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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you have the corona blues? We’ll show you how you can make your free time in lockdown at home and in Vienna colourful and varied with games, sports, music and fun. Our everyday life has been turned upside down again by corona. So that the ceiling doesn’t fall on you, we have tips on […]
The corona virus has found its way all over the world and turned life as we knew it upside down in Austria as well. The universities were not spared from this either. In this article, you will learn what effects can be felt in the field of studying. Effects of corona on the world of […]
The webinar for legal basics and application tips for internships and work during and after your studies will take place on 14th of december from 10am – 11.30am. Webinar for legal basics and application tips Do you come from a third country and would like to gain a foothold in Austria? It is important to […]
The University of Vienna improved by 27 places, the Medical University of Graz is among the top 200 for the first time at 196th place. The University of Vienna came in 137th this time. For the first time, two Austrian universities are placed in the top 200 in the annual Times Higher Education Ranking. In […]
You have graduated or are about to graduate from school and are now wondering “What should I study?” We can’t answer that question, but our seven tips can help you find an answer. As the saying goes – “If you have a choice, you are spoiled for choice”. There are around 3,600 different courses of […]