Hagenberg campus exchange guide

15
“Anmeldebescheinigung“
– Confirmation of Registration
(For Nationals of EU/EEA countries only!)
If you are staying in Austria for longer than 3
months you have to register with the competent
municipal authority (Bezirkshauptmannschaft
Freistadt) within the fi rst 3 months of
your stay and you will receive a confi rmation
of registration.
This registration is necessary in addition to
the registration according to the registration
act (Meldezettel). In case of non-compliance
with this regulation a fi ne may be imposed.
The International Offi ce will assist international
students in this registration process.
Climate and Clothing
Austria gets very cold in the winter with temperatures
sometimes dropping below -10˚C, so
we recommend that you bring warm clothes
and shoes with good sturdy soles for the winter
semester. However, although you may associate
Austria with winter sports, we often enjoy warm
summers with temperatures sometimes up to and
even above 30˚ C.
Currency
Since the beginning of 2002, Austria’s currency
has been the Euro (€). 1 Euro = 100 cents
Monthly Living Costs in Hagenberg
A student needs about € 400-560 per month.
For example:
Rent (inclusive) ........................... € 170 - 280
Food .................................................... € 155
Entertainment ....................................... € 75
Other expenses .................................... € 40
Total € 495 - 555
Typical Prices of Everyday Products
1 liter milk .......................................... € 1.00
1 loaf of bread .................................... € 1.80
100 g cheese ...................................... € 1.20
1 yoghurt ............................................ € 0.50
½ liter beer (supermarket) .................. € 0.80
150 g ham .......................................... € 1.30
1 kg apples ........................................ € 1.80
1 liter of orange juice .......................... € 1.00
500 g pasta ......................................... € 1.00
375 g cereal ....................................... € 2.20
Banking Hours
Banking hours in Austria vary, but as a general
rule banks open between 8:00 and 16:30 Monday
to Friday and often close for one or two hours
at lunchtime. Many banks also close on Friday
afternoons.
You will need to check the exact opening hours
of the bank of your choice, as the above is just a
general guideline.
Student accounts usually are free in Austria, for
opening an account you will need your passport
and a confi rmation from our university.
Credit Cards
An increasing number of businesses in Austria accept
major international credit cards such as Visa
and Mastercard, although many companies only
accept these for purchases above a certain price.