Austrian universities are an attractive destination for foreign students. But they often have greater initial difficulties than their native counterparts. In addition to looking for a place to study and an apartment, there are also a bunch of formalities waiting for them. One question that arises here is what happens to them when they become […]
There are few things about student life that are the subject of as many different stories as student grants. For a better perspective, we have summarized the most important key points for you and explain what will change for you in autumn 2022. Basic information on student grants According to Austrian law, the student grant […]
The day had started so well. “Today I’m going to study properly at home,” you thought with conviction over your morning coffee. Three hours later you realize: Somehow I didn’t get anything done. Is this familiar to you? You are not alone! Many students find it difficult to learn effectively at home – both starting […]
Economics Minister Habeck has asked Austrian to take shorter showers to save energy. But does that really save a lot? Where can energy costs be reduced most effectively? An overview. Almost two thirds of Germans shower at least once a day. The average daily shower time is eight to twelve minutes. About 20 percent of […]
Summer has finally arrived! And this year we want to enjoy it to the full. That’s why we’ve put together an extensive to-do list and tell you what you shouldn’t miss in Austria this summer. Zipline Annaberg Is your spirit animal a nimble mountain goat? Or are you more of a team sloth? Whether you’re […]
The slow end of the Corona measures makes us quietly hope for normality again after two years of waivers and restrictions – and also has us dreaming of our next holiday. So knock on wood and dust off your passports as we bring you the best travel destinations for the afterlife, while keeping safety in […]
“Bring the wine spritzer!” You can only toast to the most frequently quoted statement by our former mayor, Michael Häupl. To make everyday life a little more colourful and enjoy the spring-like temperatures, we tell you where you can get particularly unusual spritzers in Vienna. Wine spritzers are always a good idea, whether spring, summer, […]
I recently got into conversation with an acquaintance of a friend of mine. Both of us, originally from another federal state, immediately found common ground: A new home – Vienna! The most liveable of cities that we’ve come to know and love! However, we both agreed that coming from a rural backwater it had taken […]
Coliving motivates and inspires “Just go for a stroll, take a walk on the clouds…” If it can’t be the clouds – as it says in the Konstantin Wecker song – then at least explore one of the numerous routes that Vienna offers for walking. Recharge your batteries on these walks through Vienna, top up […]
Welcome to saving money in the shared flat, welcome to true student life. Living in a shared apartment is (so they say) a real must in personality development and is (in retrospect) described by many as the best (and probably also the most sleepless) time as a student. However, in order for you to be able […]
Important aspects of flatsharing Starting your own flatshare and living with friends can be a great idea and a lot of fun. But it can also result in friendships breaking up, so it’s not something to be gone into lightly! You need to make sure that you know a bit about the finances involved, tenancy […]
Learning Agreement (Explanation, structure and help with completion) When it comes to a semester abroad, most students think of foreign places, new cultures and exciting trips. Of course, they should do some studying as well – but the focus is usually on experiencing a foreign country. When organising semesters abroad, it is usually necessary to […]
If you spend some time on the university campus, visit a few bars or simply mingle with the student crowd, one thing quickly becomes clear: the Austrian capital is a real melting pot of different dialects and origins. And you were probably born somewhere else too. Reason enough to familiarise yourself with the most important […]
Forward planning is one of the keys to successful studying. You should therefore plan each semester in good time – even if the holidays have only just begun. Above all, administrative processes and bureaucratic procedures must be completed on time. Just as important when the new semester starts: prompt registration for all your courses. It […]
Self-doubt, roller coaster rides of emotions, desperate trips to the library, shaking, professors who simply say “exam-relevant” in the lectures, caffeine overloads and panic attacks – as if the exam phase wasn’t already an absolute horror . Now there are even more lousy complications: The exam is now a virtual exam, the oral exam a […]