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Welcometo theUniversityof ViennaInformation forERASMUS StudentsAcademic Year 2012/2013RESEARCH SERVICES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSFor an electronic version of this brochure, see http://international.univie.ac.at/

CHECKLIST FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS‣ BEFORE your departure to ViennaA) Enrolment: In order to be able to prepare your enrolment at the University of Vienna as anERASMUS student, the following steps will be necessary:1. Nomination by your home universityDeadline: June 1 (for the winter semester) or December 1 (for the summer semester)After you have been nominated by your home university, we will send you an e-mail withthe further steps you have to take.If you have not received this e-mail by June 10 (for the winter semester) or December 10 (forthe summer semester), please send us a message to the following e-mail address:erasmus.incoming@univie.ac.at2. Completion of the “online pre-registration” – see chapter I-EFor this please use our „guide for the online pre-registration“Deadline: July 1 (for the winter semester) or December 31 (for the summer semester)3. Conveyance of the "ERASMUS-Certificate“, filled in as well assigned and stamped by your home university – see chapter I-E(by fax or scanned by e-mail as well as alternatively attached during the online pre-registrationwould be sufficient)Deadline: July 1 (for the winter semester) or December 31 (for the summer semester)B) Accomodation: If you want to book accommodation before your arrival in Vienna, you canfind detailed information regarding your options in chapter II-DC) Language skills: With few exceptions, the language of instruction at the University ofVienna is usually German. For more information, including the possibility of attending apreparatory German language course: see chapter I-FD) Buddy System: If you would like to get a Buddy ("buddies" are students who helpERASMUS students to get acquainted with university life in Vienna), please apply on theESN website: http://esn.univie.ac.at/anmeldung_needbuddy.php (see also chapter I-I)E) Courses: You will find the course catalogue here (see also chapter I-B-5):http://vorlesungsverzeichnis.univie.ac.at. For questions on courses and course registration(see also chapter I-B-2), please contact your departmental coordinator at the Universityof Vienna (see chapter I-D).‣ AFTER your arrival in Vienna1. Visit the Student Mobility Office (Büro für Studierendenmobilität) 1010 Wien,Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1 (see chapter I-C), as soon as possible, but not later than October 10(for the winter semester) or March 10 (for the summer semester).2. Visit your departmental coodinator during consultation hours to obtain a signature foryour Learning Agreement or to clarify questions you might have regarding the coursesoffered at the University of Vienna: see chapter I-D3. Please register your address at the Municipal District Office (MagistratischesBezirksamt) within three days of your arrival in Austria (see chapter II-A-2).4. Get your “Confirmation of Registration”: As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen staying inAustria for a period exceeding 3 months, you have to get a Confirmation of Registration(Anmeldebescheinigung) from the Municipal Department 35 (Magistratsabteilung 35)within 4 months of your arrival in Vienna (see chapter II-A-3).In addition to the Welcome Guide, further information and updates can be foundon our website. Please also take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):http://international.univie.ac.at/2

I. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA (A-WIEN01) ............................................................. 4I-A. General Information ...................................................................................................... 4I-B. Studying at the University of Vienna ............................................................................... 41. General information on studying in Austria .................................................................................................42. Learning Agreement, registering for courses ................................................................................................43. Grading system, examinations and transcript .............................................................................................. 54. ECTS .............................................................................................................................................................65. The course catalogue.....................................................................................................................................66. The academic year of 2012/2013 ..................................................................................................................6I-C. Research Services and International Relations – Student Mobility Office .......................... 7ERASMUS Incoming contact data ................................................................................................................... 7I-D. ERASMUS Departmental Coordinator ............................................................................ 8I-E. Enrolment, recommended period of arrival and ORIENTATION ..................................... 8I-F. Language requirements/German language courses ...................................................... 9I-G. Students with special needs ......................................................................................... 10I-H. Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) .................................................................. 11I-I. ERASMUS Student Network (ESN) ............................................................................... 11II. GENERAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION ................................................................. 12II-A. Entry and residence requirements ............................................................................. 121. Entry and residence ................................................................................................................................... 122. Registration of your address in Vienna (Meldezettel) ............................................................................ 133. Confirmation of Registration (Anmeldebescheinigung) for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens .................... 134. Notice of departure before leaving Austria .............................................................................................. 13II-B. Arrival in Vienna ........................................................................................................ 131. Arrival at Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien-Schwechat) ........................................................................ 132. Arrival by train .......................................................................................................................................... 14II-C. Living expenses ............................................................................................................ 14II-D. Accommodation ......................................................................................................... 141. Halls of residence ...................................................................................................................................... 142. Private accommodation ............................................................................................................................ 153. Youth hostels ............................................................................................................................................. 15II-E. Health insurance ........................................................................................................ 15II-F. Libraries ..................................................................................................................... 161. The Library of the University of Vienna (Universitätsbibliothek, UB) .................................................. 162. The Austrian National Library ................................................................................................................. 173. Libraries of the City of Vienna .................................................................................................................. 17II-G. IT-Services of the University of Vienna ....................................................................... 171. u:net/UNIVISonline .................................................................................................................................. 172. Vienna University Computer Center (Zentraler Informatikdienst, ZID) / IT-courses ........................ 183. Print and Copy Service .............................................................................................................................. 18II-H. Other practical tips ..................................................................................................... 181. Price reductions for students .................................................................................................................... 182. Opening hours of shops ............................................................................................................................ 183. Banks/post offices ..................................................................................................................................... 184. Public transport ......................................................................................................................................... 185. Travelling ................................................................................................................................................... 196. What to do in case of theft or loss ............................................................................................................ 19II-I. Leisure activities .......................................................................................................... 191. Sightseeing, concerts, museums ............................................................................................................... 192. Cinemas, theatres ..................................................................................................................................... 203. Sports ........................................................................................................................................................ 204. Canteens ................................................................................................................................................... 205. Markets ..................................................................................................................................................... 20II-J. Emergency telephone numbers ................................................................................... 21II-K. Safety information ...................................................................................................... 21II-L. Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. 213

I. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA (A-WIEN01)I-A. General Informationhttp://www.univie.ac.athttp://info.wien.at; city map: http://www.wien.gv.at/stadtplanThe University of Vienna was founded in 1365 by Duke Rudolf IV. It is one of the oldest and largestuniversities in Europe. Approximately 91.000 students are currently enrolled at the University ofVienna; the university offers more than 180 different fields of study.With its approximately 9,400 employees, about 6,700 of whom are members of the scientific staff,the University of Vienna is the largest teaching and research institution in Austria. Research andteaching at the University of Vienna cover a wide spectrum of scientific disciplines. The University ofVienna aims to maintain this broad spectrum of disciplines, to promote new and innovative fields ofresearch and to create stronger links and interconnections between disciplines.The scientific institutions of the University of Vienna are spread over more than 60 locations (for anoverview, see http://www.univie.ac.at/plaene/institute.html). The main building is situated on theRingstraße in the centre of Vienna (U2 underground station: Universität – Schottentor). This mainbuilding, opened in 1884, now houses various administrative offices and the main library, as well asseveral departments and a large number of lecture halls. The inner courtyard (Arkadenhof) containsa gallery of busts of famous members of the university. The main building also houses the StudentMobility Office (Büro für Studierendenmobilität).Use the following link to see a corporate video of the University of Vienna:http://www.univie.ac.at/universitaet/imagefilm-der-universitaet-wien/I-B. Studying at the University of Vienna1. General information on studying in Austriahttp://bmwf.gv.at/startseite/studierende/studieren_in_oesterreich/The University of Vienna is a public university. All high-school graduates who have obtained anAustrian secondary school leaving certificate ("Matura“, corresponding to a German "Abitur" orEnglish "A-levels“) or another type of secondary certificate recognised in Austria ("Reifezeugnis"), orwho have passed a special university entrance qualification exam ("Berufsreifeprüfung" or"Studienberechtigungsprüfung") may apply for admission.The University of Vienna has mostly implemented the Bologna system. Also new studyprogrammes are established continuously (bachelor, master, PhD). For updated information, seehttp://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/Austrian students are given a relatively high amount of freedom in planning their studies. Theycreate their own timetables for each semester and are accustomed to working independently. Formore detailed information regarding curricula, see the websites of the departments of the relevantfield of study: http://data.univie.ac.at/persSome helpful web pages: http://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/,http://www.oeh.univie.ac.at/kontakt/fakultaets-und-studienvertretungen.html2. Learning Agreement, registering for coursesAs the procedure regarding the topic of Learning Agreement varies from partner universityto partner university, we kindly ask you to discuss with your university and also with yourdepartmental coordination at the University of Vienna, if the Learning Agreement hasto be signed already before the beginning of your stay (as well as if it would be sufficient to sendit scanned by e-mail or if it should be sent by post), to ensure a most efficient treatment (on ourpart it would not be necessary to send it before your arrival in Vienna).4

In case it has to be signed before you travel to Vienna, please consider that it is necessary thatwe have received your ERASMUS-Certificate before you send your Learning Agreement to thedepartmental coordinator at the University of Vienna and only to fill in courses in the field ofstudy you have been nominated (in accordance with the existing bilateral agreements) andaccepted for.If you are interested in taking courses from other fields of study, please discuss your wishesdirectly with the departmental coordinator of the other field of study after your arrival inVienna. However, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be a place available to attend the additionalcourse. Once accepted, you would have to fill in an extra Learning Agreement form foreach field of study, as it has to be signed in each case by a different departmental coordinator.Excluded from the regulation are the German courses listed in the chapter I-F, as they are eligiblefor all international students. (For the German courses of the Innovationszentrum, pleaseenclose, for example, a confirmation of the course registration for a smoother processing.)You have to register for most of the courses (mostly online via UNIVISonline, sometimes in person).The registration for courses and the deadlines differ in the various fields of study. Werecommend to directly use the course catalogue (see chapter I-B-5) for the registrationwhere you will either find a link during the registration period which will redirect you to thecorrect registration system or information regarding the registration. The registration willbegin approx. in September/February. There is no first-come-first-served principle duringthis period. Please note that for many courses, the deadline for registration is the middle or theend of September or the middle or the end of February.Furthermore, you will receive an e-mail at the beginning of August (winter semester) or February(summer semester) at the latest including your student ID number as well as detailed informationregarding the registration for courses. In our FAQ area on our website we have also publishedinformation as well as a guide for the course registration via UNIVISonline.For further queries please contact your departmental coordinator (see chapter I-D).3. Grading system, examinations and transcriptGrades:1 = sehr gut (very good), 2 = gut (good), 3 = befriedigend (satisfactory),4 = genügend (sufficient), 5 = nicht genügend (failed).Types of examinations: Registration for exams is usually managed through the UNIVISonlinesystem but many departments at the University of Vienna are also still using their ownregistration system. ERASMUS students therefore should contact the lecturer to find out all detailsabout types of examination and the registration procedure for an examination. Generally, courseexaminations are held at the end of the semester (January/June); in some cases they may take placeat the start of the following semester.For more information, see (currently in German only):http://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/en/studying/examinations/pruefungen/At the end of your ERASMUS stay, you will receive a Transcript of Records (Sammelzeugnis)showing all your examination results. There are three ways of obtaining such a transcript:You will find your transcript in your UNIVISonline Account (see chapter II-G). Underthe heading "Examination results", you will be able to check what grades have already beenentered into the database. Only the grades shown there will appear in your Transcript ofRecords! To print your Transcript of Records, click on "Printservice" (Ausdruckservice) andthen on "Sammelzeugnis” (Transcript of Records). This Transcript of Records contains adigital signature. For more information, see:http://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/en/services/news/detail/article/sammelzeugnis-mitamtssignatur/?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=101413&cHash=8b8421a25ae039c6acf3f46e98e81519http://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/en/studying/examinations/zeugnisse/ (in German only)If your grades have already been entered into the UNIVISonline system beforeyour departure, you can get your Transcript of Records from the Student Mobility Officeor from your StudienServiceCenter (don't forget to bring your student ID card!) or print it byyourself at one of the terminals, e.g. vis-à-vis of Student Point (Referat Student Point).5

If all your grades have been entered into the UNIVISonline system (this normallydoes not take longer than 1 month after the exam), we can also send you your Transcript ofRecords on request by e-mail. If you require a paper version, please let us know and provideus with your mailing address.If you require only a confirmation of participation instead of a mark for certain courses,please discuss this with the lecturer of the course(s) in question already at the beginning ofthe semester!4. ECTSThe ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) is a system to facilitate academicrecognition of courses taken abroad.The University of Vienna uses ECTS. The course catalogue lists the possible ECTS credits for eachcourse and the number of hours per week that the student is supposed to attend the course. Thisdoes not include the amount of time the student will need to study for the exam or to write a paper.The Transcript of Records also lists the ECTS credits for each course.You will also be able to calculate the amount of time you will need for the courses you intend to takeon the basis of the ECTS credits shown: 60 ECTS credits correspond to 1 academic year (attendanceat courses and time for studying and preparation of exams); 30 ECTS credits correspond to aworkload of 1 semester. You will only receive ECTS credits for the courses that you have actuallycompleted (e. g. lectures, seminars …). Please contact your home university to find out how manycourses or ECTS credits you need and how and for which courses you will get academic recognition.5. The course cataloguehttp://vorlesungsverzeichnis.univie.ac.atThe course catalogue of the University of Vienna contains all courses and is only available online. Inthe course catalogue, you will find details for each course (time and place, number ofhours/semester, ECTS, language of instruction – if the language of instruction is any other thanGerman). You can also look for courses held in other languages than German by selecting thedesired language. Furthermore you can also use the following links for English-taught courses:http://online.univie.ac.at/vlvz?lang=en&sprachauswahl=108.28&semester=last (last semester)http://online.univie.ac.at/vlvz?lang=en&sprachauswahl=108.28&semester=current(current semester)You will find the field of study you are looking for by clicking on "BROWSE“. The course cataloguefor the coming semester will be available online approximately in August and January, respectively.If the current course catalogue is not yet available, please use the course catalogue of the previouswinter or summer semester for your guidance. If you have questions about the courses available,please contact your departmental coordinator (see chapter I-D).Some departments use annotated course catalogues (Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis -KoVo) that contain more detailed information regarding the field of study in general and the individualcourses. The annotated course catalogues (KoVo) will be available shortly before the start ofthe semester in question at the secretary's offices of the individual departments, from the students'representations of the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) or on the websites of thedepartments/faculties: http://online.univie.ac.at/pers.6. The academic year of 2012/2013Winter semester 2012/2013:Start of semester: October 1, 2012Start of lectures: October 1, 2012No lectures on: November 2, 2012Christmas holidays: December 19, 2012 to January 6, 2013End of semester: January 31, 2013Semester break: February 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013Please be aware of the final deadline for thepayment of the Austrian National Union ofStudents fee (“ÖH-Beitrag” – see chapter I-E): November 30, 20126

Summer semester 2013:Start of semester: March 1, 2013Start of lectures: March 1, 2013No lectures on: March 12, 2013Easter holidays: March 25, 2013 to April 7, 2013Whitsun holidays: May 18, 2013 to May 21, 2013End of semester: June 30, 2013Summer holidays (no lectures): July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013Please be aware of the final deadline for thepayment of the Austrian National Union ofStudents fee (“ÖH-Beitrag” – see chapter I-E): April 30, 2013I-C. Research Services and International Relations –Student Mobility Office (Büro für Studierendenmobilität)http://international.univie.ac.at/Please visit the Student Mobility Office as soon as possibleafter your arrival in Vienna!Opening hours:Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closed on Fridays(For updated information, see: http://international.univie.ac.at/)The office is situated in the main building of the University of Vienna on the Ringstraße. Here, youwill get information about enrolment, accommodation in private rooms, ORIENTATION sessionsand your departmental coordinator of your field of study, etc.You will find the Student Mobility Office by entering the main building through the main entrancewhich gives access to the foyer (Aula). Turn right, walk up a couple of stairs and you will find ouroffice on the right-hand side. If you get lost, ask for information at the reception desk at the mainentrance.http://www.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/uni_startseite/pdfs_standorte/Hauptgebaeude_FSIB_Mobilitaetsprogram.pdfERASMUS Incoming contact dataE-mail: erasmus.incoming@univie.ac.atFax: +43-(0)1-4277-182 29Address:Contact persons:University of ViennaResearch Services and International RelationsStudent Mobility OfficeA-1010 Wien, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1Sophie HARTL, Tel. +43-(0)1-4277-182 19Alexandra POSPISIL, Tel. +43-(0)1-4277-182 05Roman SCHETT, Tel. +43-(0)1-4277-182 02Information on our website: http://international.univie.ac.at/-> Incoming Students -> ERASMUS7

I-D. ERASMUS Departmental CoordinatorIf you have questions concerning your courses or how to register for your courses (see alsochapter I-B-2), please contact the departmental coordinator for the field of study for which you havebeen nominated!How can I find the contact details of the departmental coordinator of my nominated field of study atthe University of Vienna?Basically we will send you a detailed e-mail (after we have received your nomination) includinginformation about your departmental coordinator.Alternatively, there is the following possibility how to find the contact data for your departmentalcoordinator:In order to find out the name of your contact person, click on http://erasmus.univie.ac.at Then click on „Plätze“ (Places) in the left column. Select the field of study for which you have been nominated and your country and click on „Suche starten“ (Start search). You will find the name in the column headed „KoordinatorInnen“ (Coord. Vienna).In order to obtain the contact data, please click on „KoordinatorInnen“ (Coordinators) in the left-hand column, there you will find the relevant contact data including e-mail address, etc.(Please note: this homepage is actually intended to provide information for students of theUniversity of Vienna who want to go abroad as “Outgoings“ to study at a foreign university;as an "incoming“ student, you will not find any further relevant information there.)Please note that you have to select courses in the field of study you have been nominated for (inaccordance with the existing bilateral agreements).If you are interested in taking courses from other fields of study, please discuss your wishesdirectly with the departmental coordinator of the other field of study after your arrival inVienna. However, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be a place available to attend theadditional course.I-E. Enrolment, recommended period of arrival and ORIENTATIONFor preparing your enrolment at the University of Vienna as an ERASMUS student, you must takethe following steps:1.Please complete the online pre-registration (Erstanmeldung online) under:http://preregistration.univie.ac.at/For this please use our “guide for the online pre-registration”published on our website (chapter I-C) under “Quicklinks”2. Send the filled in "ERASMUS-Certificate“ form signed and stampedby your university, to the Student Mobility Officepublished on our website (chapter I-C) under “Forms”(by fax or scanned by e-mail as well as alternatively attached during the online pre-registrationwould be sufficient)Deadline for both steps:July 1 (for the winter semester) or December 31 (for the summer semester)Please inform us in case you use a different e-mail address at the pre-registration than foryour ERASMUS nomination!If there are enough English-taught courses in your field of study you can attend, yourdepartmental coordinator at the University of Vienna can accept that not German knowledgebut English skills will be sufficient for your study at the University of Vienna.In that case please mention this circumstance in the ERASMUS-Certificate that you havearranged this with your departmental coordinator at the University of Vienna, in order that youruniversity can confirm this instead.8

However, we also recommend an acquirement of basic German skills in that case as it would bevery helpful to generally get along in Vienna.After completing those first steps we will be able to prepare your enrolment before you arrive.We recommend all students to arrive in Vienna in the second half of September for thewinter semester and in the second half of February for the summer semester, inorder to give themselves enough time to find their way around.The semester starts on October 1 (March 1), places in the student halls of residence will beavailable from the beginning of the month. If you arrive later, you might miss thepossibility to register for important introductory sessions for courses!Please register at our office personally (please bring a photo ID with you) as soon as youarrive in Vienna. (If you need a Letter of Confirmation (Aufenthaltsbestätigung) at the end ofyour stay, please come to our office before you leave Vienna, too. For this, please see:chapter II-A-4)At the start of each semester, our office offers special "ORIENTATION“ sessions intended togive you a detailed overview for your start at the University of Vienna and to help you to settle inin Vienna.ORIENTATION sessions last 1-1.5 hours and are held between mid-September and the beginningof October or between mid-February and the beginning of March. The scheduled dates willbe published in our FAQ area as preliminary information. However, please note that fororganisational reasons it will be necessary for you to register for this event inperson at the Student Mobility Office. During the ORIENTATION session, you will begiven practical information and, if the payment of your Austrian National Union of Students feehas been registered in the system (see below), your student ID card (please bring a photo withyou).Payment of the Austrian National Union of Students fee (“ÖH-Beitrag”): Thepayment of this fee including insurance (ÖH = Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft),currently € 17,-- per semester, is a prerequisite of a successful enrolment (membership in theStudent's Union is mandatory by law). Payment can be made via telebanking or via paymentform (Zahlschein). For detailed information on how to pay via telebanking, go to UNIVISonlinehttp://univis.univie.ac.at (see chapter II-G) and click on "Tuition fee/students' union fee“ in theleft-hand column. (If you have problems with the display for instance due to browser settings,please contact helpdesk.zid@univie.ac.at – see also chapter II-G-2).If you are transferring money from abroad, please note that the BIC and SWIFT codes areidentical in Austria and that the code is listed under "BIC".If you prefer to pay using a payment form, please use the payment form prepared by the Universityof Vienna only! You will receive such a payment form at the Student Mobility Office.We advise you to pay per payment form immediately after your arrival and registration at theStudent Mobility Office at, for instance, a post office or to transfer the amount in advance viatelebanking. It will take approximately 1 week after the date of payment for yourpayment to be registered in the system of the University of Vienna. Only then yourenrolment will be completed at the University of Vienna and you can get yourstudent ID card. Therefore please also consider when planning your journey toVienna, that some services, for instance the use of the university library, are only possible witha valid student ID card.I-F. Language requirements/German language coursesPlease note that if you want to study at the University of Vienna, you will need to be able tounderstand, speak and write German at an adequate level. With a few exceptions, allcourses are held in German.No official proof of language skills will be required from ERASMUS students who wish to studyat the University of Vienna (with a few exceptions, such as students of International BusinessAdministration). However, your home university must confirm that you have an adequateknowledge of German in our ERASMUS Certificate (see chapter I-E).9

You will find information on lectures in other languages than German in the section I-B-5. Forfurther questions, please contact your departmental coordinator.If you wish to improve your language skills in preparation of your stay, you can register for aGerman language course at:Innovationszentrum Universität Wien GmbHhttp://www.deutschlernen.atE-Mail: deutschkurse@univie.ac.atA-1090 Wien, Alserstraße 4, Campus, courtyard 1Tel.: +43-(0)1-4277-24101, Fax: +43-(0)1-4277-9241Academic year of 2012/2013: Preparatory Intensive German Language CoursesSeptember 3 - 21, 2012: Cost: € 420February 4 - 23, 2013 (to be confirmed)(Updates under: http://www.deutschlernen.at)ERASMUS students will be granted a reduction of 20 % on trimestral courses, February coursesand summer courses, if they present a confirmation from the Student Mobility Office whichidentifies them as ERASMUS students. Please note: no reduction on semester courses!For the preparatory intensive German course (in September for the winter semester andin February for the summer semester) you will get a 100% refund of the course costs if youattend the course regularly and pass the exam at the end of the course (irrespective of the levelof the course.) Therefore please contact the secretary of Innovationszentrum Universität Wienand mind the unexceptional deadlines for the refund: 15 October 2012 for the course inSeptember 2012 and 15 March 2013 for the course in February 2013. Please note that thisrefund is only possible if you attend the course before your begin of your study at theUniversity of Vienna. If you study at the University of Vienna in winter AND summer semester,you can only get the 100% refund of the course costs for the September course.The department of German studies of the University of Vienna probably also offerslanguage courses (“Erweiterungscurriculum Deutsche Wissenschaftssprache und Studierstrategien”)that are given free of charge throughout the semester. Please note that these arenot courses for beginners and will start at the beginning of October and March, respectively.You will need a level of German corresponding to level B2 or higher! Students who areinterested in participating must take an entry-level test at the start of the semester.Please note: since the course catalogue will only be finalised during the summer, the questionof whether or not these German language courses will be offered during your stay will only bedecided approx. in July (or, for the summer semester, approx. in January). For information, seethe course catalogue http://vorlesungsverzeichnis.univie.ac.at and our FAQ area.The "Sprachenzentrum" (Language Centre) of the University of Vienna will provide informationabout fee-paying language courses at university level, as well as information about "LanguageExchange“ (Tandem), which is provided free of charge to students wishing to improve theirlanguage skills. For information, see: http://www.univie.ac.at/sprachenzentrumI-G. Students with special needsPlease contact us as well as Birgit Virtbauer from Student Point already after your nomination toenable us to offer the best assistance possible. Student Point offers detailed information on howto access individual buildings, as well as warnings about potential problem areas:Referat Student PointMag.a Birgit Virtbauer1010 Wien, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1(right-hand side entrance, basement, court IV, staircase no. 6)birgit.virtbauer@univie.ac.at Tel. +43-(0)1-4277-106 26http://studentpoint.univie.ac.at/10

Information will also be provided at the “Referat für Barrierefreiheit“ of the Austrian NationalUnion of Students (ÖH)Universitätscampus AAKH, Spitalgasse 2, court no. 1, A-1090 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-4277-195 68http://www.oeh.univie.ac.at/arbeitsbereiche/barrierefreiheit/ (in German only)Unfortunately, some parts of the main building are difficult to access for people in wheelchairs.Also the Student Mobility Office can only be reached via staircase and has no direct lift.However, the Student Mobility Office will be glad to help you by individual appointments. Thesituation varies from department location to department location.I-H. Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH)http://oeh.univie.ac.at/The Austrian National Union of Students (Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft - ÖH)represents all students studying in Austria. It is completely independent and autonomous. Onthe one hand it represents the students' interests politically vis-à-vis the Ministry and theuniversity authorities, on the other hand it also provides services to Austrian and internationalstudents.http://oeh.univie.ac.at/arbeitsbereiche/internationales.htmlAustrian National Union of Students (ÖH) Universität Wien,Department for International Matters (Referat für Internationales)Universitätscampus Altes AKHSpitalgasse 2, courtyard no. 1, 1 st floor, A-1090 WienE-Mail: internationales.referat@oeh.univie.ac.atTel.: +43-(0)1-4277-195 62I-I. ERASMUS Student Network (ESN)http://esn.univie.ac.at/E-mail: esn.international@univie.ac.atThe ESN (ERASMUS Student Network) section of the University of Vienna, which cooperateswith the Student Mobility Office, offers amongst other things advice and support to exchangestudents at the start of their stay (e.g. separate "ESN orientation week“ at the start of thesemester). More activities are organised in the course of the semester, including guided tours ofvarious enterprises and cultural institutions, regular meetings (Stammtische), welcome andfarewell parties, excursions into the countryside around Vienna, films etc.Upon request, ESN will also help exchange students to find a "Buddy“, i. e., a student who willhelp the ERASMUS student to get acquainted with university life in Vienna. If you would like tohave a Buddy, please register here:http://www.univie.ac.at/esn/anmeldung_needbuddy.phpESN also offers a language-tandem service, where you can mutually improve your languageskills. For more information, see:http://esn.univie.ac.at/tandem_registration.php(Please note that the people who work for ESN are not ERASMUS coordinators! You will receiveyour student ID card and the signature of the ERASMUS Institutional Coordinator for yourLearning Agreement from us at the Student Mobility Office).11

II. GENERAL PRACTICAL INFORMATIONII-A. Entry and residence requirements1. Entry and residencea) If you are a citizen of the European Union, EEA or of Switzerland, you will need a validpassport or an identity card to enter Austria.b) Exchange students with a citizenship of non-EU/EEA countries (“third countrynationals”) usually need a valid visa for entry and/or residence in Austria (exceptions depend onthe nationality of the student). Please contact the Austrian Embassy in the country you live infor entrance and residence regulations prior to your departure. For a stay up to 6 month you need to apply for a residence visa D For more than 6 month you need to apply for a residence permit for study purposes(Aufenthaltsbewilligung “Studierender”) for residence in Austria.In general, you have to apply at the competent Austrian diplomatic authority (Embassy, Consulate-General) abroad before leaving for Austria. The decision has to be awaited in one’s home country.For the application the following documents are necessary (originals and copies): fully completed and signed application form (available from the Austrian diplomatic authorities) recent colour photograph (size between 3,5 x 4,5 to 4,0 x 5,0cm) valid passport (validity has to cover the whole duration of the stay) birth certificate (for residence permits) Notification of admission (Zulassungsbescheid, Aufnahmebestätigung) of the host university Proof of financial means to finance one’s stay (for students up to 24 years at leastEUR 450 per month, for older students EUR 814.82 per month) has to be offered to thediplomatic authority. If the accommodation costs exceed € 260.35 /month or if there arefurther expenses, you have to proof the availability of additional funds. Proof of health insurance (the insurance has to pay out the benefits in Austria; theinsurance sum has to reach approximately € 30.000.). As soon as you start your studies atthe host university, you can also buy an Austrian student insurance. police clearance, not older than 6 months (Strafregisterauszug) - (for residence permits) Proof of accommodation in Austria (e.g. OeAD housing confirmation, lease agreement, etc) In case of applying for an extension of the permit: proof of successful study in the pastacademic year (8 hours per week/16 ECTS credits per academic year) The Embassy/Consulate-General may require additional documents and/or certified translations Visa feeStudents who are allowed to enter Austria without a visa nevertheless must apply for a visa orresidence permit for study purposes if they intend to stay in Austria longer than their visa-freestatus permits.Caution: Visa cannot be granted or extended in Austria!Students who are allowed to enter Austria without a visa can apply for the residence permitduring their visa-free stay in Austria.Caution: Please note that the application does not permit you to stay longer than your visa-freestay. It may happen that such students would have to leave the country again, should theAustrian authority delay the decision about the residence permit for study purposes. Therefore,we strongly advise all students to apply for the residence permit in their respective homecountry and to await the decision abroad.For more information, please check the following webpages:http://www.oead.at/index.php?id=78&L=1http://www.bmi.gv.at/einreise/http://www.bmi.gv.at/niederlassung/12

2. Registration of your address in Vienna (Meldezettel)All persons staying in Austria must register their address with a Municipal District Office(Magistratisches Bezirksamt) within three days after their arrival in Austria:http://www.wien.gv.at/verwaltung/meldeservice/stellen.htmlTo register, you will need to submit your passport or ID card. The necessary forms, as well asfurther information, will be made available to you by the Student Mobility Office or under thefollowing link: http://www.wien.gv.at/verwaltung/meldeservice/pdf/meldezettel.pdf3. Confirmation of Registration (Anmeldebescheinigung) for EU/EEA and Swiss citizensSince January 1, 2006, all EU/EEA and Swiss citizens who stay in Austria for more than 3months are obliged to register with the Municipal Department 35 (“Immigration“)(Magistratsabteilung 35, “Einwanderung“) within 4 months of their arrival in Vienna, toget a Confirmation of Registration (Anmeldebescheinigung).You will need the following documents (originals and copies):Valid ID card or passport“Meldebestätigung” - confirmation of the registration of your address at a MunicipalDistrict Office (Magistratisches Bezirksamt) by using the form “Meldezettel”Proof of adequate health insurance cover (e.g. European Health Insurance card)Proof of sufficient financial means (e. g. scholarship, bank account statement, confirmationfrom parents regarding maintenance payments)for students less than 24 years of age: ~ € 450 per monthfor students more than 24 years of age: ~ € 815 per month(plus the cost of accommodation, if the rent exceeds ~ € 260 per month)Certificate of arrival (Aufnahmebestätigung) issued by the university (will be given to youat the Student Mobility Office) and your student ID card Payment of administrative fee (Ausstellungsgebühr), currently ~ € 294. Notice of departure before leaving AustriaNot earlier than three days before their departure, students have to deregister at the MunicipalDistrict Office (Magistratisches Bezirksamt). If you need an ERASMUS certificate of attendance(Aufenthaltsbestätigung), please visit the Student Mobility Office prior to your departure. Sucha certificate of attendance can only be issued within the last two weeks before your departure.Please note that – if you forget this – a subsequent confirmation referring to periods outside theofficial semester dates can only be issued on the basis of the official de-registration form of theMunicipal District Office (Magistratisches Bezirksamt) or, e.g., of a copy of your airline ticket.II-B. Arrival in Vienna1. Arrival at Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien-Schwechat)Click the following link to see the different possibilities of transferring from the airport toVienna:http://www.flughafenwien.at (see "Arrival & Parking“)The cheapest option is the city train (Schnellbahn) connection between the airport and the city(line S 7). Travelling time approx. 25 minutes, fare: € 4, including connections to other publictransport facilities to take you to various districts within Vienna. The train stops, among otherpoints, at: Bahnhof Wien Mitte, Wien Praterstern, Wien Floridsdorf.See the schedule at:http://www.oebb.at/de/Fahrplanauskunft/Aktuelles_Kursbuch/Detail_907/kif907_11.pdfThere is also a bus from the airport to Schwedenplatz and another that goes to Westbahnhof viaMeidling Hauptbahnhof. Fare: € 7,00 (the ticket is not valid for other public transport facilities).Travelling time: approx. 20 minutes.13

The City Airport Train (CAT) takes only about 16 minutes from the airport to "Wien Mitte“ station.Fare: € 10,00 (the ticket is not valid for other public transport facilities). The first train leaves at6:05 a.m. (intervals of 30 minutes), the last leaves at 11:35 p.m.: www.cityairporttrain.com2. Arrival by trainFor information regarding public transport facilities in Vienna, see:http://www.wienerlinien.atTimetable information of "Wiener Linien":http://www.wienerlinien.at/wl/ep/tab.do/pageTypeId/9082II-C. Living expensesThe table below shows the monthly living expenses for students in Austria. The numbers givenare average values, any of which may be subject to more or less violent fluctuations. They areintended as guidelines to help you calculate your requirements and are by no means binding.Accommodation costs are calculated on the basis of what you would have to pay for a room in ahall of residence or in a shared flat.Accommodation (including heating and electricity) € 250-350Food € 250Study and personal requirements, books, culture, entertainment € 270Monthly expenses € 770-870II-D. Accommodation1. Halls of residenceIf you want to rent a room in a hall of residence, please select one of the two options in order toobtain a place:A) You can apply at the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Educationand Research (Österreichischer Austauschdienst)) if you would like to reserve a room in astudent hall of residence. If so, please fill in the online application form for a place in a studentresidence as early as possible:http://housing.oead.ac.at/Deadlines: August 15 for the winter semester, January 15 for the summer semesterPlease read the information concerning the agreement very carefully!Enter your data and send off the electronical form. You will then receive a confirmation e-mailcontaining the banking information of the OeAD. Transfer the required deposit to the OeADaccount. Please state your name or the name of the ERASMUS student on the bank transfer!Study the terms and conditions of the agreement very carefully!PLEASE NOTE: a place in a hall of residence will be reserved for you only after youhave paid the deposit!If you have questions concerning the reservation of a room in a student hall of residence, pleasecontact the OeAD:Österreichischer Austauschdienst, Wohnraumverwaltungs GmbH1010 Wien, Ebendorferstraße 7, Tel. +43-(0)1-534 08-851 or -852, Fax: +43-(0)1-534 08-899E-Mail: housing@oead.ac.atPlease note that the OeAD will charge a monthly administrative fee of € 18 and that the amountof the deposit is € 750 (as from winter semester 2012/13).If you want to arrive before the start of the semester or if you want to take a language course andtherefore will need a room at an earlier date, please state so on the form. The OeAD will do itsbest to comply with your wishes. Most rooms are two person bedrooms; you may rent a singlebedroom upon request, depending on availability.14

B) You may also find a place in a hall of residence by yourself. In this case, please contact themanagement of the hall in question in good time. Do not fill in the form on the OeAD page inthat case. Please note: the waiting period for a place in a hall of residence may be very long!For a list of halls of residence in Vienna, see the following link:http://www.oeh.ac.at/#/studierenleben/wohnen/studierendenheime/2. Private accommodationUpon request, our office will provide ERASMUS students who prefer private accommodationwith the contact data of persons with private rooms to rent.Please note that we can only send you information. We cannot mediate between landlord andtenant, and we do not accept any liability.ESN (ERASMUS Student Network) has established a forum on "Facebook“ where people canpost information on available rooms or flats: http://esn.univie.ac.at/There are also internet pages on which private accommodation is offered:http://www.wohnenboerse.athttp://www.jobwohnen.athttp://www.casaswap.com/http://www.erasmate.com/3. Youth hostelshttp://www.oejhv.atIf you cannot move into your room immediately after your arrival in Vienna, you might staytemporarily in one of the following youth hostels. In most of these youth hostels breakfast andsheets are included. However, you will have to bring your own towels.Jugendgästehaus HütteldorfSchloßberggasse 8, A-1130 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-877 15-01http://www.oejhv.at/quartier/1130/1130.htmJugendherberge MyrthengasseMyrthengasse 7, A-1070 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-523 63 16http://www.oejhv.at/quartier/1070/1070.htmJugendgästehaus BrigittenauFriedrich-Engels-Platz 24, A-1200 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-332 82 94http://www.oejhv.at/quartier/1200/1200.htmHostel SchlossherbergeSavoyenstraße 2, A-1160 Wien, Tel: +43-(0)1-481 0300http://www.oejhv.at/quartier/1160/1160.htmHostel RuthensteinerRobert-Hamerling-Gasse 24, A-1150 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-893 42 02http://www.hostelruthensteiner.comWombat’s City HostelGrangasse 6, A-1150 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-897 23 36http://www.wombats.atII-E. Health insuranceFor your health insurance coverage in Austria, you need your EHIC (European Health InsuranceCard). This card grants you access to the same services that are available to Austrian policyholders. It entitles you to visit any Austrian National Health physician (Kassenarzt – see below)and receive medical treatment free of charge.15

Students from Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro or Macedonia willreceive a form (TR/A3, HR/A3, SRB/A3, BIH/A3, YU/A3 or MK/A3) in their home country.Upon submission of this form to the "Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse" (address: see below), youwill receive a health insurance certificate (Krankenschein) entitling you to visit any AustrianNational Health physician (Kassenarzt – see below) and receive medical treatment free ofcharge.Students from non-EU/EEA countries or students who have no health insurance are advised totake out a student self-insurance policy (Studentenselbstversicherung) with the WienerGebietskrankenkasse. You will need your enrolment documents (“Studienblatt” and“Studienbestätigung”) and the confirmation of registration (Meldebestätigung) of the MunicipalDistrict Office (Magistratisches Bezirksamt). All international students, irrespective ofnationality, are entitled to take out such a self-insurance policy. The current premium is € 50.15per month. This insurance will guarantee you medical treatment free of charge.If you wish to take out a self-insurance policy, please contact "Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse“:Wiener GebietskrankenkasseA-1100 Wien, Wienerbergstraße 15-19, Tel. +43-(0)1-601 22-0(Postadresse: A-1103 Wien, Postfach 6000)http://www.wgkk.atOpening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Thursdays 7:30 a. m. – 4:00 p.m.The Student Mobility Office will be pleased to help you fill in your application form. Do notforget to cancel your policy before your departure!For a list of doctors (“Kassenärzte”) in Vienna (with a possibility of selection by language)see: http://www.praxisplan.at/ (Under "Krankenkasse“, select: "Alle Kassen“.)II-F. Libraries1. The Library of the University of Vienna (Universitätsbibliothek, UB)http://ub.univie.ac.at/The Library of the University of Vienna consists of the main library, situated in the mainbuilding, comprising the Large Reading Room (Großer Lesesaal), the catalogue hall(Katalogsaal), the circulation desk (Ortsleihe), the textbook collection (Lehrbuchsammlung),which provides up-to-date textbooks, and other facilities.If you want to use the university library, you will need to ask for a library sticker at theinformation counter in the lending department (Entlehnabteilung) and affix the sticker to yourstudent ID card. To obtain a sticker, you must submit your student ID card (see chapter I-E) andyour confirmation of registration (Meldebestätigung – see chapter II-A-2).The opening hours for the main reading room (Hauptlesesaal) (throughout the academic year,with the exception of holidays) are the following: Mondays – Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.,Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Please note: shorter opening hours during the holidays!)The opening hours of the lending department (Entlehnung), textbook collection(Lehrbuchsammlung), inter-library loans (Fernleihe), special reading room (Sonderleseraum)and the periodicals room (Zeitschriftensaal) (throughout the semester, with the exception ofholidays) are:Mondays – Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Please note: different (shorter) opening hoursduring the holidays!)Most departments have their own technical libraries containing the specialised literaturerequired for the relevant field of study. You are advised to familiarise yourself both with themain library and with the technical library of your department. If you need help, ask thelibrarian at your department or the librarian in the catalogue hall in the main library. You canalso take advantage of one of the guided tours of the university library. The times of theseguided tours will be posted near the circulation desk (Ortsleihe) at the start of the semester.16

There are also free information leaflets that you will find at the barrier of the entrance into theLarge Reading Room.Some textbooks can be purchased at a discount in the university bookshops (e.g.: Facultas Shopin the NIG (Neues Institutsgebäude) and AAKH-Campus) with so-called "HörerInnenscheine"(available in the secretaries' offices of the various departments); you may also buy copy cards atreduced prices there.2. The Austrian National Libraryhttp://www.onb.ac.at/Josefsplatz 1, A-1010 WienTel.: +43-(0)1-534 10-0The Austrian National Library (Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, ONB) is the most importantlibrary in Austria. It collects all the literature published or printed in Austria, as well as allpublications concerning Austria and all that is published by Austrian authors. It comprises morethan 1.8 million volumes. The library charges a user's fee of € 10 per year.For the opening hours of the library, see: http://www.onb.ac.at/ev/services/oeff.php3. Libraries of the City of Viennahttp://www.buechereien.wien.atYou can also borrow books from the libraries of the City of Vienna. The address of the mainlibrary is Urban-Loritz-Platz 2A, 1070 Wien.II-G. IT-Services of the University of Vienna1. u:net/UNIVISonlinewww.unet.univie.ac.atu:net provides, amongst other things: Use of the public PC rooms of the University of Vienna (internet access, MS Office ...) an e-mail address in the form of "aSTUDENT ID NUMBER@unet.univie.ac.at" webspace for your personal website access to UNIVISonline (information regarding exam results, change of address...)For registration on u:net (u:net-Anmeldung), you will need:Your student ID number (Matrikelnummer) which you will receive by e-mail atthe beginning of August (winter semester) or February (summer semester) at the latestYour password which you have chosen during your online pre-registrationAdditionally, you must enter another, freely chosen password. (5–8 characters, nospecial characters, no blanks; please note that these characters are case-sensitive!)You will receive a u:net-UserID ("a“+student ID-number (Matrikelnummer), e.g.a1234567). With your u:net-UserID and the chosen password, you will have internet access andaccess to the PC rooms of the University of Vienna immediately (printing is possible afterapprox. one hour).The u:net account will allow you the access to the UNIVISonline system in which you will beable to change your data (address, etc.) and check and download your exam results:http://univis.univie.ac.at/Many fields of study also use this system for their course and exam registration.Please enter your current address and telephone number into your UNIVISonline account. Ifyour e-mail address should change or expire, please correct it in UNIVISonline and sendus an e-mail with your new e-mail address to: erasmus.incoming@univie.ac.at17

2. Vienna University Computer Center (Zentraler Informatikdienst, ZID) / IT-courseshttp://www.univie.ac.at/ZID/Helpdesk of the Vienna University Computer Center (Service- and Beratungszentrum des ZID)NIG (Neues Institutsgebäude), Staircase II, ground floorUniversitätsstraße 7, A-1010 Wienhttp://www.univie.ac.at/ZID/helpdesk/E-Mail: helpdesk.zid@univie.ac.atTel.: +43-(0)1-4277-140 60Opening hours: Mondays – Fridays 9:00 am – 6 pmThe Vienna University Computer Center also offers reasonably priced IT-courses for students.For more detailed information, see: http://data.univie.ac.at/kurs/bin/kursang.pl/3. Print and Copy ServiceThe Vienna University Computer Center also offers the u:print print and copy service.For more information, see: http://www.univie.ac.at/ZID/uprint-kopieren/II-H. Other practical tips1. Price reductions for studentsAvailable for: public transport, railways, theatres, concerts, museums, textbooks, etc.For further information, contact the department for social affairs (Sozialreferat) of the AustrianNational Union of Students (ÖH)Spitalgasse 2, AAKH Hof 1, A-1090 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-4277-195 532. Opening hours of shopsShops are generally open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p. m.; grocery storesand supermarkets open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Saturdays, most shops close at 5 p.m.There are also small supermarkets at train stations (e.g. at the Westbahnhof, at the stations ofWien-Praterstern and Wien-Mitte, at the Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) which are usually open in theevening and also on weekends.3. Banks/post officesMost banks are open on Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00p.m.; on Thursdays, they stay open till 5:30 p.m. Students will be offered favourable conditionsby most banks when opening an account ("Studentenkonto"); however, it is recommended tocompare offers.The opening hours of most post offices are on Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noonand from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Main Post Office (Hauptpostamt) at Fleischmarkt 19 inthe City Centre (Innere Stadt) is open daily (including Sundays and holidays) from6:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m.4. Public transporthttp://www.wienerlinien.atVienna has an excellent public transport system that includes the U-Bahn (underground),Straßenbahn (trams), bus services and the Schnellbahn (city train network) and that providestransport services from approximately 5:00 a.m. to past midnight (approx. 0:30 a.m.). There isalso a network of night buses (NightLine) and 24-hour underground services on certain days(see below). Public transport timetables are available at the booking offices (Vorverkaufsstellen)of Wiener Linien. Up-to-date timetables for smart phones (only in German):http://www.qando.at/site/de/home.htmIf you are intending to stay in Vienna for a whole semester and are under 26 as well as haveregistered your address in Vienna as your Austrian main residence (see also: chapter II-A-2),you can buy a 5-month semester ticket (September–January,February–June) for the reducedprice of €75. During the holiday months July and August, reduced monthly tickets are availablefor € 29,50. All other students can buy monthly tickets for € 45.18

NightLine: there are 22 lines that offer transport services every night between 1:00 a.m. and5:00 a.m., at 30-minute intervals. Holders of weekly, monthly or semester tickets are entitled touse these services free of extra charge; all others must buy an extra ticket for the price of€ 2. Tickets are available at all the booking offices (Vorverkaufsstellen) of Wiener Linien, intobacconist's shops and from automatic vending machines. Tickets bought on the bus cost€ 2,20. Additionally, the underground (U-Bahn) offers 24-hour service during the nights fromFridays to Saturdays, from Saturdays to Sundays and during the nights preceding publicholidays, at 15-minute intervals.Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen): http://www.oebb.at/You may purchase the so-called "Vorteilscard

2. Cinemas, theatresFor the cinema programme, see: http://www.skip.at.On certain days, cinemas will offer discount prices. Some cinemas also grant price reductions tostudents (show your student ID card). Some cinemas, for instance, the Engish Cinema Haydn(Mariahilferstraße 57-59), the Votiv Kino (Währinger Straße 12), the De France(Schottenring 5), the Burg Kino (Opernring 19), the Filmcasino (Margaretenstraße 78) and theArtis International (Schultergasse 5) mainly show films in English or the original version.Students up to 27 years of age will get a price reduction in many theatres upon presentation oftheir student ID card (Austrian Federal Theatres, e.g. the Burgtheater …). In addition there isoften a possibility to buy remaining tickets cheaper or standing places at the door.(http://www.bundestheater.at/).3. Sportshttp://www.unisport.at/http://www.univie.ac.at/USI-Wien/The departments of sports (Sportreferat) of the Austrian National Union of Students(ÖH) in the AAKH, Spitalgasse 2, court no. 1, A-1090 Wien, Tel.: +43-(0)1-4277-19545and the Universitäts-Sportinstitut (USI) , Auf der Schmelz 6a, A-1150 Wien,Tel.: +43-(0)1-4277-17001, offer a large number of activities.Each semester there is a wide range of sports courses available. Registration to courses ismandatory.For keen sportsmen and -women, Vienna provides a large number of bicycle paths, one of whichleads directly to the University of Vienna.There are several options to enjoy outdoor activities in Vienna, such as the Donauinsel or theWienerwald.4. CanteensA university canteen (Mensa) is a self-service restaurant for students. Canteens offer meals atparticularly low prices. Some canteens also incorporate a café.A set meal at a canteen will cost between ~ € 3.50 and € 6.50. If you show them yourstudent ID card and the "canteen sticker" (Mensapickerl) - obtainable from the advisory centreof the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) on Campus; court no. 1 - you get a discount of50 cents per menu (“Mensa-Menü”). For more information, see (in German only):http://www.oeh.univie.ac.at/studieren/mensen-pickerl/5. MarketsThere are several very interesting markets in Vienna. They offer a wide variety of food, fromfresh fruits and vegetables to meat, sausages, game and poultry and many other types offood. The best-known and most exciting market is the "Naschmarkt", where you will alsoencounter a lively mixture of people of different nationalities.Most markets are open on Mondays to Fridays between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and onSaturdays between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.20

II-J. Emergency telephone numbers122 Feuerwehr (fire brigade)133 Polizei (police)144 Rettung (emergency ambulance services)112 Euronotruf (emergency call number valid in all countries of the EU)141 Ärzte-Funkdienst (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) (emergency medical services)1455 Apothekenbereitschaftsdienst (pharmacy services outside of opening hours)(0)1-71 71 9 Frauennotruf (emergency call centre for women)(0)1-406 43 43 Vergiftungsinformationszentrale (Poisons Information Service Centre)II-K. Safety informationFor questions regarding safety issues at the university, please contact: http://rrm.univie.ac.at/For informations regarding fire safety, please read the general fire safety regulations:http://rrm.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/rrm/Download/Brandschutzordnung.englisch.pdfII-L. AbbreviationsAAKHAKHCIUFSIBHGKOVOLVNIGOeADÖBBÖHp.A.PSSESoSeUBUEVOWSZIDAltes Allgemeines Krankenhaus, Alserstraße 4, A-1090 WienAllgemeines Krankenhaus, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090 WienCentre International Universitaire, Schottengasse 1, A-1010 WienForschungsservice und Internationale Beziehungen (Research Services andInternational Relations)Hauptgebäude (main building)kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis (annotated course catalogue)Lehrveranstaltung (course)Neues Institutsgebäude, Universitätsstraße 7, A-1010 WienÖsterreichischer Austauschdienst (Austrian Agency for International Cooperationin Education and Research)Österreichische Bundesbahn (Austrian Federal Railways)Österreichische HochschülerInnenschaft (Austrian National Union of Students)persönliche Anmeldung (registration in person)Proseminar (introductory seminar course)Seminar (seminar course)Sommersemester (summer semester)Universitätsbibliothek (university library)Übung (exercise)Vorlesung (lecture)Winter semesterZentraler Informatikdienst (Vienna University Computer Center)Edition notice:Research Services and International Relations,University of ViennaDr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, A-1010 WienResponsible for content: Mag. Karin Krall Information updated in: March 201221