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W W WELCOME TO CARINTHIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

FH-Prof. Dr. Dietmar Brodel Rector The mission of CUAS - Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - is to offer excellent career opportunities to its graduates. This is possible through intensive, practice-oriented studies with close academic support and mentoring. Our students enjoy the advantages of studying at a well-established and reputable academic institution, in a young and dynamic setting. CUAS is an internationally oriented university well-ground- academic programs offer fuel for the mind: multi -faceted educational content and research with state-of-the-art facilities. The intensive and demanding academic Financed by LLL Erasmus Programme programs at CUAS are balanced with numerous social events and highquality recreational opportunities close Carinthia Unviersity of Applied Sciences by. The degree programs at CUAS are designed to Villacherstr. 1 prepare students for a successful future. Last but not least: 9800 Spittal/ Drau Carinthia and CUAS are known for their hospitality. Austria We are looking forward to welcoming you at CUAS!

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W W We would like to welcome you CUAS! hope that We will try to assist you in every possible way. You can four sites. We will be happy to provide you with further information as well guidance and advice. The aim of this Handbook is to provide international period at CUAS and their stay in Austria. Moreover, this guide provides an overview of the structure study programs at CUAS. We hope it will help you to make the best of your time in Carinthia. We wish you a pleasant stay at CUAS! Aleksandra Jama and Stefanie Gröber FH sites ...... 8 FH programs ...... 10 Academic calendar ...... 12 Admission ...... 12 CARINTHIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Checklist for exchange students ...... 14 Checklist fo master students ...... 15 FELDKIRCHEN SPITTAL AN DER DRAU

The town of Feldkirchen in Carinthia with a hospital and Spittal is a perfect place for students of the School of home for senior citizens of Diakonie Kärnten Civil Engineering and Architecture. Both remarkable "# buildings: the Renaissance Schloss Porcia the adolescence and health care systems. With its and the Spittl (where the FH is located) truly inspire 14,000 inhabitants the town is ideally located the future architects and civil engineers. in Carinthia’s central region. The School of Health and The town with a population of 16,000, also known for its Care as well as the School of Social Work are situated comedy theatre, offers a great mix of living tradition and Here in the two buildings next to the main city hall. modern leisure activities: skiing, cross-county skiing, and Feldkirchen is the perfect starting point for those ski mountaineering in the winter; cycling along the many students who want to discover the province. The most paths along the river Drau or near the lake Millstatt are popular sport activities are hiking and swimming. just a few of the many possibilities. Fachhochschule Kärnten Moreover, many lakes including Ossiach, Wörth, Fachhochschule Kärnten Hauptplatz 12 Maltschach and Flatschach are situated in the area. Villacher Strasse 1 9560 Feldkirchen, Austria 9800 Spittal/Drau, Austria Tel.: +43 (0)5 90500-0 Tel.: +43 (0)5 90500-0 FH SITES FH SITES KLAGENFURT VILLACH

The School of Medical Information Technology and Our FH Site in Villach is situated in a technology park and also the School of Telematics and Network Engineer- is a place where students of the School of Geoinformation, ing are situated in Klagenfurt. With a population of over School of Management as well as the School of Systems 90,000 including more than 8,000 students, Klagenfurt is Engineering meet the challenges of their future profession. the most southern provincial capital in Austria and the The city of Villach with 59,000 inhabitants is located in the business, administration and transportation centre of heart of the Alpine-Adria region, only 20 minutes ride form Carinthia. the border to Italy. The surroundings offer plenty of possi- Future engineers, economy and research meet among bilities for sports and other leisure time others in the Lakeside Science & Technology Park. activities. Prospering hi-tech industries are the perfect The main aim of the park is to establish Klagenfurt environment for the future engineers. Future manag- as a high-tech-site. Fachhochschule Kärnten The mild, southern-like climate coupled with sector or tourism. Modern, dynamic, attractive and full of Fachhochschule Kärnten Primoschgasse 8 the beautiful city centre, the friendly residents and vitality Villach is often called the cultural capital Europastrasse 4 9020 Klagenfurt, Austria the culinary delights as well as student pubs give this of Carinthia. The largest traditional customs festival in 9524 Villach/St. Magdalen Tel.: +43 (0)5 90500-0 Austria southern Austria - the “Kirchtag” takes place in August. Tel.: +43 (0)5 90500-0 enjoy their free time at the warmest alpine lake in Villach is also famous from the carnival celebrations and Europe – Lake Wörthersee; or they just relax at a Cafe is often called the Austrian capital of carnival. in the historic old city.

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Civil Engineering and Architecture ACADEMIC CALENDER #>? The academic calender is divided into 2 semesters: fall semester: October to February "GQ>#or tertiery (BA or equiva- spring semester: March to September #X Each semester includes 15 course weeks. Lectures typi- #> cally end at the end of June/beginning of July. If you have met all the formal requirements you will be = asked to complete a written ranking test to ascertain your CUAS-website: www.fh-kaernten.at aptitude, talents and motivation. Multiple choice tests "Z# Bank holidays from January till September. Following the exams candi- 26 Oct. Austrian National Holiday dates will be invited to an interview with the admissions 1 Nov. All Saint´s Day committee. Next the results will be analyzed and then the 8 Dec. Immaculate Conception 24-26 Dec. Christmas Holidays [\] 6 Jan. Ephiphany language is necessary to be admitted to the degree 1 May National Holiday ] May/June Ascension Day Pentecoast MASTER STUDENTS Deadline for Master Corpus Christi Applicants for a master degree program are asked to applicants 15 Aug. Assumption of Mary send the documents listed below to the administration of #=}'€^ Additional holidays for the students: the relevant school: #=}'€ 2 November All Souls’ Day #^_ Easter holidays one week in March/April photo #> ADMISSION PROCEDURE #Q #>"GQ>- <>*<]G{}~=<{G #"`^X#X Deadline Erasmus, Joint-study and Freemover students are #>X for Incomings X #> #%'* >}^G_ all university courses taken semester or for the whole # Application form #>= academic year # Learning agreement (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) #%7< # Transcript of records #^ semester # Housing application form #{ # Copy of current passport #Z| All the document are available on-line: #> www.fh-kaernten.at/international * applicable to Non-EU/EEA citizens Deadline for Bachelor Successful applicants will be invited for interview (personal applicants BACHELOR STUDENTS or telephone) to ascertain their aptitude, motivation and Please refer to the website: If you want to study as a bachelor student send professional interest. Candidates will be informed about www.fh-kaernten.at, the following documents to the administration of the the results of their application within three weeks. “Bewerbung” and then relevant School: “Aufnahmetermine”. #^ .FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 13 #Curriculum vitae CHECKLIST FOR INCOMING STUDENTS CHECKLIST FOR MASTER APPLICANTS Before you come Before you come / I have discussed the Learning Agreement with my local / I have sent my application form to the administration of advisor. the relevant School at CUAS. / I have completed the ‘Application form’, / I was contacted by the program director in order to the ‘Learning agreement’ and the ‘Housing application make a date for the interview. form’. / I received an e-mail from the Administration including / I have sent the signed and dated documents to CUAS RQ^ƒ^SŒR> %'*ƒ%7< form’ and ‘Housing application form’. / I have received the ‘Letter of acceptance’ from CUAS / R>S\>}^G administration. / My passport is valid for my stay in Carinthia / For non-EU/ / I needed support with the organisation of accommodation EEA citizens: I have applied for a visa or residence permit in Carinthia so I sent the ‘Housing application form’ to at the Austrian Embassy in my home country. >}^G / My health insurance covers possible accidents and / For non-EU/EEA citizens: I applied for a visa in my home illness for my entire stay in Austria or at least for the time \ of my stay untill I organize European insurance in Austria. R>SŒ Documents to bring with you my visa application. / Valid passport (visa if required) / For non-EU/EEA citizens: I received my visa. / Proof of a valid health insurance Documents to be shown to CUAS administration After your arrival / Valid passport (visa if required) / I arrived in Carinthia and moved into my / All original credentials accommodation. lAfter your arrival / I signed the agreement with the landlord, paid the / I arrived in Carinthia and moved into my accommodation. { / I signed the agreement with the landlord, paid the deposit signed the ‘Meldezettel’ [registration form]. { / I took the ‘Meldezettel’ and my passport and I registered ‘Meldezettel’ [registration form]. R*S‰Š% / I took the ‘Meldezettel’ and my passport and I registered my arrival. R*S‰Š% / I reported to the university administration in order to my arrival. enroll. / I reported to the university administration in order to enroll. / "]‹‹# / "]‹‹# the insurance company in order to buy health insurance. the insurance company in order to buy health insurance. / Within 3 months of receiving my visa I reported to the / Within 3 months of receiving my visa I reported to the ‘Bezirkshauptmannschaft’ [district administrative ‘Bezirkshauptmannschaft’ [district administrative authority]. authority]. Before departure Before departure / I have informed ‘Meldeamt’ about my departure. / I have informed ‘Meldeamt’ about my departure. / I have paid the last rent and received my deposit back. / I have paid the last rent and received my deposit back. I have paid all of my open bills (telephone, electricity, etc). I have paid all of my open bills (telephone, electricity, / I have closed my bank account. etc). / I have closed my bank account. .FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 15 Higher education in Austria ...... 18 Austrian grading system ...... 18 ACADEMIC INFORMATION European credit transfer system ...... 18 Documents for exchange students ...... 19 HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AUSTRIA DOCUMENTS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Higher education in Austria is provided by universities, If you are Erasmus, Joint-Study or Freemover student, you ‘Fachhochschulen’ [universities of applied sciences] will have to deal with the following documents which are universities of the arts, and ‘Pädagogische Hochschulen’ necessary for student exchange programs. [teacher training colleges]. {{ The contains a list of the courses Bachelor program which lasts for 6 semesters (3 years). to be completed and is agreed by the student and the Access to the second university level is based on responsible institutions. If credits are to be transferred, the a completed Bachelor program. Master programs last Learning Agreement must be approved by the student from 2 to 4 semesters. and both institutions in question and any changes must Doctoral studies or PhD – the third stage generally be updated within one month of the student starting their require a minimum of four semesters. Access is based on studies abroad. Please make sure you have all the signa- a completed diploma or master program. tures on your ‘Learning agreement’. If you want to know more about the educational system in Austria, please refer to: The is a document showing all the www.euroeducation.net/prof/ausco.htm achievements of the student and lists completed courses, the acquired ECTS points as well as the ECTS grade AUSTRIAN GRADING SYSTEM equivalents. The Transcript of Records is issued to 1 Excellent/very good the student by their home institution before leaving and 2 Good by their guest institution at the end of their stay. 3 Satisfactory Generally your ‘Transcript of records’ will be sent to ’G 5 Fail month after the end of your stay.

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM The is issued by the International G^ The European Credit Transfer System was introduced in CUAS. 1989 within the framework of the Erasmus/Socrates In most cases, you need this document to get the Erasmus { scholarship. You can pick it up only 2 weeks before you transfer of a student’s study and work credits as well as [ other scholastic accreditations between European exact arrival and departure dates, so that the document partner educational institutions. ECTS credits describe can be prepared for you in advance. the workload required to complete the course. Every course is assigned ECTS points, and one semester is The contains a standardized based on a total of 30 ECTS points. The workload of a description of type, level, context and status of the course includes class time, seminars, projects, tutorial as- successfully completed degree program. The ‘Diploma signements, preparation for exams, lab work, internships Supplement’ gives a clear overview of the academic and etc. ECTS is an important instrument in increasing the X mobility of students within Europe. "ŒŒ# ^>}^Gd number of ECTG“\ more about the courses on our webpage: .FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 19 www.fh-kaernten.at Austrian National Union of Students ...... 22 Buddy system ...... 22 Language courses ...... 23 Student financial aid ...... 24 UNIVERSITY SERVICES Photocopying ...... 25 ID card ...... 25 IT services ...... 26 Examination policy ...... 26 Library ...... 26 AUSTRIAN NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS LANGUAGE COURSES

The Austrian National Union of Students [ÖH] is based Most of the degree programs at CUAS are taught in on a federal law - the ‘HochschülerInnenschaftsgesetz’ German. The knowledge of German is one of the prereq- [HSG]. It is the only recognized representation of all uisites for admission to these degree programs for regular students at Austrian universities, universities of applied students. sciences and teacher training academies. The ‘ÖH’ is A German beginner’s course is offered by Carinthia Œ University of Applied Sciences for incoming students and provides students with political and academic during the entire fall semester. If you wish to take part in representation, information, service, and advice on 4 levels: The federal level, the university level, the faculty A detailed course program with indications of times and level, and the study program level. You can read more rooms will be sent to all incoming students in advance. _www.oeah.ac.at Incomings students in the spring semester should have \] follow the lectures. Automatic Membership When you register at CUAS you will automatically Furthermore there are other possibilities to learn German become a member of the ‘ÖH’, with a membership fee #}‹Œ Web dictionaries of EUR 16.86 per semester. This compulsory membership a German intensive language course: #dict.leo.org R•S- \ƒ #www.pons.de R•S\ # at ‘Carinthia Institution for Adult Education’ [VHS], which With this fee each student can use the resources of the also organizes German language courses and exams student union at CUAS and in Vienna. Students can ask at different levels www.vhsktn.at  Sprachenlehrgang – DAF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) For detailed information or support please contact your CUAS offers a unique full-time German language prepa- CUAS student union representative via e-mail: \ [email protected] Bachelor/Master programs at CUAS which are offered in German. Beginners start their language training in the fall semester BUDDY SYSTEM of each year and can fully focus on acquiring the neces- sary German skills to prepare for their respective Each international exchange student can ask for their Bachelor/Master program at CUAS successfully. X- Students with prior German knowledge can join tions of all kinds and who is responsible for the gradual the German program later in the year (i.e. start with a integration of the student into student life and leisure module for more advanced learners). activities. Each applicant will be given a short level evaluation Furthermore, the buddy will try to help with necessary of- (orally and written) before it is determined when they would have to join the program. (registration at the local municipal authorities, open- ing of a bank account, etc.). If you are interested in Œ know. .FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 23 ^ a diploma that not only proves their language compe- tence but also serves as one possible pre-requisite for non-native German speakers to join a program at CUAS offered in German. Winter Semester : Module 1 Oct. – Nov.: A0 – A1 CEF (Beginners 1) Module 2 Dec. – Feb.: A1 – A2 (Beginners 1) Spring Semester: Module 3 March – May: A2 – B1 (Intermediate 1) Module 4 May – July: B1 - B2 (Intermediate 2)

Each module comprises 150 hours of face-to-face teaching and costs EUR 1150.00 per participant. (inclusive of course materials, level-tests, exclusive of examination fees). Lessons will take place from Monday to Friday (4 hours - a day). port while studying in Austria are given. Check also the The program is headed by Dr. Oswald Jochum internet pages of CUAS. ([email protected]) and organized by CUAS in co- operation with ‘Globeskills Academy for Business and PHOTOCOPYING Languages’. Photocopying, printing and scanning machines are Z• STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Copy cards can be bought in the administration of the respective CUAS School. Erasmus nominated exchange students receive a monthly Erasmus mobility scholarship allowance from ID CARD their home country. Exchange students from non-EU countries can apply for G\ G>}^G{ after your arrival. The same card can be used to access can also apply in their home country for a number of FH sites and various labs and rooms including library scholarhips offered by OeAD. ‘One World Scholarship’ or facilities. ‘Ernst Mach Scholarship’ are just two examples. In order to issue the FH ID card the administration needs We suggest checking the scholarship database of the your school leaving date. Make sure to indicate this date ‘Austrian Exchange Server’ [OeAD]: on your Application form! www.oead.at www.grants.at www.bmwf.gv.at .FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 25 IT SERVICES

All CUAS sites offer free internet access and hardware. Your FH ID card grants you access to your FH site includ- ing all IT labs and teaching rooms. G—Q^<"#Z• dormitory in Villach to connect to internet through their laptop.

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EXAMINATION POLICY Library at FH site in Spittal/Drau Generally speaking, February and July are the months in Villacher Strasse 1 (‘Spittl’), Rooms 004-006 which exams take place. Volume: approx. 5,000 covers including 50 periodicals Austrian universities of applied sciences allow students Tel.: +43 (0)5-90500-9912 to retake an examination twice if courses are failed. If E- mail: [email protected] a student fails to pass an examination the second time then they face a panel examination. Failed panel Library at FH site in Villach examinations may result in expulsion from a program. Europastrasse 4 (Technology Park), Room 3.16 Volume: approx. 6,500 covers including 90 periodicals Tel.: +43 (0)5-90500-2030 LIBRARY E- mail: [email protected]

Each of the four FH sites has its own library. You can Library at FH site in Feldkirchen choose from a large pool of books, journals, CD-ROMs as Hauptplatz 12, 3rd Floor, Room E6.300 well as online material for learning and references. The Volume: approx. 7,000 covers library is equipped with workplaces in reading rooms. Tel.: +43 (0)5-90500-4115 The ‘CUAS student identity card’ allows the holder to E- mail: [email protected] borrow shelved books and periodicals. The card also allows the use of libraries at all other FH sites in Carinthia Library at FH site in Klagenfurt as well as the use of the library of the Alpen-Adria-Univer- Primoschgasse 10 (Technology Park), Room 3.05 sity of Klagenfurt. Volume: approx. 3,700 covers including 90 periodicals. { Tel.: +43 (0)5-90500-3214 hours of the administrative assistants. E- mail: [email protected]

.FH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW 27 Austria in brief...... 30 Language ...... 30 AUSTRIA Austrians ...... 30 Climate ...... 31 Cost of living...... 31 AUSTRIA IN BRIEF G\- tomary to say ‚Hallo‘, ‚Guten Tag‘ (‚Good Day‘) The Republic of Austria is a mountainous country in or ‚Grüß Gott‘ (typical Austrian greeting) when entering Central Europe. It has a population of 8 million and "# covers an area of 83,872 square kilometers. Austria Additionally, the Austrians love nature and pay a great borders a total of eight countries and has always been deal of attention to environmental protection. “\\ G_ most parts of Austria. In almost every valley, village or The name Österreich comes from Old German town colorful events take place throughout the year. `R‰={Š{ Austria (Latin auster ‚south wind‘). CLIMATE The eighteenth and nineteenth century and the patro- •"*{# The Austrian climate in the west is dominated by the Alps. were crucial in the history of Austria and generated This part is rather cool and humid. In the East along the a broad contribution to various forms of art and Danube valley the climate has more continental features. architecture as well as education. *G {_ observed. Lake Millstatt —^*Œ•ŒZ Additionally, Austria is also known for its many lakes and GG beautiful alpine sceneries. The highest mountain is the Additionally Austria was the cradle of numerous scientists Großglockner at 3,797 m above sea level, situated with international reputations. Among them are Ludwig >G `Œ=*>~ Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate. G scientists in the nineteenth century. are generally warm and pleasant with cool nights G''??€^ (average summer temperatures of 20-35 degrees Celsius). the European Union and also uses the common G currency, the EURO. only. Winters are sunny, with reliable and frequent snow- Cost of living in Austria fall, which is the main reason for foreign tourists spending Accommodation costs (including LANGUAGE their holiday here (average winter temperatures around heating and lighting) Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna 0°C). =}š%'777 {^][\ Austria‘s southern area is considerably warmer and sun- Z"# their own dialects but good knowledge of standard EUR 220.00 German provides a good basis to communicate well. * GX Even though spring comes around earlier, winter is as cold EUR 270.00 AUSTRIANS and snowy as in the north of the country. TOTAL: EUR 800.00 Source: www.oead.at ^\{- COST OF LIVING However, these costs further ent communicators and use small talk more often than depend on one’s personal life- one would normally expect. They respect rules and Austria is rather an expensive country. A rough estimation style. The approximate monthly regulations. of the monthly cost of living for students is presented on expenses in Carinthia can be Generally speaking, Austrians are very punctual. Thus it this page. The amounts are only an approximation. Dorm lower than presented. is worth paying attention to the timetables and appoint- prices have been used for room prices. ments one makes. They are also very formal and use titles when addressing other people. .ZH-KAERNTEN.AT WWW %' Residence permit and visa information...... 34 Housing ...... 36 PREPARING FOR YOUR STAY Arrival ...... 38 Registration at local authorities ...... 39

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