International Student Guide Welcome to CUAS! fh-kaernten.at/en 1 WELCOME TO CUAS! TABLE OF CONTENTS Dear students, WHAT STUDENTS LIKE ABOUT CUAS ...................................... 4 Students and alumni talk about their experiences at CUAS. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Carinthia of a suitable learning environment. CUAS is also proud of University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). As our degree its multicultural teaching and student body, which helps CUAS LOCATIONS..................................................................... 4 programs at CUAS are characterized by intensive co- you to create international networks that can be useful operation with the worlds of industry, business and in both your professional and personal life. Be inspired BEFORE ARRIVAL...................................................................... 6 science, students at our university can be sure to re- by the real-world relevance of our teaching style that is Find all the basic information that you need before heading off to ceive excellent innovative education. We are proud of close to the working world and by the unique learning en- Austria (about visas, housing, financial aid, your future studies and our strong relationship with regional industries. This vironment at CUAS! We hope you will take your time to possibilities to work in Austria). allows our students to stay closely connected to the explore and enjoy Carinthia, located at the heart of the needs of the market and to benefit from a highly prac- Alps-Adriatic region, with its wonderful nature, delicious LIFE IN CARINTHIA AND AUSTRIA............................................ 20 tice-oriented education. The quality of our education traditional cuisine and numerous cultural events. Get more insights into the culture and heritage of this wonderful region. is enhanced through innovative teaching and learning Here you'll find information about living expenses, events and activities. methods. Blended learning, for example, offers stu- Yours sincerely, dents and professors greater flexibility in the creation HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMING TO AUSTRIA............................. 34 Vice-Rector Find out more about how to get settled in Austria. FH-Prof. Dr. Michael Auer Get additional information on the institutional services provided at CUAS. 2 3 WHAT STUDENTS LIKE ABOUT CUAS Tubinisso Iakubaeva, BA Jeff Betzen, BA Gabriele Weiß, BA Caterine Degen, MA Tadeo Mota, MA Sarah Lehnert, BA Kyrgyzstan (student) Luxemburg (student) Austria (student) USA (alumna) Venezuela (alumnus) Austria (student) “CUAS offers a unique “The activities of the FH “The decisive factor for “The lecturers are all tru- “You are surrounded by “The international atmo- combination of a multicul- Kärnten Sport Program are me choosing CUAS was ly passionate about their international students, sphere is a great asset for tural and at the same time really worth participating the fact that the education fields. They speak to stu- which enables you to study our learning environment familiar environment. The and always fun. FH Kärn- here is very practice-ori- dents from a real world and work in an intercultu- and broadens your inter- lectures are held by outs- ten Sport offers not only ented. The great facilities, perspective, often dra- ral environment. They are national mindset as a stu- tanding professors and many sports activities to such as the library and the wing on personal experien- really friendly and active; dent at CUAS. I also really the interactive and inter- students, but also the pos- computer rooms, enable ces. The frequent inclusion every week they organize appreciate the great varie- national approach helped sibility to meet new people efficient learning.” of guest lecturers further activities, so you will al- ty of language courses that me to develop exceptional and find new friends.” adds to the quality of the ways have something to do are offered.” working skills.” programs at CUAS.” here in Carinthia.” CUAS LOCATIONS CAMPUS SPITTAL CAMPUS FELDKIRCHEN CAMPUS VILLACH CAMPUS KLAGENFURT CAMPUS KLAGENFURT School of Civil Engineering School of Health Sciences School of Management School of Engineering & IT + Health Science School of Health Science & Architecture & Social Work School of Engineering & IT Primoschgasse 8 - 10, 9020 Klagenfurt & Social Work Villacher Str. 1, 9800 Spittal Hauptplatz 12. 9560 Feldkirchen Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach/ am Wörthersee, Austria St. Veiterstraße 47, 9020 Klagenfurt an der Drau, Austria in Kärnten, Austria St. Magdalen, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) 5/90500 - 3102 am Wörthersee, Austria Tel.: +43 (0) 5/90500 - 1102 Tel.: +43 (0) 5/90500 - 4120 Tel.: +43 (0) 5/90500 - 2005 Email: [email protected] Tel.: +43 (0) 5/90500 - 3501 Email: [email protected] Campus Spittal Campus Feldkirchen Email: [email protected] Campus Villach Email: [email protected] Campus Klagenfurt Campus Klagenfurt Email: [email protected] Primoschgasse St. Veiterstraße 4 5 TRAVELLING TO CARINTHIA BY PLANE BY TRAIN BY CAR BY BUS Carinthia is easily reacha- Austria´s national Villach is situated at the Bus connections between ble by air. The Alpen-Adria rail network is very well de- traffic junction of the A2 towns are usually not as Airport Klagenfurt is situa- veloped. All our university motorway (Vienna–Italy) good as train connections. ted approximately 4 kilo- campuses are reachable and the Tauern axis (A10 Bus stations are usually lo- meters from the city center by train, for example, from between Germany/Salz- cated near the main train of Klagenfurt. From the Vienna, Munich, or Venice. burg and Villach and A11 stations. In order to reach train station “Klagenfurt More details can be found between Villach and Slo- the CUAS campus in Vil- Annabichl”, which is 700m on www.oebb.at/en/. Ti- venia). Spittal lies on the lach, it is recommended away from the airport, ckets are available online A10 motorway between to take bus number 3 from you can take the train to or at the train stations. Ti- Salzburg and Villach, Kla- the main train station in ARRIVAL BEFORE Villach, Spittal/Drau or the cket machines also provide genfurt on the A2 motor- Villach to the bus stop “St. main train station in Kla- instructions in English. way between Graz and Vil- Magdalen Technologie- genfurt. The international lach. For Feldkirchen, take park”. All the other univer- airport of Ljubljana (Slo- Route 94 from Villach or sity campuses are in wal- venia) is also just an hour’s Route 95 from Klagenfurt. king distance to the local drive from both Klagenfurt main train station. and Villach. CZECH REPUBLIC GERMANY SLOVAKIA ÖSTERREICH AUSTRIA HUNGARY SWITZERLAND ITALY SLOVENIA SPITTAL AN DER DRAU BEFORE ARRIVAL VILLACH KLAGENFURT 6 FELDKIRCHEN 7 VISA INFORMATION AND RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION BEFORE ENTRY (FOR NON-EU STUDENTS) You are required to apply for the residence permit in per- The following documents are necessary to apply for a e.g. by means of a bank or savings account that can be ac- The original documents have to be submitted, photo- son at the responsible Austrian representative authority “Residence Permit – Student” (“Aufenthaltsbewilligung - cessed from Austria, or a declaration of liability of a person copied documents have to be provided upon request. (embassy, consulate-general) abroad before travelling Student”): living in Austria, or proof of purchase of travellers’ cheques All documents have to be legalised and documents in to Austria. The application will be forwarded to Austria • Completed and signed application form for a residence in the necessary amount, or a confirmation of the award of languages other than German have to be submitted to- by the representative authority and processed by the permit for students „Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Student“ a scholarship/grant. gether with legalised German translations responsible Austrian authority. Since you have to await • Two passport-sized photographs according to the ICAO the decision about your application in your country, If the accommodation costs exceed EUR 299,95/month criteria (colour photographs, size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) you should apply for the residence permit at least three [status 2020], you are expected to provide evidence of BEFORE ARRIVAL BEFORE months before the date of the entrance examination. • Valid passport additional funds. • Birth certificate ARRIVAL BEFORE If the residence authority in Austria decides to grant the • (Conditional) Notification of admission from Carinthia • Proof of accommodation: e.g. rental contract, private residence permit, it is necessary to apply for a Visa D at University of Applied Sciences (Learning Agreement) accomodation agreement the representative authority to be able to enter Austria. • Proof of sufficient financial means to finance your stay • Proof of health insurance that must be valid from the The representative authority will issue the Visa D for a va- [status 2020]: moment of entering Austria to the beginning of the lidity period of four months. o Students under 24 years of age: 533.85 Euro/month studies in Austria or the beginning of student self-in- o Students as of the age of 24: 966.65 Euro/month surance. If you not have student self-insurance, it is (for a maximum period of 12 months in advance) mandatory to have private health insurance cover- ing all risks. The application for student self-insurance with the Austrian national health insurance provider (Gebietskrankenkasse) or the private health insurance policy has to be shown to the Austrian residence autho- rity upon request.