UAS Technikum Wien Step by Step
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UAS Technikum Wien Step by Step 1 Table of Contents Courses and thesis ......................................................................................................................... 3 Courses....................................................................................................................................... 3 Special requirements................................................................................................................... 4 Thesis............................................................................................................................................. 5 Visa................................................................................................................................................. 6 Accommodation .............................................................................................................................. 6 General information..................................................................................................................... 6 Student hostels/dormitories ......................................................................................................... 6 Flat/apartment sharing ................................................................................................................ 7 Renting a flat/apartment .............................................................................................................. 7 Cost of living................................................................................................................................ 9 Arrival in Vienna............................................................................................................................ 10 Arrival by airplane ..................................................................................................................... 10 To Vienna city centre by train ................................................................................................ 10 To Vienna city centre by bus.................................................................................................. 10 Arrival by train ........................................................................................................................... 10 First steps at the Fachhochschule................................................................................................. 11 The CIS (Campus Information System)..................................................................................... 11 Course registration.................................................................................................................... 12 Class schedule.......................................................................................................................... 12 IT-Service Centre ...................................................................................................................... 12 Library....................................................................................................................................... 12 German courses at the FH ........................................................................................................ 12 German intensive course....................................................................................................... 12 German courses.................................................................................................................... 12 Living in Vienna ............................................................................................................................ 13 Residence registration............................................................................................................... 13 Important information for EEA nationals and Swiss students..................................................... 15 Health insurance ....................................................................................................................... 17 Public transport ......................................................................................................................... 17 Trains........................................................................................................................................ 18 Banks/post offices ..................................................................................................................... 18 Important hospitals and outpatient clinics .................................................................................. 18 Important telephone numbers.................................................................................................... 19 2 Courses and thesis Courses You find information about classes via our Campus Information Website: https://cis.technikum- wien.at (username: dpt and password: dpt) “Lehrveranstaltungen” (courses) via the dropdown list “Studiengang” (study program) you choose the relevant program for the summer term choose semesters 2,4,6 and for the winter term choose semester 1,3,5 click on the course(s) of your choice below the study program and the semester, e.g.: course description study program courses semester 3 right hand window “Lehrveranstaltungsinformationen” in English course description, the language of instruction, ECTS credits, e.g.: Three master’s degree programs are offered that are completely taught in English: Biomedical Engineering Sciences, Intelligent Transport Systems, Telecommunications and Internet Technologies. Special requirements As an Incoming student you can choose classes from all our programs, BUT you have to choose a minimum of four (4) classes in one program and minimum of two (2) classes in other programs. 4 Thesis You can write your thesis in: German or English In order to write your thesis at our institute, the following information is required before your official application: topic abstract required ECTS points formal criteria Having received this information we can then find a suitable supervisor for you and inform you if the proposed thesis can be written at our university of applied sciences. 5 Visa Please contact the Austrian Embassy in the country you live in for entrance regulations prior to your departure . You will have to apply for an entry visa to Austria at the nearest Austrian consulate before you travel to Austria. The issue of a student visa may be a lengthy process, so students should plan ahead as much as possible. Please note that you are self-responsible for your visa! EEA nationals and Swiss students do not need to apply for visa, but need to register separately. For more detailed information, please refer to the chapter: “Important information for EEA nationals and Swiss students”, page 16. Accommodation General information Besides the admission procedure and the formalities of visa application it is also necessary to find suitable accommodation. There are various options for you depending on your individual needs and life style: Student hostels/dormitories Non-Austrian students can choose among the whole range of student hostels in Vienna. Some of these care for the non-Austrian students’ needs more than others: e.g. the student hostel of the Afro-Asian Institute offers accommodation in 64 single and 4 double rooms throughout the year and offers prayer rooms for various denominations (www.aai-wien.at ). The Austrian Exchange Service (ÖAD) also helps non-Austrian students find suitable and affordable accommodation with its housing service. The main goal from the OeAD Housing Office (a non-profit organisation) is to accommodate international students in Austria in an ideal way. As an indispensable partner for the universities and universities of applied sciences in the field of international students’ mobility, the OeAD – Housing Office provides fully furnished rooms during the academic year as well as during the summer months (July – September). Further information and application details are available on the website: www.housing.oead.at www.housing.oead.at www.akademikerhilfe.at www.oejab.at www.wihast.at 6 You can also choose among the other student hostels in Vienna. The costs are between € 180 and € 250 for a single room and € 150 to € 200 for a double room. Lists of all the hostels with detailed descriptions of furniture, rent and application formalities are available at www.studentenfoerderung.at , www.studieren.at and www.cycamp.at Flat/apartment sharing A very common alternative to living in a student hostel is sharing a flat/apartment with other students. These are websites where you can search for a suitable place: www.wohnenboerse.at and www.jobwohnen.at Renting a flat/apartment Before signing a rent contract it is advisable to gather information about your rights and duties and to have the rental contract checked by an expert. Looking for a flat can be time-consuming and should be well planned. If you commission an estate agency with the search you have to pay commission (usually several monthly rents) for this service. Take into account that deposits might have to be paid as well as payments for previous investments. The Housing Office of the Austrian Exchange Service provides flats and rooms in halls of residence for students receiving ÖAD grants, Erasmus students, visiting professors and guests. Should you wish to have a room at a student-residence procured, you have to remit € 400, - (reservation deposit) by the ÖAD - Österreichischer Austauschdienst Wirtschaftsreferat Alserstraße 4/1/1/3