First Steps - ÖH Uni Graz
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First Steps - ÖH Uni Graz
s p e t S t s r Fi f Graz sity o at the Univer n English Versio 2016/2017 Financial Aid Dates and Dead lines UGO-Online/Regi stration for courses Studies Inductio n and Orientation Stag e (STEOP) ... Skripten das größte Angebot an der Uni Lehrbuchhandlung Hörerscheine für viele Titel Papier- und Bürowaren zu ganzjährig günstigen Preisen Bindeservice Diplomarbeitenbindung, Thermobindung, Spiralbindung etc. SB-Kopier-/Druckservice Bargeldlos für deine schnellen Druck- und Kopierjobs Anzeigendruck Visitenkarten, Sponsions- / Promotionsanzeigen, etc. Digitaldruck Wir erstellen deine Dokumente inkl. der gewünschten Endfertigung Uni-Store-Artikel Textilien und Geschenkartikel im Uni-Graz Design Öffnungszeiten: Mo - Do von 830 - 1700 Uhr Fr von 830 - 1600 Uhr 8010 Graz Schubertstraße 6a www.oeh-servicecenter.at 3 www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] Contents Important Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dates and Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Freshmen Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Counseling for high school graduates and freshmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Financial Aid for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Registering at University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ÖH-Membership Fee and Tuition Fees . . . . 11 Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 UNIGRAZCARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Canteen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 UGOnline/Registration for Courses . . . . . .14 International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Course Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Leaflet Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Studies Induction and Orientation Stage („StEOP“) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Computer and Online Service . . . . . . . . . .21 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Campus map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 University Sports Center Graz (USI) . . . . . 22 Introduction by the Department for Educational Policy Dear prospective student, The beginning of your studies marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. You are probably moving away from home, coming to a new city, meeting new people and unfortunately finding yourself confronted with the bureaucratic jungle of university. The National Union of Students at the University of Graz (ÖH Uni Graz) has prepared this leaflet in order to simplify the first steps of your studies. In the leaflet you will find information about getting started with your studies, about financial aid, tuition fees and much more. Should you need more detailed information about specific topics you can refer to the collection of additional links or the detailed list of people and institutions you can direct your questions to. We hope this information will help you in the initial phase of your student life and wish you lots of fun and success in your studies! Your team at the Department for Educational Policy and policy at ÖH Uni Graz, June 2016: Alvin Bijedic, Hartmut Derler, Astrid Groß, Simon Jungwirth, Richard Kamnik, Christian Mayer, Alexandra Melmer, Viktoria Monschein, Ulrike Reiter, Christina Schober, Manuel Slupetzky, Karl Szibrowski, Elena Wiegle, Phillip Wurm, Isabella Zeilinger 4 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Important Terms Curriculum: The curriculum determines the structure and contents of each individual degree course. You can consult it to find out about the quantity and kinds of exams which you will have to complete in the course of your studies. ECTS (European Credit Transfer System): The international system used for assessing the workload and timeframe of lectures. One ECTS credit corresponds to 25 real time work hours (includes lecture time and individual study time). The workload for any degree course is comprised of 60 ECTS credits per academic year Consecutive Master’s Degree: The word consecutive is derived from the Latin word consecutio, which means „succession“. Bachelor and master programs are connected by discipline and are building on each other regarding their content. LV (abbreviation of the German word “Lehrveranstaltung“ = “course”): What is called subject in school is called course at university. LV is a cover term for lectures, seminars and all other types of courses you will attend during your studies. Matriculation Number: Your personal identification number at university which you can use for registering anywhere, even if you change to another university. You only get one matriculation number in your life. ÖH (abbreviation of German “Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft“ = The National Union of Students): Your representatives on all levels (program, faculty, university and federal representation), who advocate for your rights. OL: Orienting lecture, see page 18. StEOP (abbreviation of German “Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase“ = Studies Induction and Orientation Stage): orientating initial stage of all degree courses according to the Austrian university act. StV: (abbreviation of German “Studienvertretung“): Students of all programs elect representatives for their degree course every two years, who advocate for student’s interests and can answer questions regarding your degree program. Tutorial: Course or event accompanying a regular lecture. UGO: UniGrazOnline. The online system of the university through which you can register for lectures, among other things. online.uni-graz.at, see page 14. 5 www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] Dates and Deadlines Here you will find an overview of all important deadlines and dates in the academic year. Winter semester 2016/17 Data entry for enrollment prospectively from June 2016 General registration period July 11 – September 5, 2016 Payment deadline for ÖH membership fee/ tuition fees September 5, 2016 Extended reg. deadline („Nachfrist“) September 6 – November 30, 2016 Application deadline for financial aid September 20 – Dezember 15, 2016 Application deadline for family subsidy Always possible Application deadline for ÖH support for socially disadvantaged students Until 10 business days before the end of semester Start of winter semester October 1, 2016 Start of courses (most programs) October 3, 2016 End of courses February 4, 2017 Christmas break December 19, 2016 – January 7, 2017 Semester break February 6 – March 4, 2017 Summer semester 2017 Data entry for enrollment tba General registration period January 9 - February 5, 2017 Payment deadline for ÖH membership fee/ tuition fees February 5, 2017 Extended reg. deadline („Nachfrist“) February 6 - April 30, 2017 Application deadline for financial aid February 20 - May 15, 2017 Application deadline for family subsidy Always possible Application deadline for ÖH support for socially disadvantaged students Until 10 business days before the end of semester Start of summer semester March 6, 2017 Start of courses (most programs) March 6, 2017 End of courses July 1, 2017 Easter break April 10 - April 22, 2017 Summer break July 3 - September 30, 2017 6 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Counseling for high school graduates and freshmen Are you wondering what your options are after graduating high school? Studying, but what? Or do you already know what you want to study but don’t know what your chosen degree program entails exactly? The ÖH Uni Graz High school graduate counseling (MatBe) helps in both cases! The MatBe is a project in cooperation with the other Student’s Unions of Styria and is carried out in collaboration with the ÖH federal representation. We organize many events with a broad spectrum of counseling services for you, where you can get tips and information about your desired prospective degree program or your current degree program. All of our counseling sessions are free of charge! You would like to study, but what? In the week before the Styrian semester break, the ÖH holds a student’s counseling fair at the University of Graz. At the fair, you have access to all available possibilities of getting comprehensive personal counseling. You have the choice: students will inform you about any degree programs available at all Styrian universities and answer your questions about beginning your studies. In addition to leaflets, which offer an overview of the individual degree program structure, the counseling teams will provide complementary information about your individual concerns. Along with representatives of the universities of Graz, representatives of Campus02 and the FH Joanneum (universities of applied sciences) will be present at the fair. Additionally, you can attend a presentation on general information about study options in Styria. This presentation will not only give you an overview of the many available degrees but also of employment opportunities as well as social aspects of studying. In addition to counselors from the student’s union, external (further) education institutions will send representatives who will be happy to give you guidance: the info booth of the AMS (Austrian job center) will offer a career interest test and provide information about current employment opportunities. The board of financial aid will give information about available financial support options. Many colleges will also be represented and give information about their education options Interested in a “Uni Tryout“ („Studieren Probieren“)? Accompanied by a student, pupils have the opportunity of visiting a real lecture at a university, university of applied sciences or university of teacher education of their choice and ask questions about student life directly afterwards. This way, you will get a realistic insight into www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 7 student life and have a first overview of the respective campus. You will get more details about degree program contents in the lectures and the personal talk with your chaperone. The „Uni Tryout“ program (“Studieren Probieren“) is organized through an online registration for your desired date. All information about the services and contact details are available on the website: www.studierenprobieren.at Looking for a platform for your successful study program research? It’s not always easy to keep track of the broad spectrum of study opportunities. Make it easier for yourself and check out the study platform: find your dream degree program on the website www.studienplattform.at and see a list of all contents of the degree programs and possible admission procedures. Any contact details and relevant links to counseling facilities of the Austrian student’s union are available in the contact section („Kontakt“) of the website www.studienplattform.at. You are already studying and need tips and infos about beginning your studies? Summertime is counseling time: visit your freshman-counseling! At the annual freshman counseling sessions, you can find out about details of every degree program at Uni Graz. The board of representatives of ÖH Uni Graz provide information to make studying easier for you: Course structure guides and all important facts concerning the beginning of your studies as well as leaflets about various topics of student life. Our team informs you about disciplin specific, content-related aspects and can also tell you about everyday hurdles of self-management of uni life. We are happy to counsel you! Your MatBe contact for Styria: E-Mail: [email protected] Web: matbe.oehunigraz.at Your MatBe contact for all of Austria: Web: www.maturantInnenberatung.at 8 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Du findest hier grundlegende Informationen zu allen Studienrichtungen an allen Hochschulen in Österreich: Name und Ort des Studiums, Studieninhalt, Gebühren sowie Kontakt zu Beratungseinrichtungen. studienplattform.at www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 9 Registering at University Choosing your degree program A complete list of all degree programs offered at the University of Graz is available on the university’s website: bit.ly/studienang. For an overview of all degree programs available at all Austrian universities go to www.studienplattform.at. If you are not sure what you want to study yet, you can consult the ÖH or the board of representatives for individual degree programs for personal counseling! Admission requirements In order to register as a regular student at Uni Graz, you are required to have graduated high school, passed you’re a-levels or a university entrance exam or provide proof of any relevant equivalent. However, for some degree programs, there are additional admission requirements (see also: bit.ly/zugabe_unigraz): Admission examinations: the degree programs Business administration, Biology, Molecular biology, Pharmaceutics, Psychology and Economics as well as all teacher education programs are access restricted (requiring an admission exam in spring/summer)! Complementary examinations Latin/Greek/Biology: some degree programs only accept students who have taken courses in e.g. Latin, Greek or Biology and Environmental sciences to a sufficient extend or have taken A-levels in them. In case you don’t have proof of this, you are required to pass a complementary examination before you begin your studies. Qualifying examination for Sports science: students who would like to enroll for a bachelor’s degree course at the institute for sports science must pass a qualifying examination for assessment of physical and motoric eligibility before enrolling. Language tests: bachelor’s degree programs at the institute for Romance studies, Slavic studies and theoretical and applied Translation studies require language tests for proof of sufficient language skills. Students applying for a degree in English and American studies are required to take a Placement Test. It differs from the other language tests insofar as it is an examination specific to the degree program and must be passed at the beginning of your studies according to the model curriculum. Enrollment at Uni Graz When you first register for a degree program at Uni Graz, you have to complete an online data registration on the university’s website prior to enrolment. In the course of the registration, you will be assigned a date for your in-person registration at the Academic Affairs Office. 10 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Registration is possible during the general registration period: Winter semester 2016/17: July 11 - September 5, 2016 Summer semester 2017: January 9 - February 5, 2017 Registration during the extended deadline period (“Nachfrist”) (until November 30, 2016 for the winter semester/ April 30, 2017 for the summer semester) is only possible in regulated exceptional cases. Registering for a consecutive master’s degree program (except for the master’s degree in Psychology which requires an admission examination taking place only in fall) are also possible outside of the official registration periods. The following original documents are required for registration: Certificate of eligibility for university entrance (A-levels, high school diploma, international baccalaureate or equivalent) Passport or certificate of citizenship in combination with an official photo ID Public health insurance card/ social security number (e-card) Latin examination certificate (if required: complementary examination certificates) For transfer students: proof of matriculation number (student ID card), proof of de-registration from former university or proof of continuation of studies at the other university (if available!) Seite 37 www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 11 ÖH-Membership Fee and Tuition Fees All students are required to pay a membership fee for the ÖH. Additionally, some students have to pay tuition fees. The ÖH membership fee and potential tuition fees must be paid by the end of the general registration period (consult dates and deadlines section of the leaflet for specific dates), otherwise you will be de-registered! There is an extended deadline period (“Nachfrist”), however, fees payed in the extended deadline period are increased by 10% (applies to tuition fees only). ÖH Membership Fee The ÖH Membership Fee is currently € 19,20 per semester. The fee is constantly adjusted to inflation, therefore it may increase. All students must pay the fee in order to be registered at university. You will automatically be registered for a new semester as soon as you have paid the ÖH Membership Fee. If you fall into the category of students who have to pay tuition fees, you have to pay both the membership fee and the tuition fees to be registered for a new semester. Why do I have to pay? By paying the fee, you are automatically a member of the ÖH, the Austrian Student’s Union. The ÖH is your representation at the university and in other political matters and your go-to contact for questions and issues concerning your studies. The ÖH is made up of the boards of representatives of all the degree programs, the faculty representatives, the university representatives and the federal representatives in Vienna. Committed students advocate for your interests on all levels. This way, you get access to services like counseling for study matters and financial aid as well as support in legal matters concerning studying and help in case of issues with academic staff. Student representatives are also involved in the various committees of the university, where they assure that the student’s point of view is being heard. By paying the ÖH membership fee, you are also entitled to vote in the ÖH elections, which are held every two years (the next elections are in spring 2017). How can I pay? You will receive a payment slip from the university upon first registration. After the first semester, the university doesn’t send out payment slips. The university‘s account data and the amount payable for the semester can be found on UniGrazOnline (see “UGO” section of the leaflet) in the “Tuition Fees” section (“Studienbeitragsstatus“). Important note: don’t forget to include your customer number which guarantees that your payment can unmistakably be attributed to you! 12 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Tuition Fees Since January 2013, Austria has reintroduced nationwide regulations for tuition fees, which are designed differently for different groups of students. This section gives a short overview of the regulations; further information can be found at studiengebuehren.oehunigraz.at. AUT & EEA & CH: Austrian citizens as well as students from the European Economic Area (including Switzerland) are only required to pay tuition fees if they exceed the minimum semester count of their respective degree program plus two additional tolerance semesters. For a Bachelor’s degree program with a minimum time of 6 semesters, this means that tuition fees will be charged from the 9th semester onwards. For a Master’s degree program with 4 semesters of minimum time, tuition fees are charged from the 7th semester on. Tuition fees due after these tolerance periods are currently at € 363.36 per semester (when payed within the extended deadline period, the amount is increased by 10%). Additionally, there are a number of exceptions: receiving financial aid, employment, pregnancy, illness, childcare, disability, military- or compulsory community service, semester abroad and administrative leave will affect the amount of your tuition fees. For further information go to: bit.ly/stugebfrei. Non-EEA: The situation for non-EEA students is a little more complicated. Generally, tuition fees for nonEEA students are double the amount mentioned above, which is € 726.72 per semester (when paid within the extended deadline period, the amount is also increased by 10%). Students from countries listed in attachment 3 (bit.ly/stuge_stubeiv) of the Austrian tuition fees act (StuBeiV) do not have to pay any tuition fees. Some groups of students are subject to the same regulations applicable to Austrian students (see: bit.ly/studal). Students from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Belarus also have the possibility of getting tuition fees refunded if they have earned a minimum of 8 semester hours or 12 ECTS credits within the respective semester. For further details go to: bit.ly/stuge_suedost. External students, who only complete one of the university’s training courses or preparation courses (e.g. to learn German) are exempt from paying tuition fees and are only charged for the individual course and the ÖH membership fee. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 13 UNIGRAZCARD The UNIGRAZCARD is the official student identification card of the University of Graz. The ID card has multiple functions: Identification for students, important for exams to control the student’s identity. Library membership card needed for borrowing books and keys for the lockers. Information on using the UNIGRAZCARD as a library membership card can be found on: bit.ly/unibib Canteen discounts provided by the ÖH, for info, see: bit.ly/mensastempel The UNIGRAZCARD must be renewed regularly. You can renew the card at the service points on campus. Service Point Locations: Main building (Universitätsplatz 3) – foyer of the library ReSowi center – building section GE ÖH Uni Graz (Schubertstraße 6a) – first floor in front of the secretary’s office WALL center (Merangasse 70) – Entrance area If you have questions about or problems with your UNIGRAZCARD, please consult the Academic Affairs Office (main building, 1st floor), e-mail: [email protected] If you lose your UNIGRAZCARD, please report to the Uni-IT-Helpdesk (see page 21) to get your lost card cancelled. All info can be found on: bit.ly/unigrazcard 14 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 UGOnline/Registration for Courses UNIGRAZonline (UGO) is a comprehensive information management system of the University of Graz. Every student gets the access data to their personal account in the system upon registering at the university. The UGO homepage address is: online.uni-graz.at. The system will be your companion throughout your time at university since you will be taking care of virtually all organizational matters online after you’ve first registered at the university. First Login Upon first registration at Uni Graz, you will receive a PIN code at the Academic Affairs Office. You will have to enter the code when you first sign up for the system online. Should you lose your PIN code or forget your password, you can get a new PIN, either at the Academic Affairs Office or the UNI-IT helpdesk. Here’s how to use the PIN code: on the website online.uni-graz.at, click on the key symbol on the top right side of the screen. In the lower half of the next screen, click on “enter your PIN code here“. Enter your PIN, matriculation number and date of birth and press “save“. After that, you can choose your personal password. With your username, which is composed of the first two digits of your matriculation number followed by a combination of your first – and last name, and your chosen password, you can then log on to your account directly on the homepage. After logging in successfully, your “business card/workplace“ will appear on the screen. From here, you can access various functions of UNIGRAZonline, the most important of which are: Course and exam registration Managing and checking course and exam dates Editing your personal data and settings (e.g. the e-mail forwarding service settings) Information like place, time, content and name of the instructor for all of your courses and an integrated search function which searches courses according to more criteria like your curriculum, the name of the instructor, institute or rooms Calendar function (automatically enters all of the course and exam dates you are registered for) Accreditation/recognition of exams end courses directly in the system Access to printable versions of certificates/reports, registration documents and the form sheet for your public transport card (Holding Graz public transport services) Integrated Webmail account with your personal address: [email protected] www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 15 Registering for Courses and Exams Registration for courses and exams is also done through your UGO business card/workplace. Click on the “course registration” button in the “studies” window. You can now look for your course through the search function (you can also search by institute, instructor or curriculum). Once you found the right course, click on it. You can now see information on the chosen course like contents and course times. On the top right side of the page, you will find the “course registration” button. It will take you directly to the confirmation page for registration or de-registration respectively. You will also see the deadline periods for registration or deregistration. For a list of all courses you will need for your degree program, you can use the “search” function and search for your respective degree program. This will show you a list of compulsory courses you can register for by clicking on their titles, which will take you to the info and registration page. The registration period, as well as registration procedures for the winter semester 2016/17 and the summer semester 2017 are different for every institute and study discipline. They are shown when you log on to UNIGRAZonline. You generally have to register for all courses you want to visit which have so-called continuous assessment (Course+practical course, courses, proseminars, seminars, etc.). Registration for regular courses (VO) is not compulsory but recommended because it will guarantee that you receive relevant information about the course such as room location, teacher evaluation, access to provided studying material or session cancellations. The online systems of the University of Technology and the University of Music and Performing Arts are structured in the same way as UGO and are used for the same purposes, which is especially convenient for students who are studying in multiple degree programs or are studying for a teacher’s diploma at more than one university in Graz. Further information and help Further functions of the UNIGRAZonline system are mostly self-explanatory. Additionally, there is a “help” button on the top right side of the screen where you can find help concerning the section of the page which you are currently on. There is also a general info page for UNIGRAZonline: unigrazonline.uni-graz.at Helpdesk Should you have any problems which you can’t solve on your own, you can contact the UNIGRAZonline helpdesk: tel.: 0316/ 380-2240 or e-mail: [email protected] Online Learning Platforms Instructors will often provide additional information for students such as PowerPoint presentations or studying material. In order to save on printing and copying costs, these materials will usually be uploaded to an online learning platform, which students of the respective 16 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 course have access to (this means you must be registered for the course on UGO). The sole remaining plattform in use is moodle (moodle.uni-graz.at). Using moodle is more or less self-explanatory. Instructors will also give specific information on how to use the platforms, especially in the first few semesters. If they don’t, do not hesitate to ask them for a thorough explanation! How To: Time Schedule One of the most important and most challenging tasks for students at the beginning of each semester is the planning of their individual time schedules. To get an overview of what your schedule should look like, you can check the sample curricula provided on your institute’s website or on UGO. Of course you will not be forced to stick to the sample curricula’s suggestions but they serve as a good template. It is always helpful to take a look at the general curriculum for your degree program because you have to consider the hierarchy of requirements for some courses. Once you have decided which courses you want to complete in the semester, just search for them on UGO and register. Overlappings At this point, you will notice that courses you have chosen may overlap and you have to set priorities. If your courses happen to overlap, you have to decide which course is more important for you, if you can do it the following semester or if it is a prerequisite for another course you wanted to take in the next semester. Sometimes you will have a choice of different groups for one course and can thereby avoid overlapping. In severe cases, for example if you absolutely have to take two overlapping courses in order to continue your studies, you should contact the instructors or the board of representatives of your degree program. If you need some filler courses, you can still always cover your free electives. What’s important is that you check course times on UGO in time so that you know when to be where and you don’t start dragging behind at the beginning of the semester already. Waiting List It is the case in many degree programs that students are put on a waiting list when registering for courses with continuous assessment. Confirmed places on the courses are then assigned shortly before the beginning of the semester and the criteria for placement is different for different institutes. If you are unsure which courses you will get a place in, simply sign up for more than one – you can always deregister and your place will be assigned to another student from the waiting list. If you end up on the waiting list after the confirmed places have been assigned, it is still recommended that you visit the first session of the course. If students who received a confirmed place don’t show up for the first session, someone from the waiting list will get their spot instead. In some cases, instructors will also take on more students than the number of available confirmed places shown on UGO! www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 17 18 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Course Categories You will soon notice that not all courses are conducted in the same way. In general, there are two groups of course categories: the ones with and the ones without continuous assessment. You can find out which types of courses are included in your degree program by checking the curriculum or UGO. The following section gives you an insight into the various course categories and how they are structured and explains the most common types: Lecture („Vorlesung – VO“) In lectures, the content is imparted by the instructor through classical teacher-centered presentation. In introductory lectures, fundamental issues and basic knowledge of a subject area are covered. Your grade for a lecture is determined only by the grade you get on the final examination. Instructors are obliged to offer a minimum of three exam dates per semester for a lecture. Course without continuous assessment; attendance is not compulsory. Orientation Courses („Orientierungslehrveranstaltung – OL”) Orientation courses are courses which introduce the basics of your degree program. They are an obligatory part of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage. They are designed to give you basic information and an overview of your degree program.Course with compulsory attendance; no exam; attendance is enough to earn a “successfully attended” grade. Course with compulsory attendance; no exam; attendance is enough to earn a “successfully attended” grade. Course („Kurs – KS“) In courses, content is acquired by students in a collaborative process with the instructor through an experience- and application oriented approach. Grades are determined by written or oral assessments. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Proseminar (PS) Proseminars are pre-stages of seminars. They are designed to cover the basics of academic and scientific work processes, scientific reasoning and the use of subject-specific literature. They should also teach the student how to acquire contents in self-study. In addition to presentations, contribution to class discussions or analytical tasks, students are (usually) required to write a paper. Proseminars may also be project-centered. In this case, problem-oriented scientific work, teacher-guided team work and the achievement of presentable results are the central parts of this course category. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 19 Seminar (SE) In seminars, you reflect on and critically discuss subject-specific, scientific questions. Students are expected to deliver independently developed presentations and/or contributions to class discussions and write a seminar paper. Like proseminars, seminars may also be projectoriented. In that case, problem-oriented scientific work, independent team work and the achievement of presentable results are the main components of the course type. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Tutorials („Tutorium – TU“) Tutorials are complementary to other courses and are held by qualified students. Students usually do not receive grades for tutorials, however, it is possible in some cases. Only if graded: Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Practical („Übung – UE”) Practicals are designed to work towards practical profession-oriented goals and should treat specific tasks. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Lecture with Practical („Vorlesung mit Übung – VU”) Combination of lecture and practical (see definitions above). Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Excursion („Exkursion – EX“) Excursions should illustrate and deepen acquired knowledge about certain subject areas. Not every degree program’s curriculum includes excursions. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. Laboratory Practicals (“Laborübung – LU”) Laboratory practicals are part of most degree programs in the sciences and are meant to deepen the knowledge acquired in a course by illustrating it through practical, experimental and/or constructive work. In most cases, students are required to write journals/minutes about the conducted work. Course with continuous assessment; attendance is compulsory. 20 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Studies Induction and Orientation Stage („StEOP“) Information as per Novermber 2015. Attention: The laws regarding the StEOP are about to be changed. Please refer to the Department of Education and Policy (see page 23) for current information. In most degree programs offered at Uni Graz, you will have to go through a studies induction and orientation stage (StEOP) according to the Univeristy Act of 2002. This phase is supposed to give you an overview of the most important contents of your degree program and what you can expect from the rest of it. The studies induction and orientation stage is made up of one or more compulsory courses and the orienting course (OL). Until you have completed all courses of this stage, you can only sign up for a limited amount of other courses. The OL is a course designed to introduce your degree program and provide information to help you decide objectively if your chosen degree program is right for you. Your curriculum determines which courses of your degree program are part of the studies induction stage. Once you have successfully completed all the courses of this category, you have successfully completed the studies induction and orientation stage. Attention! – As long as you are still in the studies induction stage, some special regulations apply: Completing compulsory courses which are not part of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage While you are taking the courses which are part of your studies induction stage, you may complete other compulsory courses of you degree program, but only to a limited extend. Before you have passed the studies induction stage, you may only complete a maximum of 22 ECTS credits worth of other courses Fewer Exam Dates For lectures which are exclusively part of an Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the university only has to offer two exam dates per semester (for other courses: three dates). www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 21 Computer and Online Service UNI-IT (IT Service at Uni Graz) The UNI-IT service desk is there for you in case you have any questions concerning computer usage and internet access. They enable free usage of computers and the creation of a personal e-mail account. You can contact the UNI-IT service desk staff during their office hours at the WALL and RESOWI center. All important information concerning the UNI-IT services can be found on: http://it.uni-graz.at/de/ich-moechte/ Servicedesk Tel: 0316/ 380 - 2240 [email protected] Office hours (Attention! Hours change in lecture free periods): Servicedesk (Mail, Telefon): Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 16:00, Info point RESOWI: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 18:00 Info point WALL: Mon - Fri: 14:15 - 14:45 Uhr There are about 600 computers available all over the campus. You can log on to them using your UGO account. Locations of available computers: RESOWI center study rooms (Universitätsstr . 15, building section G / EG) RESOWI center building section CE (Universitätsstr . 15, building section CE / EG) WALL center study rooms (Merangasse 70, ground floor) University library: catalogue room (Universitätsplatz 3a, ground floor) RESOWI-library: media center (Universitätsstr . 15, building section K, 2nd floor) Further information about other available computers and opening hours of the computer rooms can be found on: http://it.uni-graz.at/de/services/arbeitsplaetze/it-raeume-und-oeffentliche-geraete/ E-Mail-Account Every Uni Graz student gets a free e-mail account. Addresses are always created by the scheme [email protected]. You can access the account through a link in your UGO business card or directly at: sbox.edu.uni-graz.at. Reading e-mails carefully and regularly is one of the most important responsibilities of students! Any important information from the university and the ÖH are communicated through e-mail only, which means that not checking your e-mails can have negative consequences for you. Missed deadlines, information etc. are not only irritating but they can actually conside- 22 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 rably hinder you in your study efforts! So please make it a habit right at the beginning of your studies to check your e-mails regularly! Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is available for students on the entire campus. The name of the university’s Wi-Fi network is eduroam. It will show up in your laptop‘s or smartphone’s list of available networks as soon as you are on campus. eduroam is available at many other universities. You can log into those networks using the same credentials as at Uni Graz. The log-in works like this: Just enter: [your UGO username]@stud.ad.uni-graz.at (e.g.: [email protected]) and your personal UGO password and press “connect” (“verbinden”) - you should then be connected. If you have problems with this, the staff at the UNI-IT service desk will help you to sort it out. Simply take your laptop or other device to the service desk during their office hours (see above). Printers In the course of your studies, you will often have to print documents. Therefore, many of the computer workplaces on campus also have access to a printer/scanner/photocopier. The printers operate with the uniFLOW system. You can print documents from every computer on campus on any on-campus printer, simply select uniflow as the printer on the computer and log in at any printer by scanning your UNIGRAZcard at a designated spot on the printer itself. Before that, you have to set up a connection between your UNIGRAZcard and a printer of choice through your UGO username. Once you have done that, you can charge your UNIGRAZcard with credit, either via: guthaben.uni-graz.at or via cash payment at the ÖH service center (Schuberststraße 6a, raised ground floor). At the service center, you also have access to printers. For these printers, the amounts due for printing are payable only through the Quick service (electronic payment through your debit card). A Quick loading station is also accessible at the service center. University Sports Center Graz (USI) The University of Graz has a university sports center, usually referred to as USI (short for „Universitäts-Sportinstitut“). It offers a variety of sports courses every semester which you can register for. The range includes anything from “classics” like basketball, soccer, handball or volleyball to various fitness gymnastics or aerobics courses to more unusual courses like slacklining, sport climbing, archery or paragliding. Since the USI offers over 300 different courses, it’s best if you check out their range yourself. On the USI website, you will find a list of the courses they offer as well as FAQs about registration and information about their prices. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 23 You will also have the chance to participate in in various competitions. If this got you in the mood for sports, just go directly to the USI website: sportinstitut.uni-graz.at. Counseling Services The ÖH Uni Graz offers counseling for a variety of topics. Apart from the student representatives, there are 15 departments which have different responsibilities and fulfill different tasks according to their field of competence and also offer some counseling services. The contact data of all ÖH counseling centers can be found on: oehunigraz.at/referate/ The following is a list of some of the most important departments and their responsibilities: Boards of Representatives (StVen) Issues specifically concerning your degree program, e.g. questions about courses, problems with academic staff, questions about the curriculum or similar should be directed to the board of representatives for your degree program. Contact: oehunigraz.at/studienvertretungen/. Department for Education and Policy General student counseling, counseling for the university entrance examination, counseling for legal questions concerning studying. Social Department and Employment Department Counseling for financial aid and scholarships (social, merits, sponsoring, and private scholarships), financial aid for families, social insurance, social funds of the ÖH, student insurance, pensions for the orphaned, students with children etc. Also responsible for any questions concerning student housing and working while studying. Legal Counseling Free and anonymous legal counseling for numerous topics concerning studying. Especially helpful for tricky questions about legal issues which have to do with studying, financial aid, scholarships, tuition fees, social and tax laws, right of residence and more. Contact: rechtsberatung.oehunigraz.at Department for Foreign Students Counseling and support for all foreign students for questions about admission requirements, financial support options, scholarships, employment etc. Also responsible for help and support of student refugees. 24 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Department for Feminist Politics Counseling and support for issues like discrimination, sexual harassment and other problems. Department for People with Disabilities Support for students with disabilities in case of difficulties and responsible for representing general interests of disabled students. Department for Generation Issues Support and counseling for mature age students. Queer Department Support for questions concerning same-sex relationships, bisexuality, transgender etc.; public representation for legal equality of homosexuals; support in cases of discrimination because of sexual orientation. Department for International Affairs Coordination and support of Erasmus and exchange students; counseling for students from Graz interested in doing a semester/year abroad; in cooperation with the office of international relations at Uni Graz and the Austrian exchange service (OeAD); counseling for available exchange programs; information about scholarships (www.grants.at) . Freshmen and High School Graduates Counseling The ÖH is responsible for freshmen counseling and counseling for high school graduates in schools. Further information about this can be found on: matbe.oehunigraz.at. Freshmen Tutorial In order to make the beginning of your studies easier and provide useful information, many degree programs offer a freshmen tutorial at the beginning of every semester. It should serve as a general guide as well as offer support for basic questions and issues arising at the beginning of your student life. It’s also a nice way of meeting fellow students. Tutorials are guided by tutors, who can give you information about your degree program’s curriculum, important sites on campus, general information about studying etc. If your degree program offers a freshmen tutorial, the dates will be sent out to you by the degree program’s board of representatives. Tutorials are usually held every week or every other week. It is definitely recommended to visit a freshmen tutorial so that you get to network with other students and get an impression of student life in a fast and uncomplicated way. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 25 26 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Financial Aid for Students The ÖH Uni Graz puts great value to ensuring that students know their rights and entitlements. The following is a short overview of the various support options for students. Family Subsidy Since the lowering of the maximum age for claiming the family subsidy, parents generally only receive financial support for their children until they turn 24. Application is usually done by the parents. With the consent of the parent who officially receives the payments, the amount can also be transferred directly to your bank account. The responsible authority for the family subsidy is the tax office. For further information go to: www.help.gv.at and www.bmw.gv.at. Financial Aid for Students As opposed to the family subsidy, financial aid for students is generally dependent on your parent’s income. The Austrian official representation of employees offers an online calculator where you can calculate the amount you would receive approximately (www.stipendienrechner.at). Application is done through the financial aid agency („Studienbeihilfenbehörde“). Further information, application forms and contact data can be found on the website of the financial aid agency: www.stipendium.at. Student Tickets for Public Transport Reduced fares for students are available for four, five or six month tickets. Student tickets are available until you turn 27. You can buy them at the Holding Graz Linien mobility center in Jakoministraße 1. For further information go to: www.verbundlinie.at. Mobility Check Subsidy provided by the city of Graz for the costs of student, half-year and annual tickets. The maximum amount of the mobility check currently is 40€ (for six month tickets). Freshmen have to bring a confirmation of registration upon applying for the mobility check, their primary residence must be in Graz and they can be no older than 27. For further information go to: bit.ly/mobilitaetsscheck. Housing Benefit Benefit provided by the state of Styria for rent payments and service charges for rental apartments. The maximum amount for students entitled to maintenance for example is 68€ per month for a single person household. For further information go to: www.soziales.steiermark.at. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 27 Canteen Stamp Benefit provided by the ÖH in the amount of 0 cent per canteen meal for students who have earned less than 10.000€ in the last year or who are claiming financial aid for students. For further information go to: oehunigraz.at/mensastempel. Canteen Benefits Benefit provided by the state of Styria and distributed by the department for social affairs at the ÖH Uni Graz (currently 320€ per semester) for recipients of financial aid for students who are Austrian- or other EU citizens and have a primary residence in Styria, but outside of Graz. For more information go to: soziales.oehunigraz.at. TV – Phone/Internet – Electricity Support for recipients of benefits according to the student benefits act (financial aid for students). Television and radio can be received for free and a voucher of 12€ per month can be claimed for cell phone and landline phone or internet bills. Additionally, you have the possibility to save on electricity bills by elimination of the eco fixed rate and the cutting of eco power promotion payments exceeding 20€. Information about affiliate phone plan providers of the GIS, available plans and further info and eligibility criteria can be found on: www.gis.at. Chamber of Labor Benefits for Students Benefit provided by the Styrian chamber of labor for children of chamber members or former chamber members. Students who were or have been employed for a sufficient time period themselves are also eligible for these benefits. Further information is available by mid-October on: stmk.arbeiterkammer.at. ÖH Support for Socially Disadvantaged Students Financial support provided by the ÖH Uni Graz and the ÖH federal representation for students who are socially deprived or are no longer eligible for benefit payments. For further information go to: soziales.oehunigraz.at. All information is subject to change. Contact address: Department for Social Affairs, ÖH Uni Graz Schubertstraße 6a/I A-8010 Graz Internet: soziales.oehunigraz.at E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +43 316 380-2955 Fax: +43 316 380-9200 28 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Housing For most of you, beginning your studies also means moving away from home. In addition to choosing your degree program, you will also have to decide on your housing option: shared apartment? Private apartment? Student residence? Residential registration Important notice: before you can apply for financial aid for students, you must register at your new residency unless you are commuting to university from your parent’s home. For some other benefits (e.g. mobility check), your primary residence must be in Graz as well. Foreign students are citizens of an EEA country (incl. CH) have to be registered with the regional governemt of Styria. For more information contact the Department for Foreign Students, foreignstudents.oehunigraz.at. Dorm rooms If you choose to rent a dorm room, there are also some things to consider. Rooms in dormitories are very much in demand. The deadline for applying for a room is often before the beginning of the university registration periods. Get information in time for applying. An overview of contact data of dormitories in Graz can be found on the Uni Graz website in the section Studying> Accomodation and Food > Student Hostels. Apartment Search As soon as you have decided to rent your own apartment or a room in a shared flat, you have to know where to look. The most commonly used websites are www.willhaben.at, and www.campusboard.at, but it’s also a good tip to check the notice boards in front of lecture halls etc. where you will often find advertisements for flats close to campus. You can also check Facebook groups, there’s a number of them were people post offers for apartments. Once you have narrowed down the choices to a selection of apartments, you should make appointments for viewing them. It’s always advisable to take somebody with you for the inspection, two heads are better than one! Take into account aspects like access to public transport and proximity/connections to campus. Make sure to check the fuse box, electricity, power outlets, light switches and water supplies. Also, ask about the heating (gas? oil? longdistance heating? Where are the radiators in the apartment? Are there water stains on the floor, under the radiator? etc.) Especially if you are visiting several apartments, make notes after inspecting them so that you can compare them later. What was your impression? What were the pros and cons of the apartment? www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 29 Housing Benefit Once you have found a suitable apartment, you have to think about financing. No matter what your financial situation, you should have a look at the housing benefit calculator of the state of Styria (bit.ly/wobeihi_rechner). Further information, as well as the application form and a list of required documents for your application can be found on: bit.ly/wobeihi. Notice that if you live in a shared apartment, your flat mates need to have a lease contract and their primary residence must be in Graz. The rent must not exceed € 8,18 (including taxes) per square meter to be eligible for housing benefit. For shared apartments, the application for housing benefit has to be signed by all tenants. Lease Contract After you have sorted out the apartment search and financing, you are facing another hurdle: the lease contract. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is advisable to have another person read the contract before signing it. Aspects like the amount of the deposit, one-off payment and commission should be discussed with the landlord before signing. If you have decided for a shared apartment, these questions should be discussed with the main tenant. If you have any uncertainties or problems concerning the lease contract or real estate agent commissions, you can consult the chamber of labor in Graz. Their website contains useful information about topics from one-off payments, frequently occurring questions like who is responsible for painting the apartment to the lease contract and who has to cover the costs for it. Once you have taken care of all of these things, which won’t be a problem if you prepare accordingly, you only have to move in! 30 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Mobility As a university student, you will of course have to make your way to university. Those who don’t have their own car (which is not always an advantage anyways, considering the lack of available parking spaces on and around campus) or live close to campus should best use a bicycle or public transport. Bicycle & Car Given the relatively central location of the University of Graz campus, getting there by bicycle is definitely advisable, especially in the summer months. Those who live outside of the city and prefer to travel by car are advised to use the Park&Ride facilities along the city limits. Public Transport Students who don’t own a bicycle or don’t want to expose themselves to the cold during winter still have the option of using public transport. As a special “treat”, the City of Graz provides the so-called “mobility check” (“Mobilitätsscheck”). It is available for all students under the age of 27 with a primary residence in Graz. You also need to provide proof of registration at university (freshmen) or proof of having completed courses to the extent of at least 16 ECTS credits in your first semester (sophomores) or 16 ECTS credits in the past academic year (all other students) for claiming the mobility check. If you fulfill these criteria, you will receive a 40€ discount for half-year tickets, 6 month student tickets and annual tickets, a 35€ discount for 5 month student tickets or a 30€ discount for 4 month student tickets (as of May 2016, this information is subject to change). You can claim the check on: bit.ly/mobilitaetsscheck. You can easily reach the university by public transport: From the main railway station: bus lines 58 and 63 (to the stops “Mozartgasse” or “Universität” and on to the stop “Nibelungengasse” for the WALL center) From Jakominiplatz: bus line 30 (to “Mozartgasse”), 31 (to “Uni/Mensa” or “Uni/Resowi”), 39 (to “Zinzendorfgasse”), as well as tram lines 1 and 7 (to Kunstuniversität or Merangasse and walk the rest of the way). Attention: bus line 39 instead of 31 goes via university in the evening! From Andritz: bus line 41 (to “Universität”) From the State Hospital: bus line 41 From St. Peter and TU Infeldgasse: bus line 63 From Mariagrün: bus line 58 For further information go to the website of the public transport services of Graz: www.holding-graz.at www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 31 Childcare Going to university is not always easy for mothers or fathers – financial issues and lack of childcare facilities are problems which occur frequently. The ÖH therefore provides various support options. They offer weekly counseling for pregnant students and students with children. Further information about these services can be found in the ÖH leaflet “studying with children“. There is also an ÖH kindergarten, where students can take their children for daycare. The Uni Graz also offers support in the form of unikid (www.uni-graz.at/unikid). As an inter-university childcare center, unikid’s aim is to make studying and family life more easily compatible for students.. The following is a list of childcare facilities offered by the ÖH or in cooperation with the ÖH: ÖH Kindergarten/Nursery at Uni Graz Ages: 3 – 6 (Nursery: 1.6 3 years) Opening hours: 7:30 – 16, closed during the holidays and course free periods (Nursery opening hours: 7:30 – 13:30) (holiday regulations are corresponding to school holiday regulations) Group sizes: 1 group of 24 children (Nursery: 1 group of 6 children) Fees: as a partner of the City of Graz, all fees are subject to the municipal tariff system, regulated depending on income. In severe cases, the department of social affairs of the ÖH can provide benefit payments ([email protected]). Address: Heinrichstraße 51a, 8010 Graz Telephone: 0316/672420 www.oehkindergarten.net M.A.M.A – Hourly Childcare The ÖH offers hourly and customizable childcare at reduced rates for students in cooperation with the M.A.M.A kindergarten. Ages: 0 – 6 Opening Hours: 8-18 Registration: by telephone, at least one day before the desired appointment (Mo-Fr 9-11:30) Fees: 1 hour: 6,30€, every further half-hour: 3,15€ or 10-hour voucher block for 63€. The ÖH supports purchases of the voucher block with 23€, the price is thereby reduced to 40€ Address: Attemsgasse 21, 8010 Graz Telephone: 0316/328747 or 0664/560 78 30 www.mama.co.at 32 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Canteen ÖH Canteen Stamp The canteen stamp is a support provided by the ÖH through which you can get discounts in certain restaurants if your income from the previous year did not exceed 10.000€ or you are a recipient of student benefits. If you want to claim canteen stamps, you have to bring your UNIGRAZcard to the secretary’s office in the ÖH building (Schubertstraße 6a/1st floor), write your name and matriculation number on the provided list and give the secretary your name and matriculation number. The benefits will then be activated for your StudentCard and the canteen stamp (an “M” next to the validity date on your UNIGRAZcard) can be printed on your card at any of the service points on campus. Upon showing your card, you will then receive a 0.90€ discount per meal in the following restaurants: Cafe Global (Leechgasse 22) Canteen at Sonnenfelsplatz 1 (across from the ÖH building) Canteen of the University of Technology Graz (Inffeldgasse 10) Canteen Benefit This benefit payment is provided by the state of Styria is available for a limited number of students whose primary residence is in Styria (but not in Graz). Application for canteen benefits have to be filed at the department for social affairs at ÖH Uni Graz. Only applications from students of the University of Graz will be processed. www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 33 International Students Admission for International Students Before international students can register at Uni Graz, they have to file an application for a place at university within the general registration period. The application has to be handed in at the Academic Affairs Office either personally or by mail and contain all necessary documents. Documents in foreign languages have to be translated into German by an authorized translator or the translation must be certified to be correct. The processing of applications may take up to 8 weeks, therefore it is advised to file applications as early as possible! If your application is successful, you will be sent a confirmation of your place at university by mail. Evidence of placement at international universities: Non-EEA citizens have to provide evidence of being qualified for their chosen degree program in the country were they graduated high in order to qualify for a place at an Austrian university! Certificate of proficiency in German: to qualify for a place at Uni Graz, German language proficiency on level C1 is required. You can prove this either by completing an official language certificate (e.g. ÖSD, Goethe) or taking a German class from the pre-studies training courses at one of the universities in Graz. For more information about admission go to: bit.ly/intstud Tuition Fees for International Students Students from non-EEA countries who fall into the „Students“ category on their residence permit have to pay a tuition fee of €726,72 plus the ÖH membership fee of €19,70 (a few countries are exempt). Students from southeast Europe have the option of getting their tuition fees refunded by the university. Further information about tuition fees can be found on page 12 of this leaflet. Residence and Visa Students from EEA countries only need valid travel documents for entering Austria. If you are not an EEA citizen, you have to apply for a residence permit at an Austrian representative authority (e.g. embassy) in your country. Your residence permit will be handed to you after you have entered Austria. For entering the country, you will additionally need a visa. Don’t forget that you have to renew your residence permit three months before it expires! Got questions or need help? Contact the department for international students at ÖH Uni Graz: foreignstudents.oehunigraz.at. 34 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Leaflet Overview The ÖH Uni Graz as well as the ÖH federal representatives provide a variety of leaflets and guides about a large field of topics, most of the in German. You can get the printed leaflets at the ÖH building or find digital versions on: bit.ly/alle_bro: Advanced studying - „Studium Advanced“ (ÖH Uni Graz) Semester abroad, accreditation, studying without a high-school diploma, student rights basics, academic careers and organization of the university and the ÖH Social Leaflet - „Sozialbroschüre“ (ÖH Uni Graz) Contains detailed information about financial aid options specific to the situation in Graz Social Leaflet - „Sozialbroschüre“ (Federal ÖH) Contains detailed information about all federal level support options Student Housing - „Studieren und Wohnen“ Apartment search, dormitories, benefits and tenancy laws Student Apartment Shares - „Studentische Wohngemeinschaften“ All aspects of legal issues concerning apartment shares Studying and Working - „Studieren und Arbeiten“ Employment types, earning limits for benefit claims, social insurance and taxes Studying with Children - „Studieren mit Kind“ Childcare, parental leave and benefits University Entrance Exam „Studienberechtigungs- und Berufsreifeprüfung“ University entrance exam, high school diploma through adult education and complementary benefit options. Social Insurance Leaflet - „Sozialversicherungsbroschüre“ Co-insurance, self-insurance and mandatory insurance Alimony Payments for Students - „Unterhalt für Studierende“ Alimony claims, calculating amounts, claiming procedure and assistanc www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 35 Studying Abroad - „Studieren im Ausland“ Bologna process, financial aspects, scientific work abroad and internships abroad Tax Guide - „Steuerleitfaden“ Student job and taxes, start-up companies and taxes, studying and gainful employment, tax advantages for your parents through your studies and more useful information about income taxes Studying in Austria (Englisch available) University admission for EU citizens and non-EU citizens, residence and benefits in Austria Your Master’s Degree - „Dein Masterstudium“ Options for master’s degree programs, admission restrictions and other limitations, extra occupational master’s degree and benefits 36 First steps at Uni Graz – ÖH Uni Graz 2015/16 Outlook Semester Abroad During your studies, you have the opportunity to study aborad for one or more semesters. You should definitely make use of this opportunity! You could organize everything on your own. But you also have the option of going abroad through existing mobility programs and claim scholarships, which will make the organization and financing of your studies abroad a lot easier. The most popular exchange programs at Uni Graz are ERASMUS, CEEPUS and JointStudy. Of course you have to decide for yourself if and when you want to go abroad. However, in many degree programs there are semesters in which going abroad is easier than in others. For further information, contact the board of representatives for your degree program (see the counseling services section of this leaflet, page 23). More extensive information about studying abroad can be found at: The Office of International Relations (main builiding), international.uni-graz.at, [email protected], Tel.: 0316/380-1249) Department of International Affairs at ÖH Uni Graz (ÖH builiding), international.oehunigraz.at, [email protected], Tel: 0316/380-2963) Master’s Degree Most degree programs at the Univeristy of Graz have already been converted to the BachelorMaster system. This means that you have the option of ending your academic career after three years, graduating with a bachelor’s degree. Many students, however, decide to complete a consecutive master‘s degree and deepen their knowledge. Unfortunately, bachelor’s degrees are also still not fully recognized as valid academic qualifications in the Austrian society. For some disciplines, there are various specializing master’s degrees for one bachelor’s degree. Apart from completing the master’s degree corresponding to your bachelor, many bachelor’s degrees enable you to do “related“ master’s degrees. Often however, you will have to complete some additional courses in order to qualify. Some master’s degree programs offered at Uni Graz don’t have a corresponding bachelor’s degree (e.g. Global Studies). There are currently no admission restrictions for master’s programs (except for having a compatible bachelor’s degree). One exception is the master’s degree in psychology, for which you have to pass an admission examination if don‘t have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Uni Graz. Information about master’s degree programs offered at Uni Graz can be found on: bit.ly/studienang www.oehunigraz.at – [email protected] 37 ÖH – Get Involved The people working at the ÖH are – apart from a few exceptions (secretaries, accountants, service staff etc.) – not regular employees but students who want to actively represent your interests. Because the student representatives are students themselves, they know which problems are currently important and which changes should be made in order to improve studying conditions. The ÖH is therefore not only open to interested people who want to get involved and help but also dependent on them. Any students interested in getting involved and helping are always welcome. Working at the ÖH can be a nice change compared to the mostly theoretical work you are doing in your classes. It is definitely fun and you will get insights into university processes which others don’t get. The experience of really changing things for the better through your involvement is also irreplaceable. So if you don’t just want to follow the rules for studying but want to be actively involved in making them, simply get in touch with the board of representatives of your degree program or directly with the department of the ÖH you would like to get involved with. 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