, and viticulture and enology. The study imparts the interdisci- plinary knowledge and skills that are required within the agricultural production process and for scientific specialisation in the agricultural sciences. This versatile Bachelor programme deals with the agricultural production of raw materials and food products and offers a very broad educa- tion in the agricultural sector. sample lectures sample lectures

Technical and Engineering Sciences ą agricultural engineering ą subjects relating to land and economic production technology Natural Sciences ą botany ą chemistry ą mathematics Economic, Social and Legal Sciences ą fundamentals of economics ą agricultural business administration ą fundamentals of law

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German Master Programmes...... 27

International Master Programmes...... 41

English Master Programmes...... 54

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Food Science & Technology ...... 30

Civil Engineering & 31 ����������������������������������Water Management

Alpine Natural Dangers/ Watershed Regulation ...... 32 Forest Sciences ...... 33 Wildlife Ecology & Wildlife Management ...... 34 Wood Technology & 36 ...... Agricultural & Food Economy Management ...... 35 37 ...... Livestock Sciences Organic Agricultural Systems & 38 �����������Agroecology (AgrEco-Organic) 39 �����������������������������������������Phytomedicine 40 ...... Plant Sciences

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Environment and Bio- Resources Management

Overview Private sector In this Master programme, students acquire Commercial, industrial and trade, supply the skills and multidisciplinary competences and disposal companies, consulting and civil for developing interdisciplinary solutions to engineering offices, media and public relations, corporate and social problems. They learn to insurance companies and financial consultancies understand, analyse and work through complex issues and relationships in Environment and Bio- Civil service Resources Management. Federal, state, district and local governments, Core modules and areas of specialisation: international organisations, environmental, en- • Environmentally-oriented ergy, and regional development agencies business administration • Environmental politics and Non-profit organisations environmental law Interest groups, associations and coopera- • Environmental and resource economics tives, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), educational and research institutions - mobility Economic, social and legal skills are taught in / traffic - biodiversity / land use - regional devel- conjunction with in-depth scientific natural- and opment - environmental information - manage- engineering-scientific knowledge through cus- ment - waste - energy - climate - water tomisable specialisation options.

Career Prospects Info & Support Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this Master programme, a versatile choice of career opportunities is open to graduates. They are able Study Programme Coordinator & Website to assume management and leadership roles in ✉[email protected] companies and public institutions. The scope of boku.ac.at/h066427.html duties includes, for example, the implementation Student Representation and monitoring of legal environmental and con- ✉[email protected] servation regulations, and the organisation and oehboku.at/en/studienvertretungen/environmen- support of stakeholder processes. Graduates tal-and-bioresource-management.html can be found working in the following sectors:

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Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture

Overview • Applied Conservation and This Master programme covers the planning Landscape Maintenance and design of landscapes in urban and rural areas, taking into account the natural conditions Career Prospects and spatial needs of the population. • Freelance or self-employed activity The Department of Landscape Planning e.g. with an authorised civil engineer and Landscape Architecture is considered an as consulting engineer for Landscape applied engineering science based on and Planning and Landscape Architecture or implementing planning, design, technical, envi- with a business license engineering office ronmental and socio-economic knowledge. It is • Expert activities therefore a cross-curricular planning discipline, • Employees in planning offices which places needs and use entitlements at the • In city and municipal administration, centre of the curriculum. Graduates acquire the district, state and federal agencies ability to plan goals at the concept level from • In gardening and landscaping companies draft to design and implement a sophisticated • Educational and scientific institutions plan to realise them. Areas of responsibility lie, among other things, in outdoor design (garden, parks, squares, etc.) and in spatial development planning (landscape planning, spatial planning, conser- vation, tourism), as well as in cross-sectionally- oriented environmental planning and in gender Info & Support mainstreaming. The course is divided into a general compulsory Study Programme Coordinator & Website block and six subject-specific specialisation units: ✉[email protected] • Landscape Planning and boku.ac.at/h066419.html Landscape Design • Landscape Architecture and Landscaping Student Representation • Recreational Planning ✉[email protected] • Rural Development Planning oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ • Water Management and River landschaftsplanung-und-landschaftsarchitektur.html Landscape Planning

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Food Science and Technology

Overview Career Prospects This Master programme is a unique and excit- The scope of careers is very broad and ranges ing combination of general science, technology from activities in the area of research and de- and the broad-ranging field of food science.It velopment, in the planning and application of focuses on the processing, refining and prepara- procedures and equipment to the production tion of plant, animal and microbial raw materials and control of foodstuffs. Through opportunities in the production of food. Special attention to specialize within the curriculum, it is possible is paid to the quality of the food, especially for students to deepen their skills in the follow- from an environmental, health, nutritional and ing occupations: aesthetic point of view. The topic areas of food • Process and product development science, food technology and management • Food production and law are covered in the compulsory mod- • Quality management ules. These areas can be deepened through • Hygiene and food safety various electives and specialised in. Seminars • Food analysis and practical exercises, as well as a one-month • Product management compulsory internship, reinforce the practical • Research and teaching character of this Master‘s degree. • Consulting Students can also acquire an additional quali- • Food inspection fication as “Junior Quality Manager” of the TÜV Austria as part of the study. Info & Support

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Civil Engineering and Water Management

Overview Career Prospects Graduates from this field of study help to The Master programme in Environmental enable mankind‘s sustainable use of natural Engineering focuses particularly on the areas resources. The students acquire skills that en- of water management, land management, able them to link science with their technical construction engineering and the construction applications, focusing especially on the interests industry, transport and infrastructure planning, of nature and environmental protection. waste management, geo-information and risk Central to the training is the ability to enact management. responsible and sustainable planning, design- • In the private sector in civil engineering ing, building and maintaining. and planning offices, in consulting firms, This Master‘s degree offers a wide range of in the construction industry and in the electives in addition to a good sound knowl- commercial and industrial sector edge of scientific technical basics and allows • In the civil service in federal for specialisation in the following areas: Traffic ministries, in local government planning and road construction, geodata man- offices and in district administrative agement, land management and land develop- authorities and municipalities ment, risk management and resource protection, • In research and development hydrology and water management planning, constructional hydraulic engineering and river Info & Support basin management, structural engineering and construction, structural analysis and life cycle management, aquatic ecology, settlement, Study Programme Coordinator & Website industrial water management and water conser- ✉[email protected] vation, sanitary engineering - technology and boku.ac.at/h066431.html infrastructure management, provincial water and Student Representation ground water management, geo engineering ✉[email protected] and applied geology as well as waste manage- oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ ment and waste disposal. kulturtechnik-und-wasserwirtschaft.html

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Alpine Natural Dangers/ Watershed Regulation

Overview Career Prospects In this Master programme students acquire • Services sector engineering and the knowledge and skills necessary for the planning offices (consulting, responsible handling of hazards in alpine areas. planning, project execution) The study is based on the cycle of “integrated • Public sector avalanches and risk management”. Thus, the prevention and torrent control, state government, management of natural hazards form the fun- ministries, infrastructure support damental pillars of this course. In addition to and public administration natural sciences and technical subjects, issues of • Self-employed activities e.g. as natural hazards law, regional planning, disaster consulting engineer, technical control and management are therefore essential expert and project manager parts of the training. • Research and development e.g. in In addition to the compulsory courses, elective universities and/or non-university courses are available so that graduates can spe- research facilities and business cialise. Subjects can be selected from the blocks development departments “basics”, “core areas” and “area of application”. Through this training, graduates learn to recognise potential hazards in the alpine region Info & Support and are capable of efficient protection strategies and the planning of prevention measures. Study Programme Coordinator & Website

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32 The forest acts as an irreplace - fields ofthe natural sciences, engineering, social Forest Sciences Overview graduates, with a particulargraduates, with all the functions of the forest able reservoir of drinking water, a link betweenhumansandforesta link biocoenosis. and economicscience.Also,there possi- isthe focus on the principleofsus- focus onthe conceptual planning. of particular importance.Theof particular requirementsdiverse and ofleaves.Inaddition,quantity damaging greenhouse gases, airfrom anddrawsthe climate, together with the maximum conservation of maximumconservation the with together can thereforetainability secure tional foresttional management, forest ecosystems, longterm,aspecialisedthe to ensure in functions these tat forplantsandanimals. forestthe isanimportanthabi- ing rocks and mudflows, and it and mudflows, rocksand ing knowledge base, specialised knowledge knowledge base,specialised in the has abalancingeffect onthe wood production asforest aswell andlogistics, helpofitsenormous the with natural resources -through independentand roads- againstavalanches,fall rials andisasource ofincome, management of our forests is protection and forsettlements purposes: It raw supplies mate- beyond classicforest management,andactsas protection as areas ofspecialisation. ofchoosingforestbility - multifunc conservation, suchase.g.climate- pollutants serves as arecreational space. These give this field of study, as well as a broad The forest fulfils a multitude of The studyofforestry isanopportunity togo In order tomeetthese forst-und-holzwirtschaft.html oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/h066425.html ✉[email protected] Student Representation Study Programme Coordinator &Website

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Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management

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Overview Wild animals (mammals, birds and fish) are often caught between ecology, economy and social policy. So many species of wildlife have an important ecological function which should be preserved or supported. Other species are of economic importance due to their use e.g. Career Prospects in hunting and fishing. Still others present a The interdisciplinary and inter-university orien- potential for conflict between different interest tation of the Master‘s degree in Wildlife Ecology groups (nature conservation, agriculture, etc.) and Wildlife Management provides advantages after their introduction. Some wildlife species for graduates of this course when applying for are endangered, and so laws and regulations employment in the following areas: have been designed to maintain national and • Conservation, hunting and international levels. forestry authorities Graduates of the course can consider them- • District, state and federal agencies selves eligible for careers in a wide range of • Sanctuary management fields. They have learned not only the basics of • Interest groups wildlife ecology, but also know measures for the • Educational and scientific institutions management of the various wildlife species and • Planning offices can plan and implement these in cooperation • Media and public relations with individual user and interest groups. • Zoos and game parks The Master programme in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management is a collaboration between the University of Natural Resources Info & Support and Life Sciences Vienna and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, and offers students Study Programme Coordinator & Website a comprehensive curriculum with the following ✉[email protected] specialisation possibilities among others: Wild- boku.ac.at/h066223.html life Ecology, Wildlife Management, Limnology Student Representation and Wildlife Medicine. In addition, learning is ✉ consolidated by means of a compulsory intern- [email protected]  ship of minimum four weeks duration. oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ forst-und-holzwirtschaft.html

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Wood Technology and Management

Overview Career Prospects The timber industry is one of Europe‘s, and The combination of theoretical principles and especially Austria‘s, main industries. In the com- practical implementation in a very wide range petition for materials, products based on wood of wood uses including renewable raw materials and other renewable raw materials have to offers graduates a variety of career options: constantly defend their position through innova- • Research and development in the areas of tive technologies and continue to expand. This solid timber, wood and fiber materials and requires corresponding technical and economic timber industrial production technology know-how. • Services; for example in the relevant This Master programme offers a balanced engineering and planning offices, combination of technology and management university and non-university research and provides precisely the knowledge manage- and testing institutes, specialist media ment staff in the economic sector, as well as in • Public sector; for example in the the field of research and development, need in area of relevant training, admin- order to successfully lead the industry into the istration and interest groups future. • Technical and economic management In addition to general courses on wood in companies in the timber industry, technology, wood materials and management the timber trade and the relevant in the timber industry, this programme includes machine, plant and supply industry specific subjects that can be deepened through elective courses in the following modules: Engineered Materials and Product, Wood Info & Support and Fibre Science, Biorefinery, Timber Indus- trial Manufacturing Process Technology, Polymer Technologies, Timber Construction, Concurrent Study Programme Coordinator & Website Engineering, Logistics Management, Advanced ✉[email protected] Planning and Simulation, Corporate Govern- boku.ac.at/h066426.html ance and Controlling, and Environment. Student Representation ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ ger forst-und-holzwirtschaft.html

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Agricultural and Food Economy

Overview Career Prospects In this Master programme, students acquire Graduates are employed in the supply chain of the skills necessary to be active in managing the agriculture and food sector. the production, processing and marketing of • Management of companies in the agricul- food. Further important occupational fields tural and food sector: agricultural produc- include the development of rural areas and tion, processing, food trade, industrial the political and administrative development raw materials and bioenergy sources as of agricultural policy. The course is applied or well as education and consulting services research-oriented, depending on priorities. It • Public administration, interest groups, provides system and transformation knowledge research, education and advisory offices about the regional to the global agricultural • Regional management and supply chain. regional development The Master programme bestows key techni- • National and international organisations as cal, methodological and social qualifications in well as non-governmental organisations the field of Agricultural Economics. Teamwork, problem-solving and networked thinking are particularly encouraged. Info & Support The course is divided into a general manda- tory subject block and elective courses. In the Study Programme Coordinator & Website mandatory block, students acquire economic and social science-based knowledge. The elec- ✉[email protected] tive courses are for individual specialisation in at boku.ac.at/h066457.html least two of the following areas: Student Representation • Business administration ✉[email protected] • Marketing oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- • Agricultural and food policy schaften.html • Regional development and rural sociology

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Livestock Sciences

Overview Career Prospects At the core of this Master programme are the • Production, marketing and services: fields of breeding, husbandry and feeding of agricultural holdings, service cooperatives, farm animals. Subsequently, students also deal producer groups, breeders‘ organisations with issues in the production of animal foods. • Pre-production and post-production Based on agricultural, scientific, and socio- areas: Commercial, industrial or economic principles, students acquire inter- agricultural and food industry trading disciplinary, in-depth skills and knowledge of • Consulting and training: Chambers animal breeding, animal nutrition, and animal of agriculture, independent advice, husbandry. Over the duration of their studies, agricultural schools and education students acquire key skills such as analytical, • Agricultural administration and policy: critical and independent thinking, goal-oriented State governments, federal ministries, problem solving, networked thinking and action EU institutions, interest groups, inspec- as well as social competences. tion and certification programs The course is divided into a block of mandatory • Research and development: Universi- courses as well as a comprehensive block of spe- ties, research institutions, industry cialised and supplementary electives. Within this • Development cooperation block of electives, students have the possibility of individually customising their courses. Info & Support

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Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology “AgrEco-Organic”

Overview • University and non-university research More and more farmers, consumers and the in the fields of agriculture and agro- food industry are interested in high-quality or- ecology and adjacent areas of work ganic food and its associated ethical, social, en- • Consulting, research, policy, practice and vironmental and economic standards of quality. administration in development cooperation In this Master programme a broad, interdis- • Public and private organisations in the ciplinary, theoretical and practical knowledge areas of production, processing, branding and skills in the fields of organic farming and and service provision in organic farming agroecology are imparted. • Organic farming associations, official This knowledge includes and connects associ- consultancy, agricultural schools and ated ethical, ecological, economic, political, cul- education, consumer information, tural, geographical and technological character- environmental consulting, environ- istics of sustainable forms of land use. Problem mental education, environmental - and project-related as well as practice-oriented policy, conservation consulting inter- and trans-disciplinary studies and research • Pre-production and post-production are in the foreground. In this way independent sectors of organic agriculture including and critical, as well as lateral, thinking and act- trade, commerce, food industry ing will promote the creation of sustainable land and agricultural machinery management. • Agricultural holdings, service coopera- The course provides a deeper understanding tion and producer organisations of one of the three major subjects of “Organic farming”, “Agroecology” or the international Master programme EUR-Organic, which is Info & Support offered together with other universities. The basics offered in English form the common basis Study Programme Coordinator & Website for the three major subjects. ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/h066500.html Career Prospects The languages of instruction, German and Student Representation English, and the international nature of the ✉[email protected] course allow occupations and opportunities in oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- sectors at both the national and international schaften.html level.

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subjects from adjacent disciplines such as biol- ogy and biotechnology and to combine them with the main issues of plant health. In addition to the compulsory courses, the following topics can be chosen from blocks of elective courses: • Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology • Analysis, Methodology, Diagnostics • Integrated and Biological Plant Protection

Career Prospects Employment opportunities are available in the following areas at local, national and interna- tional level: Phytomedicine • Public research and teaching • Industrial research, development Overview • Industrial consulting and sales Huge numbers of plant-based foods and raw • Consulting in agricultural and materials worldwide fall victim to pathogens forestry-related plant protection and animal parasites. Therefore one of the main • Tree and wood maintenance concerns of phytomedicine is to reduce such • Expert activities damage in the most efficient and environmen- • Special administrative activity in tally friendly ways. In many cases, understanding chambers of agriculture and ministries of the causes of damage is still limited and few • development services strategies are available for dealing with the • information industry above. Furthermore, it is not only natural influ- ences that cause the appearance and impact of pests but also the involvement of mankind. Understandably, the demands placed on the Info & Support efficiency and compatibility of plant protection measures for plants, animals, humans and the environment are constantly growing. In addi- Study Programme Coordinator & Website tion to the quantity of food and raw materials ✉[email protected] produced in agriculture and forestry, their qual- boku.ac.at/h066422.html ity plays an increasingly important role. Safety Student Representation for humans and the environment is the highest ✉[email protected] priority in the application of plant protection oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- measures. schaften.html The objective of this Master course is to sum- marize the previous relevant subjects in the field of agricultural and forestry science and related

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Plant Sciences

Overview Career Prospects In this Master programme students acquire an • Production, marketing and services: in-depth, interdisciplinary knowledge about the Agricultural and horticultural functions and strategies involved in using agro- businesses, farm co-operation ecosystems for responsible and competent safe or producer organisations handling in the production of raw plant materi- • Pre-production and post-production als and food. areas: Commerce, industry or trade in The focus of this course is the biology and the agricultural and horticultural industry function of cultivated plants. This ranges from (seed production, plant cultivation, plant molecular biology relating to crop production protection, agricultural technology, to the ecosystem level and includes the relevant environmental protection etc.) agricultural and horticultural scientific methods. • Agricultural consulting and training The graduates acquire the necessary science- • Agricultural administration and oriented skills for economical, high-performance, policy and interest groups at high-quality and environmentally friendly agri- state, federal and EU levels cultural and horticultural production in arable • Research and development e.g. in rural areas. universities and/or non-university The following electives serve to specialise: research facilities and business • Plant Production and Pasture Management development departments • Plant Protection • Plant Biotechnology and Cultivation • Viticulture and Fruit-growing Info & Support • Horticulture and Horticultural Design • Soil Science • Agricultural Engineering Study Programme Coordinator & Website ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/h066455.html Student Representation ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- schaften.html

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Material & Energetic Exploitation of Renewable Raw Materials ...... 47 Environmental Sciences – Soil, Water & Biodiversity ...... 52 Natural Resources Management & Ecological Engineering ...... 53 Viticulture, Enology & 42 ��������������������������������������Wine Economics

Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production & Food Technology in the Danube Region ...... 43 Safety in the Food Chain ...... 44

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Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production & Food Technology in the Danube Region ...... 43 European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics “EMABG” ...... 49 Organic Agricultural Systems & Agroecology (EUR-Organic) . . . . 50 Natural Resources Management & Erasmus Mundus Master Program in Plant 53 ��������������������������� Ecological Engineering Breeding (emPLANT+) ...... 51 Environmental Sciences - Horticultural Sciences ...... 52 54 ���������������������� Soil, Water & Biodiversity 45 . Limnology & Wetland Management 41 Viticulture, Enology and Wine Economics “WÖW”

Overview Career Prospects This vocationally-oriented Master‘s degree of- Graduates have the ability to solve subject- fers application-relevant knowledge and skills in specific questions based on in-depth engineer- the three focus areas of viticulture, enology and ing and economics expertise. They are active wine economics. The course is offered together both nationally and internationally in the follow- with Geisenheim University (Germany) as a joint- ing areas: degree program. • in wine farms and cellars, Students acquire a broad, cross-disciplinary • in companies in the wine and theoretical and practical knowledge and skills beverage industry and related sectors in the fields of viticulture, enology and wine (suppliers, purchasing, sales), economics. These topics are covered in the • in consulting and management (official scope of the compulsory modules and each can consultancy, food inspection, supplying be deepened and extended through a variety industry and private consulting of elective modules. Specialisation is possible. activity and development aid), The aim of the Master programme WÖW is to • in government and corporate train qualified Bachelor graduates for leadership research facilities and management tasks in the viticultural and • in research and teaching at oenological operational aspects of the industry universities and colleges and for science. Graduates have the skills of an oenologist as defined by the World Winegrow- ers‘ Association (OIV). Info & Support

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Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production and Food Technology in the Danube Region “DAFM”

Overview This Master programme is jointly offered by: Understanding the intercultural and regional • University of Natural Resources and aspects of sustainable agriculture and food Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Austria technology is crucial in finding viable pathways • Hungarian University of Agriculture to long-term success in Central and Eastern and Life Sciences (MATE), Hungary European agriculture. This Joint Danube Agri- • University of Zagreb (UNIZG), Croatia Food Master programme gives students the op- • University of Novi Sad (UNS), Serbia portunity to improve their knowledge and grow • Banat‘s University of Agricultural their skill set with regard to the intercultural and Sciences and Veterinary Medicine social aspects, anthropic landscape and natural “King Michael I of Romania” from resources of sustainability in agriculture and the Timisoara (BUASVMT), Romania food industry in the Danube region. • Czech University of Life Sciences The main focus of the programme is on self- Prague (CZU), Czech Republic development in a multicultural European region. • lovak University of Agriculture At the end of this course, students are able to in Nitra (SUA), Slovakia identify some of their own culturally-biased assumptions and behaviour, and begin to objec- Career Prospects tively address the benefits of EU multiculturalism Graduates will have interdisciplinary knowl- for regional agriculture and and food industry. edge, competencies and skills in agricultural Sustainable development, food security, tech- and / or food science with a major focus on nology and quality, sustainable food production, sustainability and sustainable technologies. A biotechnology and sustainable energy make up further focus of the qualification is intercultural the core content of the Master programme. This learning, which allows graduates a deeper un- Master programme offers a unique and compe- derstanding of cultural and social development tent response to issues such as climate change of and in the Danube region. Students also and protection and promotion of livelihoods. have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice during a study-related internship within this master programme. Info & Support

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Safety in the Food Chain “SIFC”

Overview context. Food and feed related issues will be The international MSc SIFC was developed combined in a complementary way. to provide a profound academic Master Pro- gramme concerning all areas of food safety. It Career Prospects offers a high level study course by combining There are job facilities in governmental, but also all the existing expertise of European Life private organisations on a national and interna- Science universities. tional level: • Food production and marketing This Master programme is jointly offered by: • Product development • University of Natural Resources and • Food Safety Management Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Austria • Consumer organisations • University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark • Scientific communication • Wageningen University • Research: in a university or (WUR), the Netherlands non-university environment • University of Hohenheim (UHOH), Germany • Governmental and non-govern- • Czech University of Life Sciences mental authorities in the area Prague (CZU), Czech Republic of food safety: e.g. EFSA • University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

This individual structure offers a new internation- Info & Support al perspective for students and facilitates move- ment between different universities. The MSc SIFC is structured into three modules and one Master‘s Study Programme Coordinator & Website thesis of 30 ECTS credits each. The contents of the ✉[email protected] curriculum are focused on the entire spectrum of boku.ac.at/h066451.html the food chain (regarding supply and production). Administrative Support This Master programme is especially targeted ✉[email protected] towards students who hold a BSc degree in “Food boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Science and Technology”. Based on their funda- mental knowledge in the fields of food science, Student Representation natural and engineering science, students will ✉[email protected] gain special knowledge as well as practical skills oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ in the area of food safety, risk identification, risk lebensmittel-und-biotechnologie.html assessment, and risk communication in a global

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int eng Limnology and Wetland to investigate, monitor and manage freshwater ecosystems in both temperate and tropical Management “LWM” zones by applying their ecological, technical, socio-economic and intercultural communica- Overview tion skills. Field-studies and excursions to vari- This international 18-month Master pro- ous surface waters, including Kenyan “Flamingo gramme combines the specific and unique lakes”, Lake Victoria and the Kenyan coastline expertise of three countries. All study locations are integral parts of the curriculum. Dedicated are world-famous tourist locations – study where academic and supporting staff facilitate study others are going for holidays and sight-seeing! progress, general student affairs, acquisition of The Master’s curriculum comprises of 4 study- housing and travel/transfers in all 3 countries. months at each of the LWM partner universities: • BOKU (Vienna, Austria) Career Prospects • Egerton University (Nakuru/ Graduates of the programme make substantial Egerton, Kenya) contributions in the following sectors: research • IHE (Delft, The Netherlands) and higher education; GOs & NGOs; interna- tional organisations such as the UN, FAO, & Inter- The 12-month taught programme is followed national River/Lake Commissions; development by a 6-month MSc research period at any of the cooperation agencies; national and international partner universities. environmental associations; environmental man- The programme provides knowledge and prac- agement companies; and consultancy. tical skills towards the conservation and sustain- able management of aquatic ecosystems and aquatic resources in different climatic and socio- cultural environments. Graduates are qualified

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European Forestry

Overview This Master programme is jointly offered by: The MSc in European Forestry (MSc EF) is a top • University of Natural Resources and class taught Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Austria Master Degree Programme (EMJMD) in the • University of Eastern Finland field of forest sciences. A consortium of six (UEF), Finland (Coordinator) well known European universities provides • University of Freiburg, Germany an international double-degree pro- • University of Lleida (UdL), Spain gramme, which has been acknowledged­ • Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania by the European Commission as a top • AgroParisTech (APT), France quality European MSc under the Erasmus Mundus programme. Career Prospects The two-year interdisciplinary pro- MSc European Forestry graduates are in high gramme provides acade­mic education demand by the international labour market. in the field of sustainable resource • Forest and nature management management­ with special emphasis • Agencies and governmental bodies of bioeconomy. MSc EF offers a • Research institutions new approach to the markets • Environmental NGOs in forestry and nature ma­ • Forest enterprises in paper and nagement and it connects the pulp industries and saw milling increasing number of forest related issues with European dimension at international as well as national levels. int eng

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Material and Energetic Exploitation of Renewable Raw Materials “NAWARO” / BIOMASSTECHNOLOGY

Overview Career Prospects The material and energetic use of renewable The skills taught in the natural, social and eco- raw materials, including the associated second- nomic sciences and technical disciplines enable ary raw materials from agriculture and forestry, graduates opportunities in the following areas: can provide a significant contribution towards • Research and development, especially in the solutions to forthcoming problems and of- the field of energy and process technology fers a tremendous opportunity as a study and • Environmental and resource economics occupational field. The combination of NA- • Project management in the area WARO‘s material and energy use is the strength of renewable raw materials of the new course. This is partly offered in • Environmental engineering and English, but is open to mainly German-speaking environmental consulting students who wish to specialise in the forthcom- • Quality management ing technical and socio-economic problems in • Teaching in secondary education the subject area of renewable resources at a na- • Production and use of biogenic materials tional or European level. Provided are chemical- • Expert activity in the use of raw materials biological knowledge, engineering expertise in mineral extraction and processing, knowledge of material and energy use and technologies of Info & Support conversion, energy technology, materials sci- ence, economics, business education, market- Study Programme Coordinator & Website ing, management and supplementary soft skills. This Master programme can be completed as an ✉[email protected] international (“Biomasstechnology”) or national boku.ac.at/h066471.html (“Material and Energetic Exploitation of Renew- Administrative Support able Raw Materials”, BOKU only) Master course. ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Partner Universities The international Master‘s course is European- Student Representation oriented and is and is offered in collaboration ✉[email protected] between the University of Natural Resources oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) and the Techni- forst-und-holzwirtschaft.html cal University of Munich (TUM).

47 master programmes 48 Soils andGlobal Change International Master ofSciencein Global Change (IMSOGLO) programme aims to groups at4renown EUuniversities: and toincrease ecosystemresilience. Numerous as biomassproduction, carbonsequestration, and intensivelanduseare of causingdepletion Overview directives havebeendevelopedandimplemented EU.Programmes suchasthe ernmental bodies, of global change influence the capacity of soils to soils of capacity the influence change global of aspects abovementioned changeandthe climate teach the knowledge,tools,technologiesandap- teach the to externalpressures. that build on scientific knowledge on soil response have beendevelopedtoprotect environment the life is at stake, and this hasbeenrealised isatstake,andthis life by national and international organisations andinternational national andgov- water purification, etcetera. The additive effects of regenerate andmayevencausesoildegradation. mance of respectland with to suchits functions natural resources andare perfor the limiting by bringing together the expertise ofresearch expertise the by bringingtogether contextplications inthe ofsoils andglobal change The International Master of Science in Soils and The future capacityofsoilstosupport(human) Increased pressure, population industrialisation int eng

Photo: Raphael Zwiauer - This Master programme is jointly offered by: offered jointly is programme Master This global change with either: global changewith Career Prospects and increase soilresilience. to developprevention andremediation strategies to train more people worldwide to understand how soils react to global change and to be able network and knowledge about how to tackle world policymaker trained policymaker in soil managementunder problems, and atop-level researcher, academic or served throughout need worldemphasizethe the • AarhusUniversity(AU),Denmark (UGOE),Germany • UniversityofGöttingen • GhentUniversity(UGent),Belgium and Resources Natural of University BOKU, • Alarming effects ofglobalchangeonsoilsob- • • Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU),Austria LifeSciencesVienna Become a world citizen with a large international www.imsoglo.eu forestry-and-wood-management.html oehboku.at/en/study-field-representation/ ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html ✉[email protected] short.boku.ac.at/uh066472 ✉[email protected] Administrative Support Student Representation Study programme coordinator&Website an integratedlandmanagementfocus an agroecosystem focusor “IMSOGLO” I nfo &S upport master programmes European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics “EMABG”

Overview • develop sustainable breeding programmes The focus of the European Master in Animal that contribute to improved health and welfare Breeding and Genetics (EMABG) is on the of companion animals, including populations in development of sustainable breeding programmes zoos and nature reserves. for farm animals, fish and companion animals. The master programme offers high quality training in The international master is jointly offered by: the field of animal breeding and genetics. It can be • BOKU, University of Natural Resources and followed either entirely at the University of Natural Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria),(Coordinator) Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Mobility track • Wageningen University (WUR), Netherlands 1: National degree) or as an international joint • Georg-August-Universität- master programme “European Master in Animal Göttingen (UGOE), Germany Breeding and Genetics” (Mobility track 2: Joint • AgroParisTech (APT), France degree), offered at six leading European universities. • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden EMABG fills a real need for the industry sector and the • Norwegian University of Life whole society. It is designed to answer the scientific, Sciences (NMBU), Norway practical and societal challenges of animal breeding and genomics.These challenges can be summarised for Career Prospects both developed and low-income countries as follows: The objective of the European Master in Animal • meet the increased demand for animal and fish Breeding and Genetics is to train and educate products, while preserving or improving the students on a high level, with the primary focus on quality of the products, the welfare of animals theoretic background and current research practices. and minimizing the environmental impact; Consequently, the graduates will be well fitted to • preserve natural resources, with special atten- pursue follow up qualifications within the academia, tion to biodiversity; such as doctoral studies at BOKU or elsewhere. • make efficient use of novel tools and technolo- Graduates of the EMABG will be also well suited to gies to reach these goals while maintaining fill advanced level positions in breeding companies, social acceptance of animal breeding; breeding organisations or in other parts of the • develop sustainable animal breeding animal breeding industry, acting as geneticists or programmes that contribute to improved liveli- consultants. hood of farmers and efficient food chains; Info & Support

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Organic Agricultural Systems and Agroecology “EUR-Organic”

Overview This Master programme is jointly offered by: Farmers, consumers, processors, and traders • University of Natural Resources and are increasingly interested in high value organic Life Sciences (BOKU), Austria (ELLS) products that fulfil ethical, social, ecological, • University of Hohenheim and economic standards of quality. (UHOH), Germany (ELLS) Organic farming is based on a holistic ap- • Warsaw University of Life Sciences proach. Consequently the production, process- (WULS-SGGW), Poland (ELLS) ing and marketing of organically grown food • Aarhus University (AU), Denmark requires special skills and knowledge. To meet (External partner) this need, three universities from the Euroleague • Institut supérieur d’agriculture et for Life Sciences (ELLS) network, together with d’agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA), two external universities, have developed the Lyon, France (External partner) MSc Programme Organic Agricultural Systems The full Master programme consists of two and Agroecology. The programme offers edu- semesters at BOKU and two semesters at the cation and training in organic agro-food chains selected partner university. Students will be (including topics such as ethics, production awarded a degree from two universities. systems, quality, policies, consumer demand, and market development) in an international Career Prospects context, and the opportunity to specialise ac- The international occurrence of organic farm- cording to the distinct profiles offered by the ing requires persons with a profound knowledge partner universities. of the whole organic agrofood chain. Graduates would primarily expect to be employed nation- ally or internationally in the fields of: nfo upport I & S • Food processing, trading companies • Quality management Study Programme Coordinator & Website • Practice or extension services ✉[email protected] • NGOs or other associations boku.ac.at/h066500.html • Research and teaching institutions • Certification bodies Administrative Support • Development cooperation ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Student Representation ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- schaften.html int eng

50 Photo: Hermann Bürstmayr in Plant Breeding Erasmus Mundus European Master Industry andResearch Institutes. Overview order ofglobalchanges challenges tofacethe ogy, biotechnology ofemPLANT+isuniquein of plantbreeding, plantbiology, seedtechnol- ested inPlantBreeding trainingin excellent with the world. the partnersproducestion aprogramme could that is offered Euro ofsixleading byaconsortium - wealth of knowledge and expertise in the fields the in expertise and knowledge of wealth not beoffered byone organization alone.The - andcollabora specificities climatic methods, workingmembers intermsofspecializations, pean universities in the field of plant sciences in such as population growthsuch aspopulation change. andclimate skills that are needed in this field by the Seed the by field this in needed are that skills science, management, law, languages and soft This twoyearsmasters‘programme (120ECTS) The complementarity of the consortiumThe complementarityofthe emPLANT+ aimsatproviding studentsinter schaften.html oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html ✉[email protected] emplant-master.eu boku.ac.at/h066502.html ✉[email protected] Administrative Support Student Representation Study Programme Coordinator &Website I nfo &S upport “emPLANT+” - This Master programme is jointly offered by: offered jointly is programme Master This fields of technology with greater with technology of fields projection and Schools across Europe visits, internships) will facilitate the students’job the facilitate visits, internships)will Career Prospects andGraduate ofsixUniversities a consortium along with associated activities, is one of the foreseeable future. demandinthe Master Degree in PlantBreeding organized by ciated structures twoyears(lectures, duringthe terms ofknowledgeandcompetences. needs of seed the the and plant companies in insertion. The contacts with the seedindustryandasso- the The contactswith The developmentandrelease ofnewvarieties, • • • • • • mLN+ s n rsu Mnu Joint Mundus Erasmus an is emPLANT+ emPLANT hasbeendevelopedtorespond to València (UPV),Spain de Universitat Politècnica Milano (UMIL),Italy di Studi Università Degli Sciences (SLU),Sweden UniversityofAgricultural Swedish and LifeSciences(MATE), Hungary Hungarian UniversityofAgriculture (ULS),France Salle PolytechniqueUniLa- Institut (BOKU),Austria Life SciencesVienna University ofNaturalResources and int eng master programmes 51 master programmes

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Career Prospects Numerous key career qualifications and suf- ficient development options for individual areas of interest are offered: • recognition, analysis of problems Horticultural and implementing reasonable and responsible solutions in regional and Sciences international horticultural contexts • applying and expanding acquired science- Overview based knowledge and methodology Horticulture relies basically on human needs • team proficiency, being open to innova- and life-quality, adopting industry’s needs and tions and advanced communication responsibility towards the environment and • and being involved in the sustainability. This Master programme conse- international scientific teaching quently focuses on research-based teaching in and research community. all of the fields of horticultural plant-production (vegetables, ornamentals, pomology, viticulture, International mobility and language profi- medicinal plants, postharvest and quality re- ciency are indispensable parts of the curriculum. search), greenhouse technology, biotechnology English is the language of instruction. Skills in and plant-physiology, and on socio-economics the local language are important for everday life. (horticultural supply and value chains).

This Master programme is jointly offered by: • University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Austria • Hungarian University of Agriculture Info & Support and Life Sciences (MATE), Hungary • Technical University Munich (TUM), Germany Study Programme Coordinator & Website • Humboldt University of ✉[email protected] Berlin (HU), Germany boku.ac.at/h066454.html • University of Bologna/Free University Administrative Support of Bozen-Bolzano (UNIBO), Italy ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Students start at the home university of their choice with compulsory courses. The second Student Representation and third semesters focus on specialisations and ✉[email protected] methodology. At least one exchange semester oehboku.at/studienvertretungen/agrarwissen- at a partner university is required. The Master’s schaften.html thesis in the fourth semester can be completed at any of the partner universities.

52 master programmes Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering “NaRMEE”

Overview • Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU), A world of ever increasing opulation, degrading Czech Republic environments and related competition for • Lincoln University (LU), New Zealand declining resources requires new, innovative approaches for the management of natural NARMEE students start at one of the partner resources on a global scale. institutions (home university) and spend one semester at one of the other universities. NARMEE is a two year international master’s The master thesis is jointly supervised and programme offering high-quality education along with the study experience abroad this in five thematic fields to address the big chal- adds to the global dimension of the NARMEE lenges in a globalized world: curriculum. • Agro-municipal resources management • Ecological engineering and Career prospects risk management NARMEE graduates have excellent prospects • Nature conversvation and biodiversity for entrepreneurship and employment in public management and community-owned associations and en- • Global resources and sustainability terprises, NGO and private sectors involved management in environmental resource management and • Human dimension and socio-economic ecological engineering at national, EU and aspects of sustainable development international level.

The Master Programme is jointly offered by: • University of Natural Resources and Life Info & Support Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Austria Study Programme Coordinator & Website ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/h066416.html Administrative Support ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Student Representation ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ kulturtechnik-und-wasserwirtschaft.html

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in Environmental Science and more than 200 high quality courses at four leading European universities.

This Master Programme is jointly offered by: • University of Natural Resources and Life Science Vienna (BOKU), Austria Environmental • University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Faculty of Science, Denmark Sciences – • Swedish University of Agricul- tural Science (SLU), Sweden Soil, Water and • University of Hohenheim (UHOH), Germany EnvEuro is a double-degree Master Programme: Biodiversity students spend the first two semesters at their home university and the two last semesters at the “EnvEuro” host university.

Overview Career Prospects Focus is on the interactions between land use Environmental careers will be found in the en- and the environment, with the aqueous phase vironmental sections of industries, environmental placed at the core of the programme. Water qual- technology companies, consulting companies (ag- ity is to a large extent determined by the com- riculture, engineering), public administration from position, properties, management and pollutant local to governmental levels, laboratories, univer- loads of soils and of the atmosphere, and water sities and other research institutions, and in devel- is the main carrier of pollutants in the terrestrial opment agencies. environment and connects to the atmospheric environment, the aquatic environments and to the biosphere. Hence, the quality of the aqueous Info & Support environment can be used as a collective measure of terrestrial environmental quality, an approach, Study Programme Coordinator & Website which is most clearly adopted in the European ✉[email protected] Water Framework Directive as well as other EU di- boku.ac.at/h066449.html rectives. The comprehensive and coordinated en- Administrative Support vironmental framework programs that have been implemented all over Europe are backed up by ✉[email protected] intensive and common monitoring programs, leg- boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html islation, regulation, management and policy prac- Student Representation tices which are here seen as a strong advantage ✉[email protected] and a solid background for the MSc programme. oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ The Master Programme offers a vast range of ex- kulturtechnik-und-wasserwirtschaft.html citing possibilities with six different specialisations

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Biotechnology “BT”

Overview Career Prospects This Master programme provides in-depth Due to the high interdisciplinarity of this Master knowledge about biotechnological processes programme, a variety of possibilities are available and the relevant areas of expertise biophysical to graduates: chemistry, biochemistry, cell and molecular biol- • Industrial biotechnology ogy, microbiology, nano-biosciences, applied • Pharmaceutical biotechnology mathematics, biostatistics, and process technol- • Quality management ogy. In addition, quality management concepts • Bioprocessing and relevant issues of social, economic and legal • Agrobiotechnology sciences are imparted. In numerous practical • Environmental biotechnology exercises and seminars, the students acquire ex- • Nanobiotechnology perience in laboratory work and the independent • Molecular biotechnology handling of relevant issues. • Cell and tissue engineering Graduates of this course are able to scientifically • Biosafety soundly analyse and assess these fundamentals • Research and development for businesses of biotechnological processes. They can indepen- or at domestic and foreign universities dently and efficiently develop, analyse, select and • Regulatory affairs and food biotechnology improve the procedures needed for the design, production and application of biotechnological materials. They can critically assess and debate Info & Support their decisions and actions, also in terms of ethi- cal responsibility. In addition to the qualification Study Programme Coordinator & Website in general biotechnology, the Master programme ✉[email protected] allows for specialisation in the following areas: boku.ac.at/h066418.html Bioinformatics, bioprocess engineering, medical biotechnology (in collaboration with the Medical Student Representation University of Vienna), nano-biosciences and tech- ✉[email protected] nology, plant biotechnology, and environmental oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ biotechnology. A one-month internship in indus- lebensmittel-und-biotechnologie.html try helps to consolidate the practical training.

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Mountain Forestry

economic environments with special Photo: Bernadette Führer Overview Mountain Forestry is defined as the sustain- emphasis on developing countries able, science-based management of forests • To strengthen international and woodlands in mountain areas, taking co-operation and to create a global specific ecological, ethical, technical, social, network of mountain foresters economical and political conditions of complex mountain systems into consideration. The Career Prospects Mountain Forestry Master programme aims to As a graduate of the English Master pro- provide specialised knowledge with a focus on gramme in Mountain Forestry, students gain people living and working in mountainous areas a wide range of technical, academic, and in developing countries interpersonal skills enabling them to obtain With the establishment of a Master of Science top professional positions in both the national in Mountain Forestry, BOKU recognises the and international arena. Graduates are not only need for formal education in mountain research restricted to professional activities in highland and science. The curriculum emphasises inter- or mountain regions, but may be fully integrated disciplinary work and learning by doing, and it into general forest sciences within research and fosters intercultural communication and team- development institutions, the public and pri- work, participatory thinking and bottom-up vate sector, non-government organisations or approaches. communitiy services. Graduates work in areas such as forest management, forest extension, Objectives wildlife management, forest policy and practice, • To provide a focused and specialised research as well as administration. education in managing mountain forest resources with a global perspective • To teach students to recognise and solve problems occurring in forest management eng and conservation in mountain regions • To strengthen interdisciplinary approaches in mountain forestry, integrating aspects of engineering, socio-economics, natural Info & Support sciences and other subject-specific fields in mountain forest management Study Programme Coordinator & Website • To provide methods and approaches ✉[email protected] appropriate for complex social and boku.ac.at/h066429.html Administrative Support ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Student Representation ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ forst-und-holzwirtschaft.html

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Water Management and Environmental Engineering “WMEE”

Overview Career Prospects This English Master programme introduces Graduates of the Master programme students to principles in natural sciences and typically work in the following areas: engineering techniques connected to water and • Civil- and environmental associated processes. The general aim of the pro- engineering consulting gramme is to attain the knowledge and skills for the • Engineering companies sustainable use of water resources, the protection • Public and private research facili- of the environment, the assessment of mountain ties, technical boards risks and the development of protection measures. • Public administration Specialisations in the fields of Water Management and Environmental Engineering or Mountain Risk Engineering are possible and will be certified in a Info & Support Diploma Supplement. Prospective students wishing to enroll in the Master programme must be able to demonstrate Study Programme Coordinator & Website fundamental knowledge of the central subjects of ✉[email protected] a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, boku.ac.at/h066447.html as taught at BOKU. Administrative Support Similarly, for a successful admission, competence ✉[email protected] in the English language has to be proven. boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html The professional education given in this Master programme combines a fundamental knowledge Student Representation of the environmental system with the respectful ✉[email protected] and sustainable use and management of natural oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ resources. The curriculum builds on joined-up kulturtechnik-und-wasserwirtschaft.html thinking for the responsible planning, design, building and maintenance of engineering solutions.

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Overview “Water is life” – Humans depend on ecological services provided by wetlands, rivers, ground- water aquifers and lakes, which are among the most threatened ecosystems in the world. The Master programme provides interdis- ciplinary expertise and professional skills for determining the ecological status of aquatic ecosystems, the assessment of human impacts, the conservation of endangered species and habitats, the development of appropriate resto- ration measures and the validation of manage- ment actions. Study Applied Limnology at BOKU in interna- tional classrooms with students of more than 10 countries from 4 continents. Enjoy the oppor- tunity to spice-up the study programme with modules/courses offered by inter- national network partner institutes, such as Egerton University (Kenya) and a large number of partner universities within and outside Europe.

Career Prospects Graduates of the pro- gramme make substantial contributions in the fol- Info & Support lowing sectors: research and higher education; Study Programme Coordinator & Website environmental manage- ✉[email protected] ment companies; GOs boku.ac.at/h066448.html & NGOs; international Administrative Support organisations such as the European Commission, UN- ✉[email protected] ESCO, FAO & International River/ boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html Lake Commissions; development Student Representation cooperation agencies; national and ✉[email protected] international environmental associations oehboku.at/en/wer-wir-sind/studienvertretungen/ and consultancy. kulturtechnik-und-wasserwirtschaft.html

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For current Information on the COVID-19 situation see:  short.boku.ac.at/int-in-current-en 2 How to Look for Courses at BOKU...... 62

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How to Look for Courses at BOKU

The education management system at BOKU Please check carefully that: is called BOKUonline and also includes our • the courses are offered in course database. the right semester online.boku.ac.at • the courses are offered in the right language You will need it in order to ... • you have the required background … search for suitable courses knowledge (if applicable) … register for courses • you are familiar with the … register for exams registration process • you know when and where the  PLEASE NOTE: You must register for first session will take place each course on BOKUonline in order • your courses do not overlap excessively to take the course exam. For online (short overlaps between lectures = applications you will need a BOKUonline Vorlesungen, where attendance is not login which you can only get after compulsory, it is normally not a problem) enrolling in person at the Study services. Unfortunately the courses for the upcoming Therefore plan to arrive a few days semester will only be online shortly before the BEFORE the beginning of the semester. semester starts. Therefore we recommend that you look for courses that have been offered General information about BOKUonline: in the same semester a year before when you short.boku.ac.at/e682v2 make your Learning Agreement (as a rule, only few courses change every year.) Register for exams:  short.boku.ac.at/e6dzm2 ATTENTION: ECTS credits (found in the course description at BOKUonline) Exchange Students are not the same as semester hours! You will find the courses (LV) in our teaching short.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku- information system. Each course has a cor- howtolookforcourses-en.html responding number which has to be included when filling in the “Learning Agreement”. If you would like an overview of which courses Please note that you can choose courses from are offered, you can also see various fields of study as long as you ensure that • lists of courses from an institute or you fulfil the specific requirements for the indi- department vidual course. If necessary, changes can still be • lists of courses from a specific made to your Learning Agreement after arrival. study programme At the beginning of the semester, the BOKU-IT Students who are completing in cooperation with BOKU-International Rela- a full study programme tions (BOKU-IR), organises introductory events Please stick to the curriculum of your study specifically for international students (both in programme. German and in English) as part of the Welcome Days.

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How to find 1) Go to online.boku.ac.at your courses? 2) Select the English version

3) Go to “Without login: courses”

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5) Use the filter options select English as “Language of Instruction” Attention: courses are only offered in English, if the language of instruction – see course description – is clearly stated to be English)

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Course Types

Most courses are carried out in units of two Exercise (UE) semester hours per week (90 minutes, 1 unit = The emphasis is on the acquisition of practical 45 minutes). The semester usually lasts 15 weeks. knowledge. Students are expected to partici- Due to teaching reasons or the content, some pate actively in class and therefore, attendance courses take the form of blocks (e.g. 3 hours is compulsory. every two weeks or 2 full days). For most course types attendance is compulsory (not for lectures). Seminar (SE) We naturally recommend that you attend all The emphasis is on the acquisition of theo- lessons for the courses you have enrolled in. retical and practical knowledge. Assessment is However, at BOKU, lessons quite often overlap based either on the final exam or a term paper (especially if you’re enrolled in a Master pro- that has to be submitted by the student. Active gramme or if you’re not following a curriculum). class participation is required. Attendance is Therefore, it is important to consider which compulsory. courses require attendance and which don’t. Courses with compulsory attendance usually Further Course Types have limited student numbers. It is very impor- • Internship (PR) tant to attend the first class! • Mandatory Practical Seminar (PP) • Bachelor’s Seminar (BA) Lecture (VO) • Master’s Seminar (MA) Usually 2 hours a week (1 hour = 45 minutes). • Excursion (EX) The attendance is not compulsory and usually • Project (PJ) places are not limited (exception: room size). • Lecture and Seminar (VS) They are usually held by professors. Grades are • Lecture and Exercise (VU) based on a written or oral exam at the end of the • Lecture and Excursion (VX) term. Make sure you talk to your teachers first if • Seminar and Excursion (SX) you miss classes, arrive late or leave early on a • Exercise and excursion (UX) regular basis!

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Thesis, Dissertation and Project Work

Regular Students We do not recommend sending mass-emails If you are attending a full degree programme to multiple professors. Instead, please contact at BOKU, you have to follow the guidelines of the departmental coordinator in charge. your programme. Lists of departmental coordinators/project Generally as a Bachelor student this means that coordinators, ERASMUS departmental coordi- you have to register for your Bachelor’s thesis nators, CEEPUS programme coordinators and through BOKUonline. Master and PhD students Joint Study coordinators can be found on the have to search for a topic and supervisor with a BOKU website. venia docendi or an equivalent qualification on short.boku.ac.at/int-coop-cooperators their own. short.boku.ac.at/abschlussarbeiten-eng Please write an email to your coordinator with the name of the programme you have complet- ed, your home country and study programme, Exchange Students and explain that you would like assistance in If you wish to work on your thesis, dissertation finding a supervisor. (If you have already found or project, we ask you to do some research and someone on our website with whom you would contact your future BOKU tutor/supervisor. like to work, please also give her/his name). Current projects at BOKU are listed at: Documents to be attached to your email: alumni.boku.ac.at/site/en/jobs/jopportal • a CV • a project description A list of the BOKU departments is found at page 132 Please include an informal confirmation that In our research database FIS you can search for your BOKU supervisor is willing to supervise current projects by key words: you (e.g a copy of an e-mail) to your application. forschung.boku.ac.at/fis Only with this document we can accept your application. Please also add the thesis /project In case you are already registered at BOKU work to your Learning Agreement (course num- and have a BOKUonline login, please also check ber: 000, ECTS number according to your BOKU our thesis database: supervisor or your home university). abschlussarbeiten.boku.ac.at/thesis Your Master‘s thesis or project will not be shown on the BOKU transcript of records. Please ask your supervisor for an evaluation letter (on official letter paper with signature and stamp).

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66 Gregor-Mendel-Strasse plan your studies 1. Gregor Mendel Haus (MENH-) 6. Türkenwirt (TÜWI-) ą Study services ą Lecture Halls: TÜWI 01 ą BOKU4you ą Student’s Union - ÖH BOKU ą Lecture Halls: I, II, VI, VI, VII, VIII, XI, XII, XV ą Study areas, ÖH Lounge ą Banquet Hall ą TÜWI + Hofladen ą Alumni ą Mensa BOKU ą Rector‘s Office ą Institute for Development Research ą Facultas ą Center for Global Change and Sustainability ą Staff Unit for the Support of People with Disabilities 7. Wilhelm Exner Haus (EXNH-) ą Café Mendel ą Library ą Lecture Halls: EH 01, EH 02, EH 03, 2. Justus v. Liebig Haus EH 04, EH 05 Hartäckerstraße 3. Adolf v. Guttenberg Haus (GUTH-) 8. BOKU-International Relations ą Lecture Hall GH 01 ą Seminar Rooms: 01, 02, 03 9. Franz Schwackhöfer Haus (SCHW-) ą Seminar Rooms: 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 4. Oscar Simony Haus (SIMH-) ą Aula Schwackhöferhaus ą Lecture Halls: EG03, EG04, EG05, EG07 ą PC Room 10. Ilse Wallentin Haus (ILWA-) ą Seminar Rooms: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 5. Adolf Cieslar Haus 29/1, 29/2 ą ATM ą Library (Textbook collection) 10 9 ą Techn. Facility Management ą PC Room

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Language Courses at BOKU

If you want to learn German or improve your 2021, and in the summer semester probably skills in another foreign language, BOKU-Inter- from 07-18 February 2022 national Relations offers a variety of language courses at BOKU. A German intensive course The two course levels before the beginning of the semester helps in- Beginner coming students to get started in Vienna. Three This course is especially for students with no different German courses during the semester knowledge of the German language. The con- will allow international students to study the lan- tent focus lies on cultural aspects of studying guage on a regular basis. We also teach twelve and living in Austria. other languages at up to five different levels. Intermediate to advanced level (German Refresher Course) German as a Foreign Language This course is for students who already have previous knowledge of the language on an Intensive German language course intermediate to advanced level. It is especially (before start of the semester) designed for people who have learned the lan- This course is especially for incoming students. guage but do not practise it on a regular basis. It takes 2 weeks with a total of 50 classes (25 We also recommend this course for students hours of teaching per week, 3 ECTS,) and costs with Dutch as mother tongue. €250. In the winter semester 2021/2022, the course will take place from 13-24 September

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German Courses during the semester

tember 2021) and 14 January 2022 (for the German for Beginners courses in February 2022). After these dates Winter semester – beginners you will have to pay an administrative fee Summer semester – beginners with previous of €70 in case of cancellation. If you want to knowledge (A1+) cancel the course, please send an email to €130 per semester [email protected]. German conversation The aim of this course is to especially improve oral language skills and fluent speaking. Topics Language Courses during change and are elected by the students. the Semester €130 per semester The following language courses are offered at German for Science (BOKU specific topics) BOKU in the academic year 2021/22 (planned, In this course you will learn and practise ad- subject to changes): vanced grammar and BOKU-specific vocabulary. • German €130 (exception: ERASMUS-students free • English of charge) • French • Italian • Spanish • Czech • Croatian Registration • Hungarian To register for the intensive German language • Polish course, please send an email to sprachkurse@ • Romanian boku.ac.at including the course title and level, • Russian first and last name, address and home country, • Slovakian and the scholarship programme with which you • Slovenian are coming to BOKU. The registration deadline for the September course is 12 August 2021, and In the winter semester courses start from for the February course 10 January 2021. Please 4 October 2021, in the summer semester from note that there is a limited number of places 7 March 2022. All course levels, course de- available, which are allocated on a first come, scriptions and time schedules are available at: first serve basis. If places are available, we are online.boku.ac.at happy to accept registrations after the deadline. After successful registration, you will receive a Registration confirmation and further information on the pay- Registration for incoming exchange students ment of the course. As an exchange student, please add the language course you want to take to your Cancellation Learning Agreement and register by email to: You can cancel your registration of the Ger- [email protected] man intensive course exempt from charges • The course title & level until 20 August 2021 (for the courses in Sep- • Your first and last name

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• The exchange programme with Course fees, payment and cancellation which you are coming to BOKU Course fees • Semester courses: €130 per course The deadline to register by email for all lan- • Intensive German Language Courses guage courses (except for German courses) is before the beginning of semester: €250 20 August 2021 for the winter semester and 28 • German for Science (BOKU specific January 2022 for the summer semester. topics): free for students of Erasmus+ Email registration for German courses is pos- sible until 17 September 2021 for the winter Payment semester and 14 February 2022 for the summer If you register by email, we will send you all semester. If places are available, we also accept information on payment. For registration to registrations at a later stage up to the beginning BOKUonline, please follow the payment instruc- of the semester, but we recommend that you tions on our website: register as early as possible. boku.ac.at/int-languages-en.html To register for the intensive German language course, please follow the instructions in the rel- evant section above. Cancellation If you cancel your registration to a language Registration for full degree students at BOKU course during the semester in the first week of To register for German Courses please send the courses, and at the latest two days after your an email to: [email protected], giving the course has started, you will be exempt from following information: charges. You can do this by sending an email • The course title & level to [email protected]. After this date, there • Your first and last name will be no refund of the course fee in case of cancellation. The deadline for email registration for German For cancellation of the intensive course, please courses is 17 September 2021 for the winter follow the instructions in the relevant section semester and 14 February 2022 for the summer above. semester. To register for all other language courses (except for German) please enrol at BOKU-International Relations BOKUonline: online.boku.ac.at Sarah Eigner-Pausz Online registration period Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a | 1190 Wien (planned, subject to changes): +43 1 47654-32017 • For courses in winter semester: ✉[email protected] 30 August - 20 September 2021 boku.ac.at/int-languages-en.html • For courses in summer semester: 28 January - 18 February 2022

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Tandem Language learning without a course

What is Tandem learning? Tandem learning is a reciprocal language learning scheme in which you are paired with a native speaker of the target language to learn together. That means that students with differ- ent native languages teach each other. There is no financial cost involved and you can benefit regardless of your level of language. You meet How to apply? to study together, practise speaking, find out You have to register online on our e-learning more about the culture, discuss language prob- platform BOKUlearn. Follow the link and login lems and support each other‘s learning. Tools with your valid BOKUonline account. Scroll like cell phones, emailing, and Skype can also down the page to where you can find the search support tandem learning. field, type the course name “Tandem Learning” and click on registration for the course. There How does it work? you will find further information about how to The imagination knows no limits when it comes use the e-learning platform. The registration to tandem learning: tandem partners can work period for the winter semester starts at the end through textbooks and exercise books, work of September / beginning of October. The reg- through items from everyday life (e.g. newspa- istration period for the summer semester starts per articles, product information, radio broad- at the beginning of March. casts), practice structured dialogues on certain themes or simply have a chat with each other. Next steps? Choosing an exercise method depends on prior A list containing all Tandem participants knowledge and the learning objectives of the and their target languages will be published tandem learning partners. on BOKUlearn. You have to check the list and pick a Tandem partner on your own. You can What are the benefits of Tandem-Learning? contact your partner via telephone or email. In Students, teachers and researchers who are the middle of October (winter semester) and planning a semester abroad can already be in March (summer semester) there will be a Kick- contact with their future host country before off Meeting with some hints and tips for tandem their stay has begun. They can begin to improve leaning and the opportunity to meet the other their language skills and gain an insight into participants. the culture, mentality and social environment of the country. Tandem learning is also a con- venient way to keep up your previously acquired BOKU-International Relations language skills and make contact with native speakers. Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a | 1190 Wien +43 1 47654-32000 ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/int-languages-tandem-en.html

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The Buddy Network at BOKU

BOKU-IR encourages the exchange of Austrian and international students through a buddy network. Therefore, you are appointed an Austrian student as a tutor to facilitate the first couple of steps in Vienna (if you requested it in KEEP your application form). Your buddy will be very helpful, espe- cially at the beginning, when you move into your new room and have to deal CALM with Austrian and BOKU administration. AND They can introduce you to Viennese uni- versity life, help you to get accustomed to BOKU and show you a side of Vienna and Austria you would probably not ASK discover otherwise. YOUR Want a Buddy? BUDDY If you wish to have a buddy, please contact:

[email protected]

Exchange Students can also indicate in their application to BOKU that they want a Buddy.

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Facilities for Students with Disabilities

The University of Natural Resources and Life • Counseling on funding opportunities Sciences, Vienna, seeks to promote equal • Legal framework opportunities and access, inclusion and fairness. • Offer to provide guidance when For students with disabilities and/or physical or commencing university studies mental health issues, BOKU provides a service • Organisation of technical and/ and counselling department; the Coordination or personal assistance office for Equal Opportunities, Diversity and • Co-operation with the Rectorate, stake- Disability. holders, instructors and other persons concerned in order to provide improved Persons with a study-related impairment learning-, working- and examination should be directly addressed and supported. conditions for the target group Students or staff with the following can expect a full range of support and services: Furthermore, the scope of duties includes: • Mobility impairment • Assisting in the realisation of barrier- • Sensory impairment free access to all BOKU buildings • Hearing impairment • Organising public events • Speech impairment • Public relations • Mental issues (depression, burn-out, ...) • Stimulating projects and seminars dealing • Chronic conditions (diabetes, with handicap-specific topics and issues Crohn’s disease, ...) • Partial performance weaknesses (dyslexia, dyscalculia, ...) Coordination office for Equal • Autism, AD(H)D Opportunities, Diversity and Disability

What is offered? Ruth Scheiber-Herzog • Assistance and information on all study-related questions connected to Peter-Jordan-Str. 82/DG | 1190 Wien disabilities and/or chronic conditions +43 1 47654-19401 • Individual assistance with ✉[email protected] organisation of study time short.boku.ac.at/Disability

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Photo: Raphael Zwiauer Verein BOKUKindergarten BOKU-Campus atTürkenschanze. Thegoaland and employees from the age of one year up to ates twofamilygroups andanurseryatthe dren studentsandemployeesatBOKU ofboth of facilities BOKU, managedby parents),of facilities oper the university.the within the frame of the day-to-daybusinessat frame ofthe the within Studying withChildren primary schoolentry. istotakecare association purpose ofthe ofchil- Target groups: children of BOKU students The “Verein BOKUKindergarten” (Association - Costs funding rulesofMA10apply,funding parents haveto cooked food and a €81,77 admittance fee). cooked foodanda€81,77admittance course lunchand afternoonsandwich)consist fee istobe admittance enna, ahighermonthly the funding of MA10 / Vienna forchildren ofMA10/Vienna funding the living in Vienna. provide feeof€150(€68,23forfresh amonthly paid. Theactualfeeiscalculated according to The children’s meals(morningsandwich,two- For those children coming from outside Vi For children andtowhomthe inVienna, living plan yourstudies - 75 plan your studies

of fresh organic food, prepared daily. Parents The educational care of children is undertaken have to provide a monthly fee for the food of by qualified kindergarten teachers, the number €68,23 (as of 04/2020). For low-income parents, of which depends on the size of the groups of it is possible to ask the magistrate MA 11 for children. The teachers are chosen and assigned financial support. by the Verein Kindergruppen BOKU committee. As it is a major concern of parents that their Organisation children have the best care possible, you will be With the exception of the qualified childcare pleased to know that the competency of child staff, all work areas are organised and ad- carers at BOKU is above the average of compa- ministrated by the participating parents, e.g. rable public institutions. membership management, employer functions, In addition to taking on a “job”, membership children’s meals, and cleaning. In practice, this requires any further work that arises be taken means that at least one parent of every child care of. This can be, for example, assisting at independently takes on a defined activity in the various parties and activities (preparation of organisation. meals or supervising), and cleaning/maintaining In the case of a child joining BOKU Kindergar- the premises. ten, the parents are introduced to the structure and organisation of the groups of children and of the association. At the introduction, the tasks that require active parental involvement (shopping, organisation of events, hygiene and cleaning, maintenance, committee etc.) are ex- plained and assigned. Depending on the type Association of Daycare Facilities BOKU (on-going or periodic) and the extent (amount of time/work required for completion) of the task, large task groups are formed who work Peter-Jordan-Straße 63A/2 | 1180 Wien together to complete the task independently. ✉[email protected] The responsibilities of the tasks are found in the short.boku.ac.at/orem3 list of jobs and are updated and assigned at the general meeting.

Education Daycare Groups

Nursery Family Group 1 Family Group 2 2 years up to primary 2 years up to primary Age 1 to 3 years school entry school entry Number of children 15 children 20 children 20 children

Opening hours for all groups: Mondays - Thursdays 745 – 1715 & Fridays 745 – 1530

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Entry and Residence Permits in Austria ...... 79

Accommodation ...... 81

Insurance...... 85

Time of Arrival...... 86

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Entry and Residence Permits in Austria (visa)

The BOKU is an internationally-orientated • If you are taking an international or university, where students from all over the English-language Master programme, world are warmly welcome! please contact the coordinator of your programme: We did our best to put together all the relevant information on travelling and living short.boku.ac.at/int-master-en.html in Austria as a student, and to highlight the potential issues you may encounter: • If you are taking a German-language study programme or an English-language boku.ac.at/int-in-life-visa-en.html doctoral programme, please contact the Department for Foreign Students of the The most up-to-date information, such as Austrian Student Union (ÖH) at BOKU: application forms and document checklists, can be found in the OeAD database: oehboku.at/en/who-we-are/departments/ department-for-foreign-students.html oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/ EU/EEA member state or Switzerland For students from non-EU countries especially • If you are from an EU/EEA member state we are happy to offer support and to answer or from Switzerland you do not have to any questions you may have. apply for a visa to stay in Austria. A valid travel document (passport or identity • If you are taking part in an exchange card) for your entry and stay in Austria is programme, please contact your coordi- sufficient. Within three days of your arrival nator at BOKU-International Relations: you should register at the local authori- ties, by completing and submitting a boku.ac.at/int-contact-en.html ‘Meldezettel”.

boku.ac.at/int-in-vienna-registration-en. html

79 plan yourlife 80 ´Student´ of another EU member country (not a (not country EU member another of ´Student´ As the application and decision process for a for process decision and application the As Schengen country) are allowed to enter Austria Austria enter to allowed are country) Schengen Students from third countries require either a either require countries third from Students visa (if staying up to 6 months), or a Residence aResidence or 6months), to up staying (if visa Residence Permit ´Student´ takes very long, we we long, very takes ´Student´ Permit Residence Erasmus+, OeAD scholarship) or for whom a in part taking are who Students Exception: 6months). than more staying (if ‘Student’ Permit application at the competent Union or multilateral mobility programme (e.g. programme mobility multilateral or Union are in possession of a valid residence title title residence avalid of possession in are an agreement or two between more higher Switzerland) (non-EU/EEA/ countries third from Students for up to 360 days. days. 360 to up for education institutions is in place and who who and place in is institutions education recommend that who that want students to Austria in stay to and avisa requiring without stay more than 6 months in Austria submit your your submit Austria in 6 months than more stay Austrian authority (embassy,Austrian authority general-conulate) At the BOKU, students from all over the world world the over all from students BOKU, the At 6 months: Students from third countries - staying up to up - staying countries third from Students Students from third countries - staying longer longer -staying countries third from Students Vienna consider the requirements, applications, are very welcome. It is important to note to important is It welcome. very are arrival and submitted documents very carefully very andand documents submitted decide from case to case, whether a student astudent whether case, to case from decide that an admission from letter the university in your home country 6 months before your your before 6months country home your in is no guarantee that you will receive a visa or or avisa receive will you that guarantee no is than 6months: than will receive a residence permit or not. or permit aresidence receive will residence permit in Austria. The authorities in in authorities The Austria. in permit residence   6months-en.html 6months-up-en.html boku.ac.at/int-in-life-visa-en-non-EU-1- boku.ac.at/int-in-life-visa-en-non-EU-

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Accommodation

Vienna is not the cheapest city to live in and you Student Residences should be prepared to spend between €300 and Student halls of residence are an easy option €670 per month for accommodation. The next when moving to a new city; they’re also a great few pages offer some information and options way to quickly make friends and new contacts. about living, so that you can find the best option The easiest way to book a room in a student for you to stay in the world’s most livable city. hall of residence is to use the service of the OeAD (Österreichischer Austauschdienst - Austrian Exchange Office) – but you can also OeAD Housing Office contact the dormitories directly (more compli- cated, but probably cheaper) or look for private Ebendorferstraße 7 | 1010 Wien accommodation. +43 1 53408-800 housing.oead.at/en ✉[email protected] housing.oead.at/en Please note that the contract with the OeAD lasts for at least one semester. Therefore, dur-

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ing this period you are able to switch places within the OeAD-homes (if there are free places) Student residences popular with but you will not be able to move into private BOKU students accommodation. When you move in you will have to pay a de- base19 posit for the room in addition to the deposit for Gymnasiumstraße 85 | 1190 Wien the OeAD. You will get it back at the end of your housingvienna.com/accommodation-in-vienna/base-19/ stay providing the room is in the same condition STUWO (Special offers available via ESN) as when you arrived. Kenyongasse 23-25 | 1070 Wien Student halls of residence can also be booked Strozzigasse 6-8 | 1080 Wien on Strudlhofgasse 5 | 1090 Wien stuwo.at/en  www.wihast.at/en   akademikerhilfe.at/en Akademikerhilfe Michaelerstr. 11 | 1180 Wien (female only) Starkfriedgasse 15 | 1180 Wien  PLEASE NOTE: Rooms in the Pfeilgasse 1a/3a/4-6 | 1080 Wien student residences are assigned Muthgase 23 | 1190 Wien on a first come, first serve basis. akademikerhilfe.at/en/vienna home4students Currently we recommend you to apply in April Döblinger Hauptstr. 55 | 1190 Wien or May for the following winter semester. For Neudeggergasse 21 | 1080 Wien applications submitted after 15 August for the home4students.at/en winter semester and 15 January for the summer OeAD semester, there is no guarantee that there will Sechshauser Straße 31 | 1150 Wien be rooms available. oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/vienna/

Procedure Wihast Register online here: https://housing.oead.at/ Brigittenauer Lände 224 | 1200 Wien en/application. Tendlergasse 12 | 1090 Wien Hirschengasse 23 | 1060 Wien After you have received an offer for a room www.wihast.at/en via email, you can confirm it by transferring the deposit to the account indicated by the OeAD The Fizz (further details will be sent to you along with the Dresdner Str. 107, | 1200 Wien offer). The deposit usually amounts between € the-fizz.com/student-accommodation/ vienna-brigittenau 750 and € 950. OeAD-Scholarship holders do have to pay a deposit of € 250. Rooms in student residences can also be arranged by Only after the OeAD has received the deposit directly contacting one of the residence organisations listed will the room be booked for you.You can choose above. However, organising it through the OeAD is prob- between single and shared double rooms (see ably easier and more flexible. form). Just state your preference on the form. oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/vienna/ Prices start at € 330 for a shared double room, and between € 365 and € 900+ for a single room All student acommodation in Austria is listed on the website or flat. Rooms can only be reserved for whole of the Students’ Union: months (e.g. if you move in on 24 October you www.oeh.ac.at/wohnen/studierendenheime

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have to pay for the complete month of October. The other option would be to move in and pay  PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to withdraw from 1 November and stay in a hostel in the your reservation please inform the meantime). In July, August, September and OeAD as soon as possible! If you February bookings for a day or half a month are decide not to come to BOKU, please possible in OeAD-Guesthouses. notify BOKU-International Relations.

Flat Share The advantage of choosing to rent or share Useful Websites when Looking for a Flat a flat with other students is that usually you do not need to pay commission fees. On the other  Schwarzes Brett der ÖH – flat share rooms hand, there is a risk that you won’t find the right and flats, amongst other things (German) place or even a place at all. However, BOKU- schwarzesbrett.oeh.ac.at/wohnen/ International Relations sometimes receives of- fers for accommodation from students who go  OeAD Appartments abroad with ERASMUS for a semester or a year. housing.oead.at/en/accommodation/wien-en These offers are posted on the Facebook group “Accommodation Exchange BOKU”.  Flats, Rooms, Apartments (German) In addition, flat exchanges are a good way of studieren.at finding a room in Vienna. You can start search- ing before you arrive and make contact with the  Marketplace for everything, including options landlady/landlord and/or your future flatmates. for accommodation (German) In general, rooms cost between €300 and €450 willhaben.at per month.  Further flat and flat share options (in Ger-  PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately there are man, although some people will have their listing also a few fake adverts on these websites: description for their flat in English too) When not using an official institution, wg-gesucht.de such as the OeAD or contacting student  Job and residential market for students dormitories directly, never transfer money (German) (deposit/rent), before you have seen the jobwohnen.at room in person or have received the key!

 Peer-to-peer property rental Youth Hostels – Temporary Accommodation airbnb.com | 9flats.com | WIMDU.de Youth Hostels offer the best temporary accom- modation. Reservation is recommended.  Various facebook groups for flat share rooms in Vienna & BOKU e.g. Accommodation Exchange BOKU

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Recommended Youth Hostels

Jugendgästehaus Brigittenau Adalbert-Stifter-Straße 73 | 1200 Wien +43 1 3328294 [email protected] oejhv.at

Jugendherberge Myrthengasse Myrthengasse 7 | 1070 Wien +43 1 52363160 [email protected] oejhv.at

Jugendgästehaus Hütteldorf Schlossberggasse 8 | 1130 Wien +43 1 8770263 [email protected] hostel.at/hostel-wien-huetteldorf

Wombat’s City Hostel Mariahilfer Straße 137 | 1150 Wien Rechte Wienzeile 35, 1040 Wien +43 1 8972336 [email protected] wombats.at

Hostel Ruthensteiner Robert-Hamerling-Gasse 24 | 1150 Wien Photos: Created by Mrsiraphol - Freepik.com +43 1 8934202 Created by Tirachard - Freepik.comCreated by [email protected] Tirachard - Freepik.com hostelruthensteiner.com

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Insurance

The ÖH Students’ Insurance E102 form, which they should get BEFORE their Have you knocked over an expensive device arrival in Vienna from the appropriate authority in the university lab? Crashed into a glass door in their home country. or accidentally destroyed a computer at BOKU? If you have a valid national health insurance Broken a leg on a USI (University Sports Insti- in a country that has concluded a health insur- tute) skiing trip? Fortunately, it’s not as bad as ance agreement with Austria (at the moment you might think, at least from a financial point these are the following countries: Bosnia and of view. 70 cents out of your ÖH membership Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Monte- fee go towards a comprehensive liability and negro, Serbia and Turkey), you must bring accident insurance with the Generali Insurance the A3 form with you, which is available from Company covering (almost) all possible sce- your national health insurance provider. This narios. The ÖH has been offering this special form also has to be exchanged for forms that service for all members for many years, always entitle you to medical treatment in Austria endeavouring to make the insurance coverage (Krankenscheine, “Krankenkassenschecks”) at as comprehensive as possible. the relevant Austrian health insurance provider (Gebietskrankenkasse).

Generali Insurances For students from countries with no national insurance agreement with Austria: If you have questions concerning the content of Degree programme students (ordentliche the contract - for example, whether a specific Studierende) at all universities who do not fall incident is covered by the insurance policy or into the above-mentioned categories may take not – you can call the free ÖH-Info-Hotline at out a health insurance policy with the Öster- Generali Insurances on reichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK) themselves. 0800 / 204 4400 The cost of this insurance is approx. €60 per +43 (1) 204 4400 month. Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm There are, however, limits concerning your maximum income in order to be eligible for Your insurance-related contact person within the this insurance; there are also other conditions ÖH can best be reached by email at which have to be met (periods of study, course ✉ [email protected] changes etc.). With a completed application form and “Zulassungs- und Fortsetzungsbestä- tigung” (Admission and Study Confirmation), Health Insurance students must register with the specific univer- For students with bilateral health sity insurance scheme. insurance agreements: The following documents are required: Students and visiting researchers from EU/ • Application Form EEA countries who are in possession of a valid • Current Study Confirmation national health insurance in their home country • Identity Card or e-cards need the European Health Insurance Card or

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Unfortunately the application form is only available in German, but the online guide is also available in English. Exchange students sterreichische esundheitskasse and students of international or English Master Ö G (ÖGK) programmes should ask for support at BOKU- Wienerbergstraße 15 - 19 | 1100 Wien International Relations. +43 50766-11 www.gesundheitskasse.at/cdscontent/ www.gesundheitskasse.at ?contentid=10007.837818&portal=oegkw portal

Time of Arrival Exchange students participating in the Inten- is possible to register provisionally. sive German Language Course should arrive in You should co-ordinate your arrival time with Vienna at least one day before the course starts. the office hours of the student residence or Check: with the availability of your landlord/landlady. In boku.ac.at/int-languages-German-en.html most cases, it is not possible to move in dur- ing an evening or weekend. Please try to arrive For all other students, the best time to arrive in Vienna during daytime hours on a weekday. is a few days before the semester begins (winter However, if it is only possible for you to arrive semester starts on October 1 2021, and summer during the night or at the weekend and if you semester starts on February 26 2022). are not able to move into your room, please try We would like to invite you to our Welcome to find a room for the first night at one of the Days for International Students which take place temporary accommodations mentioned above. the week before the semester starts. Before that, As an exchange student, you will have been you should register at the Study services. appointed a buddy who might, if you wish, be Please be aware that you have to register for able to pick you up at the airport or the train your courses. To be able to do that you need station. Please contact your buddy in advance your BOKU account. This account will only be to arrange a meeting with them. activated after you have registered at the Study services and after having paid the Students’ Union fee of approx. €20 with a bank card (Maestro, Visa, Mastercard, … – no cash) there. Welcome Days If you do not have a bank card, please ask your buddy to go to the Study services with you and We kindly invite you to the Welcome Days for use his/her card. International Students: Get to know BOKU and Please try to register for the courses as soon as your fellow students! possible after your arrival – some courses (excur- Winter Semester: September 27 - 30 sions, seminars, practical courses,..) are booked Summer Semester: February 22 - 25 up quickly. If you arrive late, please write an  boku.ac.at/int-in-welcome-en.html email to the contact person given in the course description in BOKUonline and ask him/her if it

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BOKU Campuses

The main campuses – Türkenschanze and  A campus map can be found in the Muthgasse – are located in the 18th and 19th middle of this brochure districts of Vienna. It takes you approximately 25 The third main campus is the UFT Tulln. The minutes by bus or 15 minutes by bicycle to go university and research centre Tulln is located a from one campus to the other. At both locations little bit outside of Vienna, but you can reach you can find numerous university buildings and it by train from the train station “Heiligenstadt” each of them is named after a famous scientist: within 20 minutes. Gregor Mendel Haus, Wilhelm Exner Haus, Franz Schwackhöfer Haus, Adolf von Gutten- BOKU Türkenschanze berg Haus, Oskar Simony Haus, Armin Szilvinyi The oldest location is situated in the 18th and Haus and Ilse Wallentin Haus. Depending on 19th districts, very close to Türkenschanzpark. your study programme, your attendance will There, you can find important services like the be concentrated in one location/ building or main library, BOKU-International Relations, the another. Students’ Union, Kindergarten, as well as culi- nary and social facilities.

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You can also find learning facilities in the TÜWI, Connection between Türkenschanze the Gregor-Mendel Haus (ground floor) and and Muthgasse in the Wilhelm Exner Haus (in the main library  Bus line 10A: This bus line connects Türk- including rooms for group work, the Cafeteria enschanze to the university buildings at in the Schwackhöferhaus and the Herbarraum). BOKU Muthgasse. The bus departs at the Additionally the Students’ Union in offers learn station “Dänenstraße” and stops at “Heili- spaces and a lounge the TüWi building. genstadt”. It‘s a 5 minute walk to the uni- versity campus Muthgasse. The bus ride Transport connection BOKU Türkenschanze takes 13 minutes.  Bus line 40A: stops “Linnéplatz” or “Dän- enstraße; connections from U6 station BOKU Tulln “Währinger Straße/Volksoper” and U2 sta- The main focus at Tulln is research. This tion “Schottentor” location serves to open new perspectives for  Bus line 37A: stops “Linnéplatz” or “Dän- interdisciplinary cooperation along the research enstraße”; connections from U4 station and process chain. The very modern research “Spittelau” and U6 station “Nußdorfer- facilities are also used by students of Master straße” or doctoral programmes. There are not many  Bus line 10A: stop “Dänenstraße”; con- lectures which take place at BOKU Tulln; if so nections from U3 station “Johnstraße”, U4 it‘s mainly block courses. station “Heiligenstadt” (also S-Bahn sta- tions) and S-Bahn station “Gersthof” Transport connection BOKU Tulln  Train from U4 station and also train station BOKU Muthgasse “Heiligenstadt” to Tulln, 10 minute walk to The newest BOKU university buildings are lo- the campus. cated at Muthgasse in the 19th district (U4 metro station “Heiligenstadt”). There you can mainly find institutions which belong to the faculties of chemistry, biotechnology, food sciences, plant sciences and water economics. You can also find BOKU’s biggest lecture hall there; includ- ing several seminar rooms, Mensa, a cafeteria, Facultas shop, EDV-Rooms and the Students’ Union lounge.

Transport connection BOKU Muthgasse Campus Muthgasse is a 5 minute walk away from station “Heiligenstadt”. Use the following transportation to get there:  Bus lines 10A, 11A, 38A, 39A (final stop)  Metro U4 (final stop)  Train and S-Bahn lines (=suburban railway)

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Registration at BOKU

After your arrival please go to the Study register within the registration period. Master and services as soon as possible. Please book an exchange students are able to pre-register later. appointment online in advance. The general deadline is February 5 (summer  short.boku.ac.at/qk6m32 semester) and September 5 (winter semester).

Study Services Online Pre-Registration Please bring the following documents:  PLEASE NOTE: Before you go to register • A valid passport or identity card at the Study services, you have to com- plete the BOKUonline pre-registration. At the Study services you have to pay the Please do not fill out the pre-registration Students’ Union fee of approx. €20 by bank card before the registration period starts, otherwise (Maestro, Visa, Master Card …). it will count for the previous semester and will If you don’t have a cash card, you can ask your be deleted. Students, who attend a Bachelor Buddy to go with you to the Study services and full degree (no exchange students) have to pre- pay with his/her card. (If you pay online or with

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a payment form, you can only activate your BOKUonline account and register for courses approximately 5 days after having paid. Some For further information see also how to look courses might be full by then!) for courses: short.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-howtolookfor-  IMPORTANT: The Students’ Union courses-en.html fee is obligatory. Enrolment is only valid after payment. If you do not pay the Students’ Union fee, you cannot Please consider register for courses and will not get • When and where are my courses? any certificates. Please be aware that • Are there any overlaps (especially exchange students doing an internship for excursions, seminars and or working on their thesis must also pay practical exercises)? the Students’ Union fee. Otherwise you • If yes to the above, which courses can will not get a confirmation of your stay! I take instead? See “Scheduled Dates” in course description at BOKUonline. After enrolment you will receive your BOKU- It is not always a problem when card (= student identity card). Furthermore, you courses overlap and it is sometimes will get an email address and a user account for unavoidable, particularly for lectures. the computer labs. • Exchange students: If necessary, you If you are staying in Vienna for the whole aca- can change your Learning Agreement demic year, another payment notification will be within the first 5 weeks of your stay. sent to your BOKU email address at the end of the winter semester. Then you have to pay the  IMPORTANT: Register as soon as Students’ Union fee for the summer semester. possible – some courses (excursions, When you first register as a student in Aus- seminars, practical exercises…) tria, you will receive your personal registration can fill up very quickly. number (“Matrikelnummer”). This number will be yours for the rest of your academic career in Austria, even if you change universities. Every Study Services letter and report will carry this number. The BOKUcard is the official confirmation that  Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33 | 1180 Wien you are attending BOKU and it must be given  +43 1 47654-0 to you personally. Confirmation of enrolment/ ✉ [email protected] continuation (“Inskriptionsbestätigung”) can be  short.boku.ac.at/59m8x2 printed via BOKUonline. Mo, Tu, Th, Fr: 9 – 12 am Wed: 2 – 4 pm Course Registration At the moment you have to make an During your registration at the Study services appointment in advance: you will get a pin code for BOKUonline. If you short.boku.ac.at/qk6m32 pay the Students’ Union fees with your bank/ credit card you can activate your BOKUonline account immediately afterwards and register for your courses there.

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The Austrian Students’ Union

The Austrian Students’ sures that it can fulfill its tasks. Union (Österreichische  NOTE: the fee also Hochschüler*innenschaft) is includes indemnity insurance the only recognised repre- and accident insurance. sentation for all students at Austrian universities. The ÖH provides you When registered at with useful things like the university, every the “Mensa Pickerl” Austrian student au- which allows you to tomatically becomes buy lunch in the Mensa a member of the ÖH, = student restaurant with a membership cheaper, financial and fee of approx. €20 per legal advice as well semester (which you will as goodies like pens or already have paid). This calenders. compulsory membership fee provides the ÖH with political and financial independence and en-

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ÖH BOKU (ELSA) is also situated at the International Office At the ÖH-BOKU there are about 250 students – feel free to contact us if you have questions or who are working for other students voluntarily! need assistance. Their main interest is helping students at BOKU and they are highly motivated to organise cours- Office for Foreign Students and Applicants es, workshops and events as well as to help you The Office for Foreign Students of ÖH BOKU with problems regarding your daily university is responsible for degree and non-degree stu- life. The ÖH consists of various departments. For dents at BOKU. We assist you with information you as an international student, it is mainly the on the application procedures and documents Department of International Affairs which will be required for the degree you intend to study. of concern. Other departments are, for example, Please note that all application information is for Female Affairs, for Foreign Students or Edu- clearly stated on the BOKU website and if any- cation Policy. thing is unclear, feel free to ask us for assistance. We understand that these initial procedures can Department for International Affairs be overwhelming and that a second opinion, or The Department for International Affairs of even just a confirmation from us that you are on ÖH BOKU is happy to offer advice to anyone the right track, could be helpful for you. who is studying at an Austrian university or For additional information about: planning to do so. Its aim is to provide advice • tuition fees for foreign students concerning questions • visa requirements and renewal processes about residence permits, language courses, • insurance in Austria as a student financial support etc. This department also tries • starting and registering for to help national students who are planning to courses in your first semester study abroad. Furthermore, they cooperate you are welcome to come to our office during with BOKU-International Relations and other our opening hours or on appointment per email. organisations to improve the stay of all foreign You can also ask us about any information you students at BOKU. You are also welcome to require at any time per email and we we shall ask for advice and help during the semester, reply as swiftly as possible. just feel free to contact the department. The international department of the ÖH is a Students’ Union at BOKU part of ESN Austria (Erasmus Student Network). (ÖH BOKU) It is a union that aims to improve the everyday life of students during their time on the Erasmus programme and it organises lots of national Office and international events to connect students Peter Jordan Straße 76 | 1190 Wien throughout Europe. They organise a Welcome +43 1 47654-19100 Week at the beginning of every semester ✉[email protected] where you get introduced to other exchange oehboku.at students and BOKU in general. You are invited fb.com/oehboku to participate! Department for International Affairs Come by the office and get your ESN member- ✉[email protected] ship card that brings you a lot of benefits and oehboku.at/en/who-we-are/departments/ goodies. If you are studying an ELLS Masters department-for-international-affairs.html degree ,the Euroleague Student Association Office for Foreign Students ✉[email protected] 94 first steps @ BOKU

• Accounts, • Rooms, • Evaluations.  For further information regarding course see “Registration”

 ATTENTION: Contents of courses are accessible without application, but to register for courses and exams it is necessary to have a BOKU-account. As part of the Welcome Days for international students, a BOKUonline teaching session will take place.  online.boku.ac.at

Other online services for students Student Mailbox Every student at BOKU has his/her own email address which always ends with ...@students. boku.ac.at. All official notifications from the university and from professors are sent to this address, so you should check them regularly! You can use either the mailing system which is provided for students or forward your emails to another email account (you can set this BOKU IT-Services up through BOKUonline with the link “E-mail Addresses”) BOKUonline ...  students.boku.ac.at ... is the campus management system at BOKU. A lot of the university’s administrative procedures can and have to be done through BOKUlearn it. It helps with... Some lecturers use this e-learning platform • Registration for courses, to provide students with necessary learning • Registration for exams, materials e.g. Powerpoint slides, papers, scripts, • Printouts of study-relevant confirmations in videos and so forth. There is also the possibility the self-service (e.g. Transcript of Records), of submitting homework and papers online. You • Updating contact data (email, can also register for “Tandem” at BOKUlearn. study and home address), “The evaluation of exchange students” stay at • Curricula, BOKU is also possible through BOKUlearn. • Class schedules,  learn.boku.ac.at • Timetables for students, • Certifications, • Staff info,

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Internet connection, printing and computer a slightly lower scan quality) or rooms at BOKU • Scan To Home: with this option your scans WiFi will be saved in your personal home-file. You can find WiFi-Hotspots (eduroam) almost • Scan To BOKUDrive: your scans will be everywhere at BOKU. It should provide an easy saved in your BOKUDrive cloud storage. and comfortable opportunity for students to connect to the internet with all kinds of electronic Printing devices within BOKU’s buildings. Print jobs can be sent to any copy machine/ copier from the BOKU computers or your per- Eduroam sonal laptop. Eduroam (Education Roaming) is an internation- To send a print job from your personal laptop al project which allows you to log into the WiFi you need to install the iPrint Client and you need of many home/internal and foreign education to be connected to the BOKU VPN-Network. institutions (universities, universities of applied More information is available on the BOKU-IT life sciences, etc. ). The authentication works with website: your BOKU username: short.boku.ac.at/k4y6me • Login/UserID: BOKU [email protected] • Password: Password of your Your print jobs can be performed on any printer IT-Account (=BOKUonline) at BOKU. The multifunctional devices have a so called “pick up” service, and your print job is BOKUprint saved on the server for up to 7 days. Afterwards, An overview of the position of multifunctional it is deleted from the server. devices can be found online. If you want to use the multifunctional devices Computer rooms at BOKU you only need your BOKUcard or your The BOKU-IT offers computer rooms to the BOKUaccount and your current password. students at BOKU. These offer a wide range To be able to print/scan/copy with your BOKU- of software and infrastructure in the so called card you need to upload credit with some special PC-Räume. They are located in several BOKU payment machines. They are located in the buildings (Mendelhaus EG, TüWi building 2OG, Exnerhaus (Kopierraum EG/31) and at Muthgasse Muthgasse, ...). (Aula Muthgasse II). short.boku.ac.at/it-pc-rooms

Copying Well, there’s not that much to say about it: log into a copy machine (with your BOKUcard) and print. BOKU - IT Scanning Peter-Jordan-Straße 82 | 1190 Wien There are three different functions to choose +43 1 47654-2101 from: ✉[email protected] • Scan To Email: your scan results are boku.ac.at/en/boku-it sent to your BOKU email address (with

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Library

The library contains books relevant to the fields visually impaired persons (VIP). of study at the university; these being general In addition to the main library there are six engineering sciences, general natural sciences, more specialised libraries. agriculture, forestry, water and waste manage- ment, food science and biotechnology, land- COVID-19 scape planning, environmental sciences and economics. All in all, around 606,000 volumes, Opening hours might be different due to 5,888 scientific magazines and about 6,000 maps COVID-19. See: and atlases are available.  boku.ac.at/en/bib To borrow books you are required to register. You can do this at the main desk in the library by showing your BOKUcard. Special Libraries The search and the extension of the loan period can be completed via the internet. You Food- and Biotechnology can borrow a maximum number of 10 volumes at the same time. Muthgasse 18 | 1190 Wien At the beginning of each semester, a short +43 1 47654 38095 course on how to use the library is offered. A Social Sciences, Economics and Law useful library guide can be found on the univer- Feistmantelstaße 4 | 1180 Wien sity library’s homepage. +43 1 47654-73011 The library offers a workstation for blind or Forestry, Nature, Forest Technology Peter Jordan-Straße 82 | 1190 Wien +43 1 47654-87124 University Library and University Archive - Main library Landscape Architecture & Landscape Planning Peter Jordan-Straße 65 | 1180 Wien  Peter Jordan-Straße 82 | 1190 Wien +43 1 47654-85331  +43 1 47654-38060 Water Management, Hydrology and Hydraulic ✉ [email protected] Engineering boku.ac.at/en/bib Muthgasse 18 | 1190 Wien Mo-Th 830 am – 8 pm +43 1 47654-81603 Fr 830 am – 5 pm The lending desk closes 15 min before closing time.

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Alumni Association/Career Service

The Alumni Association promotes student and Events graduate networking activities with companies Preparing for job search, improving your ap- and supports them when entering professional plication documents, simulating job interviews life. The association runs an online job market, or providing information on recruiting processes offers job application counselling, prevocational by assessment centres are some of the topics seminars and alumni meetings. offered in our seminars. Job services such as a CV check or seminars are also available for students without a member- Magazine ship. Members receive job offers and internships The BOKU Magazine provides information via email. Membership registration is available on interesting alumni career paths and shows online for both students and graduates. The important job providers for BOKU graduates. membership fee for students is €22 per year. The magazine is published quarterly and sent to members via mail. Job and Application Thanks to the support of BOKU Alumni/Career Service, job hunting is easier for you. The online Alumni Association job market offers more than 1300 BOKU-related and current vacancies. Every Monday from 9 – 12 Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33 | 1180 Wien am and 1 – 4 pm you can have your application +43 1 47654-10440 documents and CV checked for free. ✉[email protected] Also our XING-network, which was specifically alumni.boku.ac.at set up, and our Facebook account help you reach BOKU colleagues, get in touch with them and ex- change experiences with students and graduates.

Study Abroad During your studies at BOKU, you have several • Experience different cultures, opportunities to spend some time abroad. societies and ways of living You can take an International Master pro- gramme, do an exchange semester/study year or an internship abroad, take a summer course or join an international student conference. • Widen your scientific skills BOKU-International Relations and competences • Improve your language skills Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a | 1190 Wien • Broaden your horizons +43 1 47654-32000 • Get to know people from ✉[email protected] all over the world boku.ac.at/int-out.html

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Eating on Campus

There are several options for having lunch Mensa BOKU on each campus at reasonable prices between Can be found in the new Türkenwirt build- €2,70 and €6,50. ing, offering a large variety of daily dishes, meal deals, breakfast offers and more. Campus Türkenschanze Peter-Jordan-Straße 76 / 1190 Wien Türkenwirt (TÜWI) & TüWi Hofladen Mo – Fr: 8 am - 2.30 pm TÜWI is no regular restaurant, as you might know. The daily lunch menu is always vegan and Café Mendelhaus freshly cooked - served Monday to Friday. They Small cafè with nice terrace in the Mendel- only use organic and fair trade ingredients. You haus courtyard can also get classics such as the TüWi Burger, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33 | 1180 Wien sandwiches or other sweet treats from the TüWI Mo - Fr: 8am - 4pm Hofladen that also sells locally grown vegetables, fruits and other products.

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Campus Muthgasse University Cafeteria (Mensa Markt) Meal Discount for Students The cafeteria in Muthgasse offers meals to suit all tastes and appetites. Two different menus and a ÖH Mensapickerl “dish of the day”(Tagesteller) are served. The self- ❕ Students can purchase meals at a discount service restaurant with a salad bar and vegetable of €0,80 per menu. To receive this discount: buffet rounds off the culinary choices available. • First you need to go to the Student’s Union Muthgasse 18 | 1190 Wien Office (ÖH BOKU) to sign the form and Cafeteria: Mo – Fr: 10 am – 2 pm get an ‘M’ printed on your BOKU card. Buffet: Mo – Th: 9 am – 3 pm • Then, register at the cashier in Fr 9 am – 2 pm the Mensa with your bank card before 11 am or after 2 pm. Please note that you need to pay by card to receive the discount (except at the TüWI: you can receive the discount there simply by showing the ‘M’).

100 first steps @ BOKU BOKU Facebook Exchange Group On the Facebook Page “BOKU Exchange” we offer three groups: • ESN BOKU Incom- ings [semester] • BOKU Exchange Alumni • Accommodation exchange BOKU Social Here you can exchange helpful information, look for rooms and keep in contact with your new international friends. Life fb.com/boku.exchange

Newsletter for at International Students BOKU-International Relations publishes an international newslet- ter for students on a regular basis. If BOKU you would like to subscribe, please send a short email to: buddy@boku. ac.at.

International “BOKU Stammtisch” (regular meeting) All international and Austrian students are invited to join the weekly international “BOKU Stam- mtisch” (regular meeting). It is a good opportunity to meet and chat with fellow international colleagues. The dates will be sent out with the international newsletter.

ESN-Events – Events with the ERASMUS Student Network The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest inter- disciplinary student associations in Europe. The ESN organises a series of interesting events throughout the year: boku.esnaustria.org

101101 first steps @ BOKU TÜWI – association for communication and integration The TÜWI is an open organisation that performs a number of different activities. It operates a cultural pub at the main BOKU campus Türk- enschanze and it offers products from guaranteed organic sources. In TÜWI numerous cultural events are held such as concerts, DJ nights, festivals, readings, films, theatre, cabarets, slide shows etc. International students, like all students, are invited to contribute and participate. tuewi.action.at

Cultural activities BOKU-Choir In the BOKU choir, students and employees sing together. The choir arranges trips and choir weekends. Take a look at the BOKU choir website to learn more about their activities. bokuchor.boku.ac.at

BOKU Brass Band In 2010, Austria’s first university brass band was founded at BOKU. The brass band organises several concerts in every academic year. blaskapelle.boku.ac.at

BOKUball The BOKU ball takes place in the Viennese imperial palace (Wiener Hofburg). This beautiful celebra- tion occurs in this great setting at the beginning of every year. If you want to get to know the famous Austrian ball tradition, this ball will be a great event for you. For further informaton see page 125

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Photos: Joshua Zakary via Flickr Vienna Vienna is worth living! is the city of classical music, hosting the world For the tenth time, Vienna has been rated the famous Musikverein (Music Lovers Hall) and an most liveable city worldwide (according to the outstanding Opera House. 2019 Quality of Living worldwide However, the city also features city ranking, published by the vibrant cafés and clubs, modern international consulting firm Mer- architecture, trendy designer cer). The main reason for the high “Eat Sachertorte, stores and music festivals for ranking is the high quality of living Kaiserschmarrn, all tastes. Vienna’s many faces, combined with cultural activity Marmeladepalatschinken and ranging from traditional and and affordable tuition fees. Schnitzel; drink Kaiserspritzer historical to progessive and With its history, its cultural tradi- and Wiener Ottakringer; alternative, all complement one tions, and its location in the centre Mariahilferstraße, Saunaparty, another. Be ready to explore of Europe, Vienna is of special Museumsquartier, Tel Aviv Vienna’s unexpected secrets! interest, particularly for students. Beach, Heuriger in Grinzing The ranking ´Best student cities and Lisa. I don’t regret Safety in the World´ published by the that I chose Vienna” Vienna is also a very safe city. British international education It is no problem to take public company Quacquarelli Symonds, Giuseppe, Erasmus transport on your own at night. puts Vienna in sixth place in student from Italy, 2015 Students can feel safe in all Europe. Vienna is a city with rich areas of the city. However, in cultural attractions and highlights. certain crowded (and especially Next to the many historical touristic) places, you should buildings, there are museums take good care of your belong- with some of the most important ings. If something is stolen from artworks ever created, by artists such as Klimt, you or you lose something, immediately report it Schiele, Dürer, Rembrandt, etc. Furthermore, it to the closest police station. In Vienna, you can

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“Everything was perfect – the view, the atmosphere, Donaukanal with friends, dancing at the Spanish night…”

Paulina from Poland, 2015

also turn to the lost and found service (“Fund- stellen”) of the municipal authorities (“Magis- tratische Bezirksämter”) or to the headquarters of the lost and found service. If you lose an important document e.g. certificate, contract, I.D.,you should report it to the police or a lost and found service. Here you will receive an official notice of loss, which you need to take to the issuer of the document in order to get a replacement.

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Arrival in Vienna

Arrival by Plane Suburban Railway (S-Bahn 7) When you arrive at the Vienna International The S-Bahn stops in Wien Mitte – Landstraße Airport (Wien-Schwechat) you will be in the (underground U3, U4, surbuban railways, buses Bundesland (Federal State) of Lower Austria, and trams), Praterstern (U1, U2, surbuban about 15 kilometres south of Vienna. Further railways, buses and trams), Handelskai (U6, S45, information about the ariport is available online: surbuban railways and buses) and Florisdorf (U6,  viennaairport.com/en surbuban railways buses and trams). A ride takes 20 – 45 min depending on your destination. There are several possibilities to get to the city centre: City Airport Train (CAT) • by bus The CAT is the fastest and most expensive • by suburban railway (S-Bahn 7) public transport connecting the airport to Land- • by the City Airport Train (CAT) straße – Wien Mitte (U3, U4, surbuban railways • by taxi buses and trams).

Check timetables and fares online: Taxi oebb.at/en A taxi to the centre is around €27 to €40.

Arrival by Train ... Bus ... at Hauptbahnhof Regular bus transfers take you from the airport Many trains from southern and eastern Europe to the city centre (Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz, arrive at the new main station (Hauptbahnhof). Westbahnhof). The ride takes about 20-45 min- The main station is located at the subway station utes depending on traffic. You can buy a ticket “Südtirolerplatz” (U1). Tram D takes you directly from the driver (cash). to the centre (Karlsplatz with connections to U1, Foto: Hansueli Krapf 107 Schnellverbindungen in Wien first steps @ BOKU

U-Bahn-Linie Strebersdorf Zusatzangebot U2 Jedlersdorf S-Bahn-Linie Gerasdorf Brünner Straße Badner Bahn Nußdorf Kunden Center der Wiener Linien (U3 Erdberg) Floridsdorf Siemensstraße Leopoldau Süßenbrunn Neue Donau Service Treff Großfeldsiedlung der Wiener Stadtwerke Heiligenstadt Info- und Ticketstelle der Oberdöbling Aderklaaer Straße Wiener Linien Rennbahnweg Park & Ride Krottenbachstr. Jäger- Kagraner Platz Spittelau straße Handelskai City Airport Train (Eigener Tarif, Kagran VOR-Tickets ungültig) Nußdorfer Straße Dresdner Gersthof Straße Traisengasse Alte Donau Flughafen Wien (Eigener Tarif) Währinger Straße Friedensbrücke Kaisermühlen VIC Volksoper Vienna International Donauinsel Busterminal Hernals Michelbeuern AKH Erzherzog-Karl-Straße Hirschstetten Franz- Roßauer Lände Josefs- U2-Teilsperre Alser Straße Aspern Nord von 31. Mai 2021 Bahnhof Vorgartenstraße Hausfeld- bis Herbst 2023 Taborstraße straße Schottenring Messe Ottakring Josefstädter Sperre S-Bahn-Station D Prater- Prater Aspernstraße Straße Matzleinsdorfer Platz Kendlerstraße Nestroypl. stern bis April 2022 1 Hardeggasse Hütteldorfer Schottentor Krieau Thaliastraße 71 Seestadt kein Aufzug Straße Schweden- Börse platz Donauspital no elevator John- 2 Stadlau Breitensee straße Burggasse Rathaus D,1,71 Stadion Donaustadt- Stadthalle Rathausplatz brücke Schwegler- straße Volks- Parlament Zieglerg. theater Herrengasse Stubentor Landstraße Penzing (Bhf. Wien Mitte) Westbahnhof Rochusgasse Donaumarina Stephansplatz Neubaug. Kardinal-Nagl-Platz Gumpendorfer Museums- Burgring Straße Schlachthausgasse Purkersdorf-SanatoriumWeidlingauHadersdorfWolf in der Au quartier D,1,2,71 Erdberg Praterkai Braunschweig- Margareten- gasse Karlsplatz Stadt- Unter St. Veit gürtel Gasometer park Zipperer- straße Hietzing Pilgram-gasse gasse Hütteldorf Rennweg Schönbrunn Niederhof- Ober St. Veit Längenfeldg. Taubstummen- straße Kettenbrücken- Enkplatz gasse Biocenter Vienna Haidestraße Meidling Hauptstraße Quartier St. Marx Matzleinsdorfer © Wiener Linien, April 2021 Speising Bahnhof Meidling Belvedere Platz Südtiroler Platz Geisel- Hauptbahnhof bergstr.

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Hetzendorf Schedifkaplatz Zentralfriedhof Tscherttegasse Keplerplatz Schöpfwerk Grillgasse Kaiserebersdorf Atzgersdorf Am Schöpfwerk Reumannplatz Gutheil-Schoder-Gasse Troststraße Schwechat Alterlaa Inzersdorf Lokalbahn Altes Landgut Liesing Kledering Mannswörth Erlaaer Straße Neu Erlaa Blumental Alaudagasse Schönbrunner Allee Perfektastraße Neulaa Flughafen Wien Vösendorf-Siebenhirten Oberlaa Siebenhirten Wiener Neudorf / Baden

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U2 and U4). Arrival by Bus Furthermore, you can take tram O and 18 The main bus station for big bus carriers like (to the “Westbahnhof”) or the buses 13A and Eurolines is located in Erdberg where you can 69A. There is also a suburban train stop at the get on the underground U3 (orange). Travel in “Hauptbahnhof”. the direction of “Ottakring” to reach the city centre. ... at Wien Meidling If you arrive at the train station Wien Meidling Arrival by Car you can take the subway U6. It is advisable to only use a car in Vienna in the outer districts and for excursions (in the ... at Westbahnhof inner districts a “Parkpickerl” or parking permit Many trains from Western or Northern Europe is required). For the inner districts and inner city arrive at “Westbahnhof”. From there, you can we recommend that you use public transport, a take the underground U3 (orange) and U6 bike or walk. (brown) as well as trams 5, 6, 9, 18, 52 and 58.

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Wiener Linien (Vienna Lines) Tickets Vienna has a dense public transport system. Its Students of an Austrian university who are 161 lines – underground, tram, bus – plus the not older than 25 can get a semester ticket, suburban railway (S-Bahn) can take you easily to which is the cheapest option if you stay for a any place in Vienna. semester or more (valid from February 1 – June On the homepage of the Wiener Linien you 30, or September 1 – January 31) for €156 (150 € can find timetables and route maps. AnachB is a online price). Please be aware that you get this very useful website for finding your way around ticket for half price (€ 78,- / online price € 75,-) Vienna and there is also the Wiener Linien if Vienna is your main residence (this has to be smartphone app ‘WienMobil’. WienMobil shows indicated on the “Meldezettel” when register- real-time departures, available “car2go” cars ing in Vienna). During the course-free period in and “Citybike” stations nearby. summer when the semester ticket is not valid  wienerlinien.at (July, August), you can buy monthly tickets for approx. €30. Night Buses With a valid BOKU card, the confirmation of On weekends, the subway runs 24 hours a day registration at BOKU (Studienbestätigung, which with at least one every twenty minutes. During you can download from BOKU Online), and your the week, there are night buses every 30 minutes confirmation of registration (Meldebestätigung), when the underground is closed. No special you can buy the semester ticket online or at any ticket is required as normal tickets are valid. Wiener Linien ticket office. During the “Wel- come Days” and the infosessions “First Steps” we will provide you with an English translation of the form.

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Bicycle If you have an ÖBB Vorteils/Österreichcard or Vienna is a great city for cycling. VOR-Jahreskarte first hour will be free of charge A to B helps to find the quickest route between and you will only be charged 9€ for a full day’s two locations by bike and also shows the height ride. This applies to every hire of a rental bike. profile of the routes. Moreover, when registering for the first time with  anachb.at your ÖBB Vorteils/Österreichcard or your VOR- Jahreskarte you will be granted a free bike rental Repair and Second Hand Bikes for a day worth €1. The ÖH BOKU Sport Department regularly organises a bicycle repair. The exact dates are Citybikes announced on their website The Citybike Wien system is an innovative and Those who do not have a bike can search for a environmentally friendly means of public trans- used bike on the first Wednesday of the month port and not a conventional bike rental system. between 3 to 6 pm at the bicycle flea market at You can hire their bikes at many bike stations WUK. If you have a broken bike, and you don‘t know how to repair it or you need a special tool, there is also a 100m2 workshop, lots of spare Wiener Linien parts, tools and people who know how to repair a bike.  Customer Centre – (U3-stop Erdberg) Erdbergstraße 202 | 1030 Wien Next Bike Rental  +43 (1) 7909 100 In the cycling season (until 15 November) you ✉[email protected] can use the rental bikes of Nextbike in Tulln wienerlinien.at  Mo, We, Fr: 8 am – 3 pm  unterwegs.boku.ac.at Th: 8 am – 530 pm

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Second Hand Bicycles

Every 1st Wednesday of the month between 3 and across Vienna and return them at any station, 6:00 pm the WUK Bicycle-Self-Help.Workshop independent of where you started your trip, organises a bicycle flea market 24 hours a day. To use Citybike Wien services,  Währinger Straße 59 | 1090 Wien one-time registration is required, either via the  wuk.at/programm/fahrradflohmarkt/ Internet or directly at a Citybike terminal. Reg- fahrrad-flohmarkt/ istration is possible by using a MAESTRO card (cash-dispensing card) issued by an Austrian IG Fahrrad has new, rental and second hand bikes bank, a credit card from VISA, MasterCard, or  ig-fahrrad.at JCB Credit card. Following your initial registra- tion, you can hire one bike per card immediately. All bicycle flea markets in vienna are listed on this Every time you use the bike, the first hour is free website of charge, afterwards you pay a certain fee.  radflohmarkt.at  citybikewien.at Online you can find cheap used bikes on  map.bikecitizens.net/at-vienna � willhaben.at

Critical Mass Critical Mass is is a monthly protest by cyclists reclaiming the streets. Bicyclists and, less fre- Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) quently, other forms of self-propelled commuter An online timetable and online tickets for take to the streets en masse. It is sometimes Austria and destinations abroad can be found called an “organised coincidence” because on the ÖBB website: there is no leader or membership. It is held on oebb.at/en the third Friday of every month. Before the rides, bikers meet at Schwarzenbergplatz between For a journey with the ÖBB within Vienna 4:30 and leave at 5. (“Kernzone 100”) you only need a valid ticket for the “Wiener Linien”. If you already have a ticket  fb.com/groups/Critical.Mass.Vienna for Vienna you only need to get an ÖBB-ticket  http://www.criticalmass.at/ starting at the city limit (“Stadtgrenze”). Photo: WUK

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Registration in Vienna

Local registration in Vienna you want to stay in Austria for longer than 3 Everyone who lives in Austria is required by months you have to register with the competent Austrian law to register with the local authorities. municipal authority (Magistrat, Bezirkshaupt- Registration with the municipal authorities must mannschaft) at the latest 4 months after your be completed within three working days of your registration in Vienna and you will receive a stay in Austria. The documents required are a confirmation of registration (up to a €55 fee). valid passport and the residence registration For this registration the following documents form (“Meldezettel”). are necessary: The “Meldezettel” can be obtained at the • filled in and signed application form municipal authorities, in BOKU-International • valid identification card or passport Relations or downloaded at • proof of an adequate health insurance  short.boku.ac.at/int-in-vienna-registration- covering all risks (e.g. European Health en.html Insurance Card or Private Health Insurance Policy) When changing your address during your stay • proof of sufficient financial means in Vienna, you need to inform the municipal • students also need a confirmation of admis- authorities by filling in a new “Meldezettel”. sion by the university A couple of days before your departure from This registration is necessary in addition to the Vienna, you need to deregister. one according to the Registration Act! In case of non-compliance with this regulation, a fine (up Registration in Austria (for a to €250) may be imposed. stay longer than 3 months) oead.at/en/to-austria/entry-and-residence/ If you are an EEA citizen (EU country + Iceland, confirmation-of-registration/ Liechtenstein, Norway) or a Swiss citizen and

Abgegeben durch: „Anlage A Meldezettel persönlich gesetzlichen Vertreter Zutreffendes bitte ankreuzen ⌧! Erläuterungen auf der Rückseite! Eingangsstempel/Aktenzahl FAMILIENNAME oder NACHNAME (in Blockschrift), AKAD. GRAD (abgekürzt)

VORNAME lt. Geburtsurkunde (bei Fremden laut Reisepass) Amt der Wiener Landesregierung Magistratsabteilung 35 Einwanderung und Staatsbürgerschaft Familienname vor der e r s t e n Eheschließung EWR 1120 Wien, Arndtstraße 65-67, RELIGIONSBEKENNTNIS 1. Stock (Eingang: Stiege 1) GEBURTSDATUM GESCHLECHT Tel.: (+43 1) 4000 / DW 35338 � weiblich � NUR VON DER BEHÖRDE AUSZUFÜLLEN! männlich Fax: (+43 1) 4000-99-35310 E-Mail: [email protected]

Bundesland (Inland) und Staat (Ausland) http://www.wien.at/verwaltung/personenwesen/ GEBURTSORT lt. Reisedokument (bei österr. Staatsbürgern auch lt. Geburtsurkunde);

ANTRAG AUF AUSSTELLUNG EINER NSTAND PERSONE ledig verheiratet in eingetragener Partnerschaft lebend geschieden aufgelöste eingetragene Partnerschaft verwitwet hinterbliebener eingetragener Partner ANMELDEBESCHEINIGUNG STAATSANGEHÖRIGKEIT BESCHEINIGUNG � � Name des Staates: DES DAUERAUFENTHALTS Österreich � anderer Staat für EWR-Bürger/ Angabe der ZMR-Zahl (soweit bekannt): -innen und Schweizer Bürger/-innen

1. Anga ben zur Person Familienname/Nachname REISEDOKUMENT bei Fremden Akademischer Grad Art, z.B. Reisepass, Personalausweis: Nummer: Ausstellungsdatum: ausstellende Behörde, Staat: Frühere Familiennamen Haus Nr. Stiege Tür Nr. Straße (Platz) bzw. Ort ohne Straßennamen

der ANMELDUNG Vorname(n) Unterkunft in ..... Vornamen der Eltern Postleitzahl Ortsgemeinde, Bundesland Geburtsdatum, –ort und -land Geschlecht männlich � nein � weiblich Ist diese Unterkunft Hauptwohnsitz : ja Haus Nr. Stiege Tür Nr. Straße (Platz) bzw. Ort ohne Straßennamen Staatsangehörigkeit(en) Familienstand wenn nein, ledig verheiratet EP Hauptwohnsitz geschieden aufgelöste EP bleibt in ..... Postleitzahl Ortsgemeinde, Bundesland verwitwet Auflösung EP durch Tod Krankenversicherung

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ABMELDUNG der Seit wann wohnen Sie in Österreich? Telefonische Erreichbarkeit Unterkunft in ..... Postleitzahl Ortsgemeinde, Bundesland

Zweck der Begründung meines Aufenthaltes in Österreich: Sie verziehen ins Ausland ? � � Angabe des Staates Arbeitnehmer nein � ja Angehörige/r als: Datum und Unterschrift des Meldepflichtigen Im Falle einer Anmeldung: Selbstständiger O Ehegatte/ ckschrift, Datum und Unterschrift) (Bestätigung der Richtigkeit der Meldedaten) -in O eingetragene/r PartnerIn Unterkunftgeber (Name in Blo O Verwandte/-r in gerader absteigender Linie Ausbildung O Verwandte/-r in gerader aufsteigender Linie O Lebenspartner/-in Privat O sonstige Angehörige Vorderseite

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Money & Bank Account

Bank Office Hours ... Credit cards ... vary from bank to bank. In general, the fol- (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in most of lowing timetable can be used as a guideline: the major stores. Mo, Tue, We, Fri: 8 am – 1230 pm and 130 pm – 3 pm, Opening a Bank Account Thu 8 am – 1230 pm Most banks offer free bank accounts for and 130 pm – 530 pm. students. To open an account, in most banks you need your passport, your student I.D., and Exchanging Money ... your confirmation of registration (Meldebestä- ... is possible without any identification at every tigung). Students older than 25 might have Austrian bank. In most cases you have to pay a to provide proof of university registration fee. You need a passport for identification to (“Studienbestätigung”). exchange travellers cheques. All banks accept cheques but charge a fee. Cost of Living During their stay in Vienna, most of the ex- A Cash Card (“Bankomatkarte”)... change students need about €800 to €1,300 per ... allows you to withdraw money from any cash month. Find information on living costs online: machine in Austria from your account in your studyinaustria.at/en/living/living-costs home country (if it features the Maestro or Cirrus symbol). Ask at your bank whether you have to Price examples pay a fee for this service. TÜWI offers meals from 4,50 €; a coffee is usually around €3; a beer (0,5l) is around €3,50 a cinema ticket is €9. Phone

Telephone Book a prepaid simcard from Spusu, Georg, Yess! Find phone numbers online: or HELP that you can buy at Billa and Hofer herold.at supermarkets. Other providers of mobile phone services are A1, T-Mobile, Drei, bob, tele.ring Calling Code and eety. For telephone calls within Austria, zero (0) has Find price comparisons online: to be dialled before the respective area code. durchblicker.at/handytarife The dialling code for Austria is +43, the regional code for Vienna is (0)1. Public Phones Mobile Phone (“Handy”) In Austria there are either coin-box telephones You can either choose a contract (for a mini- or ones that can be used with a calling card. mum time of one year) or a prepaid card model. You can buy calling cards in post offices and in Currently, the cheapest option is most likely “Tabak Trafiken” (tobacco shops).

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Sports ÖH BOKU - Office for Sports A good way of meeting Austrian students is by doing sports together. The objective is to provide students easy accessibility to a variety of sport offers that are otherwise quite expensive to pay for by oneself. All courses are provided for free or at a very low cost for all students. The different registration modalities for the courses can be found on the ÖH BOKU homepage. Some courses have limited places and course fees. Some courses offered are:

• Bouldering / Climbing • Mountain Biking • Dance classes • Jogging • Yoga • Ultimate Frisbee • … and many more!

You can find all current offers at  fb.com/sportreferat  oehboku.at/en/who-we-are/departments/ sportreferat.html Tip: ÖH BOKU’s office for sports also offers workshops for bike repair. You can come on certain dates and get help fixing your bike.

ÖH Office for Sports

Peter Jordan Straße 76 | 1190 Wien +43 1 47654 2030 ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/wer-wir-sind/referate/sportreferat.html

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The University Sports Institute (USI) Every semester, the USI offers an im- pressive number of courses for around 50,000 students. A complete list can be found on their homepage. Additionally, the University Sports Institute organises trips like hiking, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding. Online registration possible: https://www.usi.at/en/

Swimming Pools If you are keen on water, just check the list of indoor and outdoor pools: wien.gv.at/english/leisure/bath/

Green Spots to hang out Vienna is a very “green” city so you can enjoy relaxing in one of the many parks. If Türkenschanzpark next to BOKU is too small for you, you can go to the “Do- nauinsel”, the green “Prater”, or even to the forests east and southeast of Vienna, the “Wienerwald”. The botanical garden in the 3rd district might also be of special interest for you!

USI

Auf der Schmelz 6a | 1150 Wien +43 1 4277-17001 ✉[email protected] www.usi.at

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Cultural Activities Vienna is internationally known for its cultural The Wiener Musikverein... and historical diversity. ... (Viennese Music Association), is a concert To find out what is going on in Vienna’s thea- hall in the Innere Stadt borough of Vienna, tres, concert halls and cinemas, you can check Austria. It is home to the Vienna Philharmonic the weekly programme of the magazine “Falter” orchestra.The “Great Hall” (Großer Saal) due falter.at to its highly regarded acoustics is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world. You can mainly enjoy classical music concerts in the Classical Music / Opera Musikverein. Vienna is the city of classical music, the world- musikverein.at famous “Musikverein”, the Opera House and several theatres. More than 10 big stages, music halls and theatres perform different shows every The Konzerthaus... single night. ... emphasises both tradition and innovative musical styles. The idea is to be more interest- ing to the wider public than the traditional Musikverein. The Konzerthaus has the Vienna Symphony in residence. Besides many classical music events you will find jazz and world music concerts in the Konzerthaus. konzerthaus.at Photo: Andreas Praefcke via WikimediaPhoto: Andreas Commons

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The Vienna State Opera ...... (Wiener Staatsoper) is one of the top opera  CHEAPER TICKETS FOR STUDENTS: houses in the world – where you can enjoy the Remaining theatre tickets for students very best in first-class productions. This famous (“Restkarten”) can be purchased for stage offers a different programme every day, around €5, 15 to 30 minutes before the with over 50 operas and ballet works on over start, on showing the student I.D. Further- around 300 days per season. Cheap standing more, there is a good chance of getting tickets can be bought for €3/€4 80 minutes standing room tickets for €3.50 an hour before the start of the show, though queues will before the beginning of the performance. start to form around 2 hours in advance. wiener-staatsoper.at Cinema For cinema fanatics, Vienna offers many beau- tiful movie theatres with a decent programme Theatre beyond the Hollywood mainstream. There are A list of Vienna’s theatres can be found at: quite a few cinemas which show films in the wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/theater original language with German subtitles. In most cinemas at the beginning of the week, tickets The current theatre programme is published in are a bit cheaper. The “Votivkino” in coop- daily newspapers or in the monthly programme eration with the “De France” offers a so-called of the Tourmismusverband (tourism board). “Votivcard” – ten shows for €67. The carnet for Vienna’s English Theatre and Open House ten shows at the “Stadtkino” is €75. Theatre produce performances in English. The complete programme for all cinemas in englishtheatre.at Vienna can be found on: www.openhousetheatre.at/?locale=de skip.at/ film.at/ Photo: Manfred Werner via Wikimedia Werner Commons Photo: Manfred

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Festivals “Popfest” at Karlsplatz There are plenty of festivals which take place in At the end of July, Karlsplatz turns into a pop Vienna, most of them during summer. To name a music scene with many international and local few of them, here is a short overview: musicians (free entry). popfest.at The Wiener Festwochen (Vienna Festival) ...... is a cultural festival in Vienna that takes place “Afrikatage” (African days) every year for five or six weeks in May and June. At the end of July/ beginning of August, there The Vienna Festival offers theater, opera, and will be a big open-air venue alongside the dance productions from all over the world. Danube with live music, stands with handcrafted festwochen.at/en goods and political information, delicious food and much more, all about African culture. The Jazz Fest Wien ... wien.afrika-tage.de ... (Vienna Jazz Fest) is a modern, urbane festival with an international reputation which Museums places it as one of three most important Jazz Vienna has a vast variety of museums. The festivals in the world, a factor which has only offer is so big that you would need to stay for a boosted Vienna´s position as an attractive travel whole course of studies to thoroughly visit all of destination. them. The “Museumsquartier” is an outstand- viennajazz.org/en ing location with the “Leopold-Museum”, the “MUMOK”, the “Kunsthalle Wien”, the “ZOOM The ImPulsTanz - Vienna Kindermuseum” and the “Architektur Zentrum International Dance Festival Wien”. ... is one of the largest festivals of contempo- mqw.at rary dance and performance worldwide. Each summer, thousands of dancers, choreographers Cultural Institutes and artists from all over the world come together Some countries (e.g. Italy, Hungary, Poland, in Vienna, work together for five weeks and cel- Great Britain) maintain cultural institutes in Vi- ebrate contemporary dance. enna, which offer special events (film evenings, impulstanz.com/en exhibitions, concerts …). The addresses of these institutes can be found “Donauinselfest” (Danube Island Festival) on the pages of the Austrian Foreign Ministry: At the end of June the Danube Island Festival bmeia.gv.at/en takes place. Over a length of several kilometres big stars and not so big stars perform a diverse selection of (musical) acts on different stages. ÖH Office for Arts and Culture You’ll have to squeeze in as half of Vienna will be there (free entry). Peter Jordan Straße 76 | 1190 Wien donauinselfest.at +43 1 47654-19132 ✉[email protected] oehboku.at/wer-wir-sind/referate/kulturreferat. html fb.com/oehbokukulturreferat

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Health Care Photo: kadluba via Flickr

In Case of Illness European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), A list of doctors in Vienna can be found at when they go to see a doctor and do not  praxisplan.at have to pay for the basic medical services. (search for language skills is possible). But please call the doctors in advance to make sure that your card is accepted.  docfinder.at • If you have insured yourself directly In case you need a doctor, you should try to with the Viennese health insurance, find out in advance whether he/she is working you will receive a health insurance together with the Viennese health insurance card from them (and you do not have service (“Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse”). to pay for basic medical services) In order to see the doctor, you need some kind • If you have private health insurance, please of proof of insurance: ask the insurance company what you have • European Union citizens can use their to do when you need to see a doctor.

Hospitals

Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien (AKH) Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Währinger Gürtel 18-20 | 1090 Wien (also helps patients WITHOUT INSURANCE) +43 1 40400-0 Johannes von Gott-Platz 1 | 1020 Wien www.akhwien.at +43 1 21121-0 barmherzige-brueder.at Klinik Ottakring Montleartstraße 37 | 1160 Wien Klinik Hietzing +43 1 49150-0 Wolkerbergenstraße 1 | 1130 Wien klinik-ottakring.gesundheitsverbund.at +43 1 80110-0 klinik-hietzing.gesundheitsverbund.at Klinik Landstraße Juchgasse 25 | 1030 Wien Unfallkrankenhaus Lorenz Böhler Tel.: +43 1 71165-0 Donaueschingerstraße 13 | 1200 Wien klinik-landstrasse.gesundheitsverbund.at +43 1 33110 www.auva.at/ukhboehler Klinik Donaustadt Langobardenstraße 122 | 1220 Wien St. Anna Kinderspital (for children) +43 1 288 02-0 Kinderspitalg. 6 A | 1090 Wien klinik-donaustadt.gesundheitsverbund.at +43 1 40170 stanna.at

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“Health Offices” of Magistratsabteilung 15 (MA 15 Magistratsabteilung of Offices” “Health 15) to arrange an appointment for the vaccina Vaccinations your body for ticks. your bodyforticks. vaccinated inadvancebyyourowndoctor, oral From March onwards, vaccineisavailablein the go to a general practitioner or contact the local orcontactthe go toageneralpractitioner all pharmacies;itisbest tobuyitthereall andthen tion. A list ofaddresses Alist tion. canbefoundat: ternatively ternatively during the first days after your arrival. (TBE-German:FSME) encephalitis tick-borne is recommended, ifyouspendthe especially ling inAustria.However,ling against immunisation mendable towearprotective andcheck clothes spring semester in Vienna. Youspring semesterinVienna. get caneither If you spend a lot of time outside, it‘s recom outside,it‘s If youspendalotoftime - No special vaccinations areNo specialvaccinations required fortravel- Daily (exept Tue): 9 suchthilfe.wien/2/jedmayer/ ✉[email protected] 24h-Hotline: +4314000-53799 Gumpendorfer Gürtel 8|1080 suchthilfe.at ✉[email protected] +43 14000-53760 Gumpendorfer Gürtel 8|1060 Wien Tue: 1 Jedmayer (Suchthilfe Wien) Ambulatory (SuchthilfeAmbulatory Wien) gesundheitsaemter  wien.gv.at/gesundheit/einrichtungen/ 30 A –5 ddiction 30 pm 30 A am–5 ssistance 30 pm first steps@BOKU - 121 general information GENERAL INFORMATION AND TIMETABLE 6

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150 years BOKU

In 2022 BOKU is celebrating its 150th anniversary!

During the whole year there will be different events, discussions and celebrations organised by the university and ÖH BOKU. Find out more about the programme:  boku.ac.at/die-boku-feiert-150-jahre

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Waste Management in Vienna

Waste ≠ Waste So-called “special waste”, such as bulky waste, Waste is generated as a by-product of all batteries, energy-saving light bulbs, electronic human activities, but not all waste is the same. equipment, hazardous substances, etc. are col- Some products are in use for only a few minutes lected at collection sites or by mobile hazardous before becoming “waste”, such as takeaway waste collection trucks. Batteries can also be coffee cups, others can be in use for decades, brought to supermarkets, where they are taken such as concrete blocks used in construction. back. Based on physical and chemical characteristics, Vienna has a long tradition of separate col- the waste can be radioactive, hazardous, organic lection. Since 1979 plastic, glass and metals or inorganic, reusable and/or recyclable, with a have been collected separately; approximately high or low energy content etc. 15 years before separate collection became According to Austrian legislation waste is mandatory for the whole of Austria. Also in defined as movable objects, of which the holder comparison with other European cities, Vienna has the intention to dispose; or the collection and shows excellent results with a high collection ef- treatment of which is in the public interest due ficiency and high enthusiasm amongst Viennese to the hazards to human health and the environ- people for separate collection. ment, fire and explosion risk, public safety etc.

(c) MA 48/Christian Houdek Waste Source Separation Reuse In Austria, only a small portion of the original Reuse and recycling have a very high signifi- amount of waste ends up in landfills due to the cance for the whole waste management system. advanced waste treatment system. Source sepa- By implementing recycling and reuse strategies, ration of waste is a prerequisite in order to main- a series of negative effects to the environment tain the technological and economic feasibility of can be avoided since recycling is more energy a complex system of waste treatment from the efficient, uses less water in the production cycle waste bins to the final disposal. In Vienna, house- and has lower emissions than the primary pro- hold waste and waste from household similar duction of materials. facilities (e.g. universities, offices etc.) is source Reuse involves all processes such as repair separated into seven different waste factions: procedures, washing, painting and similar, which • wastepaper (red label), have the common goal of prolonging the life • clear glass (grey label), span of the product. Furthermore, reuse proce- • coloured glass (green label), dure can involve more complicated processes. • plastic bottles, drink cartons, A prominent example is the reuse of waste elec- cans (yellow label), tronic equipment, which requires a manufacture • organic waste (dark brown label) reassembling facility with a number of qualified • residual waste (orange label) professionals. In order to be certified and put

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back on the market, electronic equipment has to More than 120,000 tons of waste paper are be in good working order for the same purpose collected annually in Vienna. With the use of for which it was manufactured. In Vienna there waste paper in the paper production, 270,000 are several companies involved with the repair t of wood are saved annually. This spares of discarded electronic devices. 480,000 trees from being cut down annually. The The company R.U.S.Z. (rusz.at) has specialised production of recycled paper requires 95% less in washing machines, dishwashers, electric cook- waste and 60% less energy in comparison to the ers and coffee makers. Beside reuse activities, production of new white paper. the company also offers onsite repair and the sale of new kitchen electronic devices. Another Glass company in Vienna which deals with the reuse  Suitable items for clear glass bins are: of electronic is D.R.Z. (drz-wien.at). They are clear non-returnable glass bottles specialised in repairing computers, laptops and and pickle jars, clear glass containers, audio devices on the one hand and dismantling clear wine and liquor bottles, etc. and pre-treatment for metal recycling from  Suitable items for coloured glass waste electric and electronic equipment on the bins are: coloured non-returnable other. glass bottles, slightly coloured glass, wine and liquor bottles, etc. Recycling  Not suitable for both waste glass In Vienna, more than 350,000 tons of waste bins are: ceramics, plastic bottles, materials such as paper, scrap metal or waste mirrors, light bulbs, corks and bottle glass are collected separately every year. Cur- caps, window glass, drink glasses rently, more than 216,000 waste containers are available for separate waste collection. Added Be sure to seperate clear and coloured glass, to this are the waste collection centres and ad- because coloured glass should not be disposed ditional hazardous waste collection points. of in the bin for clear glass and vice versa. Some glass bottles in Austria are returnable bottles Waste paper (e.g. most beer bottles) and should be returned Seperately collected waste paper is used in the supermarket. in the paper industry and, depending on the paper quality, either used fort he production of recycled paper or as fuel substitute.

 Suitable for waste paper bins are: newspapers, magazines, books,

writing paper, letters, (c) MA 48/Christian Houdek uncoated frozen food Plastic bottles, drink cartons, cans boxes, paper bags Modern sorting technology is used to auto- (c) MA 48/Christian Houdek cardboard boxes, etc. matically sort the jointly collected plastic bottles,  Not suitable for waste paper bins beverage cartons and cans/metal packaging by are: composite materials such as milk material. Plastic bottles are additionally sorted and beverage cartons, dirty or greasy by colour and cans and metal packaging are paper, laminated cartons, receipts separated into ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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 Suitable for Plastic bottles, drink  Suitable for Organic waste are: cartons, cans containers are: plastic unseasoned and uncooked fruit bottles for beve-rages and vegetable scraps, stale bread, (PET bottles), for supplies coffee grounds, tea leaves (e.g. vinegar, cooking  Not suitable for Organic waste are oil, dairy products), for the following items: plastic bags, detergents and house- eco plastic bags, other eco plastic hold cleaners, plastic products, meat, bones, food leftovers, containers for cosmetics (c) MA 48/Christian Houdek eggs, dairy products, cat litter, etc. and toiletries, distilled water and drink cartons (“Tetra Pak” cartons), bever- Residual waste age cans, food cans, metal foil, metal Vienna‘s residual waste is incinerated together tubes, metal tops of jars and bottles with other combustible waste such as bulky  Not Suitable for Plastic bottles, drink waste and mixed trash in one cartons, cans containers are: returnable of Vienna‘s waste incinerators. plastic bottles, lubricant and adhesive The incineration process is also bottles, plastic cups, plastic foil, plastic used for electricity and heat bags, styrofoam, rubber foam, wood, production. textiles, canisters, buckets, cookware, tools, cables, wires, pipes, steel straps,  Residual waste in (c) MA 48/Christian Houdek paint, varnish and spray cans, etc. general represents all other products which are not suited for recycling Old plastic bottles can be recycled into new  Not suitable for residual waste are ones. Other recycled products from plastic the following items: wood, used bottles include fibers for textiles or for thermal tires, waste electrical equipment, insulation as well as plastic containers for various cardboard, concrete, CDs and applications. The recycling of 1 kg PET bottles DVDs, cooking oils and fats, etc. saves 1,9 kg of mineral oil in production. Ferrous metals are used as scrap in steel mills Hazardous waste for steel production. Aluminium packaging Dispose of your hazardous waste, cooking oils, can be used for the production of high-quality batteries, energy saving lamps, small electrical castings. appliances, lithium ion batteries, (please tape off poles) and medical drugs at any of the hazard- Organic waste ous waste collection points or waste collection For suitable recycling of organic waste, source centres. separation is one of the key components. In Vienna, approximately 100,000 t of organic waste Where to bring your waste? is collected annually. The collected organic All facilities for waste collection can be found waste is then transformed via on the city map: controlled composting process  https://www.wien.gv.at/stadtplan/en/ into compost of highest quality, which can be obtained for free from the Viennese disposal sites in household quantities (<1m3). (c) MA 48/Christian Houdek

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Useful Contacts University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Study Services Vienna This Office is responsible for admission and registration as Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 | 1180 Wien well as all other administrative issues concerning your degree (except: International Master programmes) - e.g. prepara- +43 1 47654-0 tion of BOKU course and degree certification, accreditation of certificates and/or degrees from other universities and Students’ Union @ BOKU (ÖH BOKU) equivalent institutions, change of your degree course, etc. ) ÖH BOKU is the Students’ Union at BOKU. We service all Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 | 1180 Wien students in legal, social and financial affairs and represent the +43 1 47654-0 student body versus the university and local as well as federal ✉[email protected] government. boku.ac.at/en/study-services Peter Jordan Straße 76 | 1190 Wien

+43 1 47654-19100 BOKU-IT ✉[email protected] BOKU-IT is your support team in all aspects regarding oehboku.at BOKU-IT-services and infrastructure. Peter-Jordan-Straße 82 | 1190 Wien BOKU-IR +43 1 47654-210 BOKU-IR is BOKU’s service unit for International Affairs. It ✉[email protected] advises, admits and supports exchange students and advises boku.ac.at/boku-it and supports students of international and English Master programmes. Language courses are organised at BOKU-IR. Peter-Jordan-Straße 82a | 1190 Wien Foreign Representations in Vienna +43 1 47654-32000 bmeia.gv.at/en ✉[email protected] boku.ac.at/international Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) The Austrian Students’ Union is the general student Student Advisory Service – BOKU4you representative body in Austria and serves as the student government by federal law. The ÖH is member of European BOKU4you assists you in choosing the right study pro- Students’ Union. Membership of the ÖH is compulsory for gramme. They organise info-events concerning the BOKU every university student in Austria, including PhD candidates. degrees and provide you with informational folders and other kinds of information regarding study programmes. Taubstummengasse 7-9 | 1040 Wien Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 | 1180 Wien +43 1 301 88 80 +43 1 47654-10430 ✉[email protected] ✉[email protected] oeh.ac.at boku.ac.at/boku4you/

Emergency Numbers

Police (Polizei) ...... 133 European Emergency Services ...... 112 Fire department (Feuerwehr) ...... 122 On-duty medical unit ...... 141 Ambulance / medical emergency ...... 144 Support for women ...... 01 71 71 9 Euro Emergency Call ...... 112 Telephone Counselling Hotline ...... 142

129 general information WINTER SEMESTER 2021/22 Important Events Data Collection for Admission (pre-registration) from June 14, 2021

Registration Period June 21 - September 5, 2021

Late Registration September 6 - November 30, 2021

First Years Tutorial September 27, 2021

Welcome Days for International Students September 27 - 30, 2021

Admissions Office closed July 26 - August 6, 2021

Course Period Start of Winter Semester October 1, 2021

End of Winter Semester February 25, 2022; courses end on February 4, 2022

Course free Period Christmas holidays December 20, 2021 - January 7, 2022 (no examinations until January 2)

Winter Holidays February 7 - February 25, 2022

All Souls Day November 2, 2021

All public holidays

130 general information SUMMER SEMESTER 2022 Important Events Data Collection for Admission (pre-registration) from December 15, 2021

Registration Period January 10 - February 5, 2022

Late Registration February 6 - April 30, 2022

First Years Tutorial February 28, 2022

Welcome Days International Students February 22- 25, 2022

Course Period Start of Summer Semester February 26, 2022

End of Summer Semester September 30, 2022 courses end on June 30, 2022

Course free Period Easter April 11 - April 30, 2022 (no examinations: April 11 - 19, 2022)

Pentecost/Whistun June 4 - 6, 2022

Summer July 1 - September 30, 2022 (no examinations: July 4 - August 26, 2022)

Rector’s Day June 17, 2022

All public holidays

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Department of Biotechnology boku.ac.at/en/dbt

Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment boku.ac.at/en/wau

Department of Nanobiotechnology boku.ac.at/en/nano

Department of Chemistry boku.ac.at/en/chemie

Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research boku.ac.at/en/dib

Department of Food Science and Technology boku.ac.at/en/dlwt

Department of Landscape, Spatial and Infrastructure Sciences boku.ac.at/en/rali

Department of Economics and Social Sciences boku.ac.at/en/wiso

Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems boku.ac.at/en/nas

Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards boku.ac.at/en/baunat

Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences boku.ac.at/en/wabo

Department of Crop Sciences boku.ac.at/en/dnw

Department for Agrobiotechnology, IFA-Tulln boku.ac.at/en/ifa-tulln

Department of Applied Genetics and Cell Biology boku.ac.at/en/dagz

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