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Mag. Noureddine Rafili Head of International Relations Office WELCOME TO KUFSTEIN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES.

Dear students, As you know, learning is a journey to a new world, an adventure, one of the most exciting experiences in your life - a new language, an expedition. Although you have to do the walking part yourself, a new culture and a different way of life, but also a lifelong memo- the FH Kufstein Tirol University of Applied Sciences accompanies ry of a time full of new skills, insights and friendships. its students on this expedition and helps them to reach the highest Enjoy your journey! summits. And just in case, the IRO will assist you in any matter, so please do We are happy to welcome you at the Kufstein Ti- not hesitate to contact us. rol – University of Applied Sciences. After months of preparation you finally made it to Austria and the team of the International Contents Relations Office (IRO) wants to help you to get started. That’s why Welcome to we created this study guide in order to help you with the most Kufstein University of Applied Sciences 3 important questions during your life abroad e.g. accommodation, Facts & Figures 4 daily life, student facilities, housing, grading, etc. Arriving in Austria 10 Accomodation 12 You will be integrated in an international environment, surrounded Mag. Noureddine RAFILI Useful General Information - Kufstein 14 from Austrian and foreign students and faculties. It will not only be Head of International Relations Office FH Kufstein Tirol Facilities 16 The European Credit Transfer System 18 Language Courses 19 Checklist for Arriving Students 22 4 | | 5 >> Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol Facts . Figures

Students 50 Nations Degree Programs 1,842 Bachelor & Master Students 12 Bachelor 2,241 141 Incomings 12 Master 258 Postgraduate Students 24 2 are 100% in English

Alumni Partner Universities 3,709 Bachelor 50% Europe, 23 % Asia 1,630 Master 18% America, 4 % Africa 7,361 1,092 Diploma 210 5 % Oceania 930 Postgraduate

Lecturers Postgraduate Programs Internal 9 Certificate Programs External 2 Academical Programs Academics 16 3 MBA-Programs 500 1 Advanced Qualification Program Professionals 1 Leadership Training 6 | | 7 >> Degree Programs

FH Kufstein Tirol University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1997. There are currently over 2200 students study- ing in 12 bachelor degree programs, 12 master degree programs and several postgraduate courses. Around 200 incoming students enrich the campus with an international flair.

Learning is a journey // Energy & Sustainability Management (FT) // Sports, Culture & Event Management (FT, PT) to a new world, an BACHELOR climate change, sustainability & energy efficiency interdisciplinary knowledge of sports, culture & event adventure, an expedition. // Facility Management & Real Estate Management (FT, PT) management, based on an economically- and interna- Studies >> tionally-oriented foundation energy efficient & user-friendly buildings, // Business Management (FT) The FH Kufstein Tirol accompanies its students on sustainable real estate management // International Business Studies (FT, PT) skills needed for founding enterprises, concepts & tools this expedition and helps them to reach the highest for business management, and business succession & 2 semesters at one of 170 international partner uni- acquiring ownership summits. versities of applied sciences, 1 semester of an intern- // Web Business & Technology (FT) ship abroad, 2 foreign languages web-based business models & technologies // Marketing & Communication Management (FT, PT) You have to do the walking part yourself. // Industrial Engineering & Management (FT) classical and cutting-edge communication channels, a solid engineering training including economic graphic arts, design and multimedia applications, background knowledge & two options for specializa- language & style, PR, advertising tion (production, production development)

// Corporate Transformation Management (PT)* // International Business Studies (FT) MASTER legal & business knowledge for corporate transformation, International program specializing in either marketing development and turnaround or finance, all lectures are held in English Studies >> // Data Sciences & Intelligent Analytics (PT) // Smart Products & Solutions (PT) A combination of knowledge in technology & applications, Development of intelligent & networked products with training with real data & real tools, 30% online an emphasis on the definition and conception phase, // Digital Marketing (FT, PT) generating value from data and the transformation & change needs in companies marketing through new media, understanding & de- sign of online and cross-media communication chan- // Sports, Culture & Event Management (FT, PT) nels, options for specialization interdisciplinary knowledge of sport, culture & event management complemented with a focus on business // ERP Systems & Business Process Management (PT) establishments & strategic perspectives. analysis, design & implementation of IT-supported (full-time degree program: all courses held in English) business processes // Web Communication & Information Systems (PT) // Energy & Sustainability Management (PT)* knowledge and skills for planning and developing combination of sustainability & renewable/conventi- complex web-based applications, option of various fields onal energy technologies of specialization // Facility- & Real Estate Management (PT) combination of management concepts & individually chosen specialization within the field of facility & real estate management

Information about our current postgraduate programs can be found online POST WWW.FH-KUFSTEIN.AC.AT/POSTGRADUATE www.fh-kufstein.ac.at GRADUATE

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>> MEETING POINT KUFSTEIN „

Kufstein Basic Facts | Area: 39.37 km2. Population: 19,527. The town of Kufstein lies at about 503 meters above sea level. Today, Kufstein is the largest town in the of Kufstein and Set on both sides of the River, Kufstein is located in the lower KUFSTEIN NATURE, HISTORY, the second largest after in the Province of the . In Inn River Valley and only a few kilometers from the Alpine foothills comparison with the size of other cities in Austria, Kufstein ranks in . CULTURE & A LOT MORE ... 28th. 10 | | 11 >> Welcome to Kufstein

>> AUSTRIA BASIC FACTS Kufstein is surrounded by high mountains with a breath-taking panorama. The contrast between Total area: approx. 84,000 km2. Population: 8.9 million. Capi- the historic old town, the fortress tal: Vienna. Languages: German; English is by far the leading and the nearby mountains stron- foreign language and is widely spoken and understood. Topogra- gly contribute to the atmosphere phy: The landscapes in Austria range from Alpine peaks to broad and attraction of Kufstein. river plains. Austria‘s highest mountain is the Großglockner (3,797 Thus the city’s nickname is “The m); its longest river is the Danube. Climate: Kufstein lies 503 m Pearl of the Tyrol”. Austria wel- above sea level. The alpine climate is characterized by cold, snowy comes students from abroad. If winters and relatively warm summers. Temperatures range from you are a national of an European -5° C in winter (short periods of strong frost are possible too) up Union (EU) country or , to 30° C in summer. Students coming in fall should bring warm you only need a valid passport. clothes and boots; those coming in spring should keep in mind, that February and March can still be rather cold. Periods of fog and rain are usual both in late fall and early spring. Be prepared for all kind of weather conditions! For more detailed information: www.wetter.com

THE HISTORY OF KUFSTEIN ARRIVING IN AUSTRIA “THE PEARL OF THE TYROL” AUSTRIA WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM ABROAD!

There are still countless old buildings which bear wit- most impressive part of the fortress is the open air In order to obtain a visa, students from countries other Austria, visa requirements and application forms, ness to the medieval times when Kufstein was first stage which is one of the most beautiful in Austria and than the European Union need the following documents: please refer to the Austrian foreign representations: given the rights of township. Lovingly restored, they is frequently used for concerts of all sorts. Within the • visa application form for students (available at www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/entry-and- invite the visitors to imagine what it must have been fortress compound is also the world’s largest open- the Austrian consulates and embassies in your home residence-in-austria/ like 700 years ago. The mighty fortress in the cen- air organ which fills the city with music every day at country) ter shows how important the position of Kufstein midday. However, Kufstein is not only interesting for • valid passport, copies of the first pages of your Within three days upon your arrival in Kuf- was in these days. The battlements offer a panora- visitors keen on history and culture; the town is also a passport stein you must register with the governmental mic view far beyond the town’s boundaries and the well-known commercial center. There are quite a few • birth certificate or a copy of it Registration Office (Meldeamt) in Kufstein. ancient buildings entice visitors to explore their to- companies that have helped to establish Kufstein’s • passport photo This action is required by law and every newcomer, wers and vaults. Originally owned by the bishops of economic importance, for example: Riedel, a maker of • health insurance (a document indicating that the irrespective of his/her nationality, has to register. The Regensburg, the fortress was first mentioned in of- creative glassware; Kneissl, the first ski manufacturer treatment costs will be covered in case of an accident “Meldeamt” is located on the first floor of the City ficial documents in 1205. Later, these bishops shared in Austria; and Simmerwerke, a producer of high-tech or illness during your stay in Austria) Hall in Kufstein (Oberer Stadtplatz 17, www.kufstein. ownership of the hilltop complex with the Bavarian sealing rings. • evidence of financial support or evidence that gv.at). Forms are available there or can be downloa- dukes. From 1313 onwards, the be- you are receiving a scholarship ded from the Internet: www.help.gv.at/Portal. longed to the dukes of Bavaria. In 1415 Duke Ludwig • letter of acceptance from FH Kufstein Tirol (en- Node/hlpd/public/resources/documents/mel- II enlarged the fortification. In 1504 Emperor Maxi- rolment certificate) dez.pdf milian I besieged and conquered Kufstein and had • letter of conduct (note from the police of Please do not forget to take your passport with you. the fortress rebuilt and expanded. In the 17th century, your country certifying that you have no criminal At the end of your stay, before you return to your the complex was reconstructed once again. In 1703 record) home country, you will need to unregister at the “Mel- and 1805 the conquered the fortress. Later, • accommodation during your stay in Austria (see deamt”. in 1814, it has been recaptured by the Austrians and “Accommodation” page 12) has belonged to the town of Kufstein since 1924. The For more detailed information regarding entry into 12 | | 13 >> Accomodation in Kufstein

>> INCOMING 1) DOUBLE-ROOM APARTMENT STUDENTS 2) SINGLE-ROOM APARTMENT

AVERAGE COST OF LIVING THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESIDENCE

The list below provides a small overview. The cost of cyclists and pedestrians. On the first floor of the Please find the Application Form for the Student Resi- living naturally depends on your own lifestyle and the Student Residence there is a lounge with a beau- dence at: www.fh-kufstein.ac.at/ISR type of accommodation you choose. tiful terrace and a lounge where students can (click on “Living” in the top menu, and then on “In- meet during their leisure time. In the basement ternational Student Residence” in the menu below). AVERAGE COST OF LIVING PER MONTH you will find an underground garage where parking For fees, please see current price list. Conditions for Accommodation/dormitory approx. € 400 spaces for cars and motorbikes can be rented. The Stu- admission and general terms are listed in the contract Food approx. € 250 dent Residence also provides a storage room for bikes and/or in the statutes of the ISR. Study-related & Personal approx. € 300 and laundry facilities (washing machine, tumble dryer). For example, a cup of coffee is € 3, a cinema ticket In the double apartments, each student has their For more information about the Student Resi- is € 8,50 and a meal at the cafeteria is € 6. own combined living room and bedroom with cable dence, please contact: TV and free Internet access. Bathroom and kitchen Ms. Romana Hubmann In the International Student Residence the- facilities are shared with a flatmate. The basic kit- [email protected] re are single studios (one is suitable for indi- chen inventory (dishes, kitchen devices, etc.) is pro- A-6330 Kufstein viduals with mobility impairments) and double vided for a small fee. In addition, you can also buy Salurnerstraße 26 a-c, Salurnerstraße 30 (Haus D) studios and several shared flats. The Student inexpensive bed linens at the Student Residence. Phone +43 5372 71819 800 Residence accommodates a total of 168 stu- dents and offers high quality living space which The Austrian Student Union FH Kufstein Tirol also corresponds to the needs of the students. provides a forum for your flat hunting: The Student Residence is situated in the calm sur- www.oeh-fhkufstein.at/wohnen roundings of the Inn River. The Kufstein city cen- ter and FH Kufstein Tirol are only a 15-minute walk away, along the Inn River Promenade, a path for „ 14 | | 15

Doctors mountain biking and hiking/mountaineering are end- >> Useful General Information - Kufstein Kufstein has many general practitioners and specialist less in summer and in winter the same holds true for doctors in the city. Please check the list within the stu- skiing, crosscountry skiing, snowboarding and tobog- dent portal fh.checkin for suggestions. ganing. The closest skiing area is “Skiwelt Wilder Kai- Hospital ser”. There is a free ski bus. The Austrian Alpine Club Emergency Phone Numbers: Endach 27, 6330 Kufstein, (ÖAV) also offers courses for hiking, rock climbing and Police emergency: 133 Phone +43 5372 6966-0, www.bkh-kufstein.at skiing. Please see: www.alpenverein.at. The Im- Ambulance/Red Cross: 144 Pharmacies in Kufstein puls Fitness Centre (Andreas Hofer-Str. 2) offers spe- Fire Brigade: 122 Festungsapotheke, Kinkstraße 27 cial discounts for students of FH Kufstein. If you are Mountain Rescue: 140 Phone +43 5372 64808 still not exhausted: ÖH has also reserved time slots Car Breakdown ÖAMTC: 120 / ARBÖ 123 Obere Stadt-Apotheke, Georg Pirmoser-Straße 5 in local gyms for its students. For further information, City Police, Stadtpolizei: +43 5372 63222 Phone +43 5372 64548, please contact the ÖH. Stadtapotheke zum Tiroler Adler, Unterer Stadtplatz 1, Phone +43 5372 64581 TELEPHONE BANKS LEISURE ACTIVITIES For details regarding contracts and fees, get in touch Most Austrian banks offer special conditions for stu- The students of FH Kufstein have made the city a POST OFFICE with one of these providers: dent bank accounts. Please ask for information at the lively place for young adults with a variety of activi- Besides mail and package services, post offices offer A1 www.a1.net | Drei www.drei.at | Magenta banks in town. As many restaurants and shops ac- ties, cultural events and pubs. telephone, fax, copy and money transfer servic-es. www.magenta.at | Telering www.telering.at | cept payment by bank card, having a bank account in Tips regarding events, concerts, theaters and the pub They also carry a range of stationery and office sup- Yesss www.yesss.at | bob www.bob.at Austria is recommended. Credit cards are also widely scene can be found in the local press (“Bezirksblatt” plies. If you want to get Internet access via the phone accepted. For international students it is important to and “Rundschau”). Worth visiting is the Kufstein Fort- line, please contact the post office as well: TRANSPORTATION & PARKING contact their bank at home regarding the best way to ress with its museum; for further information see: Oberer Stadtplatz 5b, 6330 Kufstein Kufstein is a small town where almost everything is transfer and withdraw money during their time ab- www.festung.kufstein.at or www.kufstein.at. Phone +43 5372 62551, www.post.at. within walking distance. The FH Kufstein Tirol is in the road. ATM machines can be found all over the town. For those interested in glass, the Riedel factory tour center of the town and can be easily reached by bike, Banks in Kufstein: (in Kufstein) and also the Swarovski Crystal World (50 SHOPPING bus, car and on foot. The city bus connects all parts of Bank Austria, Georg-Pirmoser-Straße 2 min. drive) will certainly be of interest; see www.rie- The opening hours of most shops in Kufstein are on Kufstein. A single trip from € 1.30 – with discount for www.bankaustria.at del.com, www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten. weekdays, 9 am - 6 pm and on Saturdays, 9 am - students with a valid student ID card from FH Kufstein Hypo Kufstein, Oberer Stadtplatz 6 The world’s largest and most traditional Haflinger 5 pm. Grocery stores/supermarkets are usually ope- Tirol. For more information please visit the Website of www.hypotirol.com horse stud farm is in (10 min. drive); see www. ned from 8 am - 7 pm on weekdays and until 6 pm the VVT: www.vvt.at Raiffeisenkasse, Georg-Pirmoser-Straße 5 haflinger-tirol.com. Kufstein is the ideal starting on Saturdays. Shops are generally closed on Sundays Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) www.raiffeisen.at point to discover the cities of , and and public holidays. On Sundays and evenings food The “Vorteilskarte” of the ÖBB enables students to Sparkasse, Oberer Stadtplatz 1, www.sparkasse.at Innsbruck; it takes about 1 h to reach each of these can also be bought at petrol stations (prices are hig- purchase train tickets at half price. Students under Volksbank Endach, Waginger Straße 12 world-renowned cities. her). the age of 26 can purchase this card for a nominal fee www.volksbank.tirol More leisure facilities in Kufstein: Book Shops of € 19 at every train station. Please bring along an Leisure Swimming Pool, Fischergries 36 There are three bookstores in Kufstein which stock a ID card or passport and a passport photograph. Train range of academic literature and supply the FH library. schedules and general info: www.oebb.at HEALTH INSURANCE Phone +43 5372 602-612, [email protected] These are Lippott on Unterer Stadtplatz 25 and Ögg Kufstein Railway Station International students attending FH Kufstein Tirol Sports Arena, Untere Feldgasse 4 at the Arkadenplatz 1 as well as Tyrolia in the „Kuf- Südtiroler Platz 3, Phone +43 5372 6921-0 must have medical insurance that covers the costs [email protected] stein Galerien“. Daily papers and magazines can also Public parking facilities in Kufstein of treatment if they fall ill or in case of accident. Stu- Cinema, Funplexxx, Oskar Pirlo Straße 9 be bought at supermarkets. Andreas Hofer-Straße: short-term parking zone with dents from EU countries and Norway require forms Phone +43 5372 62732, [email protected] fees for a maximum of 180 minutes, rate according E-111 and E-128. Students from countries which Minigolf, Frauenfelder Straße 9 SPORTS to notice. Underground parking spaces for students have no agreement with Austria must acquire private Phone +43 5372 68583, [email protected] Kufstein is the ideal place for summer and winter of the FH Kufstein Tirol: Monday - Sunday around the health insurance in their home country or in Austria. sports. There is a great variety of sports facilities clock € 0.50, maximum rate per day (loss of ticket) A good place in Austria to get such an insurance pa- MEDICAL FACILITIES within a 10-kilometer range. There is a sports cen- € 15. If you have any questions, please contact the ckage is the Tyrolian Health Insurance (TGKK-Tiroler In the case of an illness you can either go and see a ter with indoor and outdoor tennis courts, outdoor team at the Infopoint (ground floor of the FH Kufstein Gebietskrankenkasse). The reduced rate for students general practitioner or go to the hospital. The hospital swimming pools, an ice skating rink and a gym at Tirol, building B directly next to the main entrance). is approx. € 60/month. Required documents for this is at the southern end of Kufstein. During the night Fischergries in Kufstein. There are several sport clubs voluntary student health insurance (Freiwillige Selbst- and on weekends please contact the doctor on duty in Kufstein. The “Sportunion” is one club that offers OTHER FACILITIES versicherung für Studenten) are: confirmation of en- (see local newspapers) or call the ambulance for ad- several courses, e.g. baseball, volleyball, basketball Tourist Information, Ferienland Kufstein Unterer rolment and registration form (Meldezettel). To learn vice. Medications can only be bought at pharmacies. and all sorts of gymnastics. For further details please Stadtplatz 8, Phone +43 5372 62207 more about this insurance: Österreichische Ge- Information about the pharmacies’ night and week- visit their homepage: www.sportunion-kufstein. Lost & Found Kufstein, City Police, Salurner Straße 1, sundheitskasse, Kronthalerstr. 4A, 6330 Kufstein, end services can be found in the local newspapers at. Outdoors, the possibilities for running, walking, Phone +43 5372 63222 Phone +43 59 160 37 12, e-mail: [email protected] and on information boards next to each pharmacy. 16 | | 17 >> FH Kufstein Tirol Facilities & Services

>> VIBRANT & YOUNG

CAFÉ.04 & DINER Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Culture three areas: student representatives (made up of all student residence, one of the apartments is designed The cafeteria of FH Kufstein Tirol, located on the Studienbeihilfenbehörde: www.stipendium.at year spokespeople for a degree program), university for students with special needs. For assistance and ground floor, features a fantastic view of the Kufstein Austrian agency of student support. Financial assis- representatives (ÖH FH Kufstein) and the federal re- additional information, please do not hesitate to con- Fortress and serves up to 100 guests. Students and tance can be awarded for stays abroad as well (also presentative body. Students can find contact persons tact the FH-team. employees of FH Kufstein Tirol are offered warm me- for non-European countries). OeAD – Österreichi- for various topics and services offered by the student als and can relax over a cup of coffee. Vending machi- scher Austauschdienst: www.oead.at/en Office body at regional and national levels. The mandatory STUDY FACILITIES nes for cold drinks and coffee are also on the ground for international education and business cooperation ÖH fee € 20.20/semester is used e.g. for accident and On the infoboard in the main hall (Aula), the current lect- floor. Smoking is prohibited in the entire building. An overview of all grants and scholarships can be found liability insurance of the students or the ÖH adminis- ure schedule is shown. To check the lecture sche- via www.grants.at/en and www.fh-kufstein. tration... 87% of the sum remains with the local ÖH dule and see where the lectures are being held, COMPUTER FACILITIES ac.at/grants representation and benefits the students in Kufstein you can also visit our website: www.fh-kufstein. The computer room is on the ground floor. At your through a variety of activities, projects and services. ac.at. Most rooms are equipped with the standard disposal are several PCs, computer with a CD writer INFOPOINT The ÖH FH Kufstein also offers a sports program. communication devices; nevertheless, there is a ren- and scanner, plugs for notebooks, a document station, The Infopoint is a professional and caring team in the More information under: www.oeh-fhkufstein.at tal service available to you with a wide selection of and one fully-equipped cutting desk. To connect your administration office, who will assist you with your International Committee equipment. Please visit our website and follow the notebook to the network of FH Kufstein Tirol, you need questions. The International Relations Office (IRO) is The European Student Network (ESN) actively sup- tabs Study - Services - Equipment Rental Service. an RJ45 network cable (not twisted). You can also use there for all matters concerning your period of study ports incoming and outgoing international students at the student room which is equipped with Wireless LAN at FH Kufstein Tirol. FH Kufstein Tirol. (WiFi) and several network plugins. The document Local students register as buddies to help exchange station in the computer room is designed to be used with LIBRARY students with advice and support. Especially in the the student card, which has a prepaid function that is The library of FH Kufstein Tirol contains books, cur- beginning, the buddies are a valuable support and rechargeable and can be loaded at the terminal in rent journals and newspapers from various fields. An they also organize events and sports activities. the FH. For any additional information, please get in automated borrowing system as well as independent The ESN will introduce themselves during the Orienta- contact with the information desk next to the main research is provided. Please find more information on tion Days. For further information, please get in touch entrance. our website under the tabs Study - Services - Library. with the local coordinator by e-mail: [email protected] FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ÖH FH KUFSTEIN The FH Kufstein Tirol itself does not offer financial The representation of students is regulated by law in STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS support to students, but there are numerous possi- Austria and represents the interests towards the res- The FH Kufstein Tirol can be reached easily and there bilities for obtaining aid. Please have a look at the ponsible ministries. The student union (ÖH) is elected are no steps on the way to the building and in the following institutions: bm:bwk – www.bmbwf.gv.at directly by all students every 2 years. It encompasses main entrance area. An elevator is available. In the 18 | | 19 >> European Credit Transfer necessary to successfully complete a full year of studies. More information: https://ec.europa.eu/edu- • The performance of the student is documented by cation/resources-and-tools/european-credit- a local/national grade. It is good practice to add an transfer-and-accumulation-system-ects_en ECTS grade, in particular in case of credit transfer. The ECTS grading scale ranks the students on a statistical What is the Diploma Supplement (DS)? basis. Therefore, statistical data on student performance The Diploma Supplement is a document attached to a is a prerequisite for applying the ECTS grading system. higher education diploma providing a standardized de- Grades are assigned among students with a pass grade scription of the nature, level, context, content and status as follows: of the studies that were successfully completed by the graduate. The Diploma Supplement provides transpar- EXPLANATION TO TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS ency and facilitates academic and professional recog- Grading Scale Fachhochschule Kufstein >> STUDY nition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates). Grade Definition Performance For more information on the DS please see the SUCCESSFULLY 1 very good 100 - 90 % 2 good 89 - 80 % following website: ec.europa.eu/education/dip- 3 satisfactory 79 - 70 % loma-supplement_en 4 sufficient 69 - 60 % 5 fail 59 - 0 % LANGUAGE COURSES Whereas most of the regular courses held at FH Kufstein A distinction is made between the grades FX and F that Tirol are taught in German, the courses of the Inter- are used for unsuccessful students. FX means: “fail - national Program are all held in English. International some more work required for passing” and F means: students have the possibility to take WHAT DOES ECTS MEAN? “fail - considerable further work required”. The inclusion courses as part of their academic program. of failure rates in the Transcript of Records is optional. ECTS STANDS FOR “EUROPEAN As the FH Kufstein Tirol puts an emphasis on internati- What are the key documents of ECTS? onality, several other languages are taught as well and CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM” • The regular Information Package / Course Catalogue are offered at low cost by the FH Kufstein Tirol Inter- of the host institution is to be published in the local/ national Business School GmbH. Students may choose ECTS is a pilot project of the Erasmus Program (Eu- What are the key features of ECTS? national language and in English (or only in English for English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Russian, and ropean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of • ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits meas- programs taught in English) on the Web and/or in hard others. University Students). One of the main aims of Erasmus ure the workload of a fulltime student during one aca- copy in one or more booklets. The Information Pack- For further information, please contact: is the promotion of academic recognition throughout demic year. The student workload of a full-time study age / Course Catalogue must contain the items of the [email protected] the European Union to allow students to circulate freely program in Europe amounts in most cases to around checklist including information for visiting students from between the member states. 1,500 - 1,800 hours per year and in those cases one abroad. credit stands for around 25 to 30 working hours. • The Learning Agreement contains the list of courses What does ECTS offer to students? • Credits in ECTS can only be obtained after successful to be taken with the ECTS credits which will be awar- Students from the ECTS Program will receive full recog- completion of the work required and appropriate as- ded for each course. This list must be agreed to by the nition for all academic work successfully carried out sessment of the learning outcomes achieved. Learning student and the responsible academic body of the home at the ECTS partner institutions. They will be able to outcomes are sets of competences, expressing what institution. In the case of credit transfer, the Learning transfer these academic credits from one participating the student will know, understand or be able to do after Agreement has to be agreed to by the student and the institution to another. completion of a learning process, long or short. two institutions concerned before the student’s depar- • Student workload in ECTS consists of the time requi- ture and updated immediately when changes occur. How does ECTS work? red to complete all planned learning activities such as • The Transcript of Records documents the perfor- ECTS is a decentralized system based on the principle attending lectures, seminars, independent study, pre- mance of a student by showing the list of courses taken, of mutual trust and confidence between the partici- paration of projects and examinations. the ECTS credits gained, local or national credits, if any, pating higher education institutions. Each ECTS depart- • Credits are allocated to all educational components local grades and possibly ECTS grades awarded. In the ment has agreed to break down the description of the of a study program (such as modules, courses, place- case of credit transfer, the Transcript of Records has to courses it offers into small units in order to facilitate the ments, dissertation work, etc.). They reflect the quanti- be issued by the home institution for outgoing students allocation of credits to incoming students. ty of work each component requires to achieve its spe- before departure and by the host institution for inco- cific objectives or learning outcomes in relation to the ming students at the end of their period of study. „ 20 | | 21 >> Recreation in Tyrol

>> WINTERTIME >> SUMMERTIME FUN IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS . . . BALANCING MIND & BODY . . .

On the agenda: winter in Tyrol. On the one side of stu- The demands placed on the mind by inten- dent life there are classes and internships; on the other, sive study can be easily balanced by parti- recreation and fun. Winter life in the Alps is all about cipating in regular recreational activity. For pristine snow-covered mountainsides, challenging ski students in Kufstein there is an extensi- slopes, exciting boarder parks, endless cross-country ve range of summertime leisure activi- ski trails, and the magic of the cozy mountain huts. ties to choose from: water sports on nearby Nearby ski areas are Westendorf, Itter, , lakes and rivers, running, mountain biking, climbing Kitzbühel and many others. to outdoor concerts, readings and festivals. 22 | Kufstein is conveniently situated | 23 at one of Europe’s most important North-South axes and can therefore easily be reached by car Done or train (www.oebb.at). ❑ CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS COMING TO FH KUFSTEIN TIROL ❑

Before arrival ❑ I have information about study opportunities at FH Kufstein and discussed the course selection with my local advisor ❑ By car: Take the motorway () exit I have completed the Application Form and the Learning ❑ Agreement and have had both signed by my local advisor “Kufstein Süd” or “Kufstein Nord” and follow st May (winter semester)/ the signs “Zentrum” (city center). Then I have sent the Application Form and the Learning Agreement ❑ follow the signs “Fachhochschule Kufstein”. to FH Kufstein by 31 th 30 November (summer semester) Public parking can be found in the vicinity. st May (winter semester) By train: My passport is valid and, if necessary, I have applied for a visa ❑ Most trains stop in Kufstein. The FH is only a 10-minute walk from the station. My insurance covers medical treatment in Austria ❑ th November (summer semester)/31 By plane: I have applied for a room in the student residence (if desired) ❑ The closest airports are Munich in Deadlines are: 30 (approx. 120 km), as well as Innsbruck (approx. 80 km) and Salzburg To bring along (approx. 100 km) in Austria. Valid passport and visa (if required) ❑

Proof of valid health insurance (E-111, E-128) ❑

Letter of Acceptance from FH Kufstein

First days in Kufstein

I have introduced myself to the International Relations Office participated in the orientation program ❑ and

I have paid my first month’s rent ❑ INNOVATIVE I have opened a bank account „ ❑ I have completed of the and city submitted of Kufstein my within registration three days form of to my the arrival DYNAMIC >> “Meldeamt (Don’t forget your passport!) „ of my departure ❑ Before departure

I have informed the “Meldeamt For any information concerning your stay at the FH Kufstein Tirol please do not hesitate to I have returned my keys and paid any open bills (telephone, etc.) contact the International Relations Office Team. Download your transcript of records in the fh.checkin student portal and send it to your home university! (Please note your e-mail account and login data of the FH Kufstein Tirol will be deleted within a few months after the end of your stay)

Mag. Noureddine Rafili Hannelore Wimmer, BSc Verena Maria Lengauer Mag. Manuela Wirtenberger

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