Master Exchange Programs

Studying abroad successfully

takes about a year of lead time and careful preparation! The following pages provide detailed information on all the important steps you need to take to get ready to study abroad:

deadlines

Summer Semester 2013
Semester abroad
APPLICATION DEADLINES
BACHELOR/MASTER
OVERSEAS
March 19 - March 26, 2012
EUROPE
May 14 - May 22, 2012

ADDITIONAL
APPLICATION PERIOD
BACHELOR/MASTER
June 20 - June 27, 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE
International Summer University ISU^WU (on campus)
March 30, 2012

IO Spotlight

Go Europe!
ERASMUS
Photo Exhibition
„Ich l(i)ebe Europa!“ (I love/live Europe) as a highlight of the IO-Infosession for Exchange Programs in Europe

The following list will give you a quick overview of all the important points you need to consider when planning and completing a semester abroad. ALL THE INFORMATION you need to prepare to study abroad has been brought together in the INFOBOX on this page. Please read all the information sheets through carefully!

1. INFORMATION und PLANNING

- When is the best time to go abroad?
- What is the earliest that a master student can go abroad?
- What are the application deadlines?
- Where can I get more information?
- How do I find the right partner university?
- How many and what kind of study abroad spots are available?
- What are the application requirements?

2. APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS

- When do I need to apply?
- How does the application process work?
- How does the selection and nomination process work?
- When and how do I get the results?
- How often can I go abroad?
- Are scholarships available and what are the minimum requirements?
- What courses are approved for credit transfer?

3. STUDYING ABROAD and RETURNING to WU

How do I prepare for my trip

- What events am I required to attend before I leave?
- Have I had ALL necessary documents approved and signed by the WU and my partner university and submitted and sent them on time?
- When do I have to turn in my scholarship application?
- Have the courses I selected been academically approved?
- When do I have to see about getting visa and taking health precautions - (insurances, vaccinations)
- Am I exempt from paying tuition during my semester abroad?
- Do I have to pay my Student Union fees (ÖH-Beitrag)?
- How can I find tips and information from former exchange students at my partner university?

Studying in the host country and at the partner university

- Who can help me find housing?
- Can I change my selected courses?
- What formalities do I need to take into account for my scholarship?
- What documents do I need to have my host university approve?
- How can I positively represent the WU at my host university?

Welcome back to WU!

- What is the deadline for submitting all forms and documents for scholarship confirmation?
- What steps do I need to take to have the credits from my courses transferred?
- How should I write my first-hand review?
- How does outgoing survey by the International Office take place?
- How can I personally share my experience with the next WU outgoing students?

Information and Contact:

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
International Office
Main building (UZA1), Upper Level 2, Section B (blue section)

General Advising and Initial Consultation:

IO Advising Center (Frontoffice)
Opening Hours
Tel.: +43 1 31336 4310
Fax: +43 1 31336 90 4310
E-mail: zas@wu.ac.at

Advising for applicants and Initial Consultation:

Coordinator/in for Master Exchange Programs

Sandra Fuchshuber
Tel.: +43 1 31336 4310
Fax: +43 1 31336 90 4310
E-mail: sandra.fuchshuber@wu.ac.at

Scholarships

Katharina Thill
Tel.: +43 31336 4317
Fax: +43 31336 90 4317
E-mail: katharina.thill@wu.ac.at