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CONTENTS

A. FIRST STEPS AT BOKU ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4A 1. Registration at BOKU .................................................................................................................. 4

1. 1. Registration office ................................................................................................................ 41. 2. Course registration & BOKUonline ...................................................................................... 5

1. 3. Center for International Relations (ZIB) .............................................................................. 6A 2. Getting around at BOKU ............................................................................................................. 7A 3. PrintCopyScan ..................................................................................................................... 8A 4. Departments and Institutes ........................................................................................................ 8A 5. Library ........................................................................................................................................ 12A 6. Center for IT Services ............................................................................................................... 13A 7. Austrian Student Union ............................................................................................................ 13A 8. Tandem Learning ...................................................................................................................... 14A 9. Eating at BOKU .......................................................................................................................... 15A 10.Facultas-Shop ............................................................................................................................ 17A 11.Social life at BOKU .................................................................................................................... 17

11. 1. BOKU Facebook Exchange Group ................................................................................... 1711. 2. Newsletter for international students ................................................................................. 1711. 3. International "BOKU Stammtisch" (regular meeting) ........................................................ 1711. 4. ESN-EventsEvents of the ERASMUS Student Network ............................................... 1711. 5. TWIassociation for communication and integration .................................................... 1811. 6. Cultural activities ............................................................................................................... 18

B. FIRST STEPS IN VIENNA ------------------------------------------------------------------- 19B 1. Registration in Vienna .............................................................................................................. 19

1. 1. Local registration in Vienna ............................................................................................... 191. 2. Registration in Austria (for a stay longer than 3 months) .................................................. 20

B 2. Transport .................................................................................................................................... 202. 1. Wiener Linien .................................................................................................................... 202. 2. Austrian Federal Railway System (BB) .......................................................................... 212. 3. Bikes .................................................................................................................................. 212. 4. Cars ................................................................................................................................... 22

B 3. Bank account ............................................................................................................................. 22B 4. Phone and Internet .................................................................................................................... 22B 5. Shopping .................................................................................................................................... 23B 6. Sports ......................................................................................................................................... 23B 7. Cultural activities in Vienna ..................................................................................................... 24B 8. Illness or personal problems ................................................................................................... 25

8. 1. In case of illness ................................................................................................................ 258. 2. Psychosocial Crises .......................................................................................................... 26

8. 3. Problems with Drugs ......................................................................................................... 26B 9. Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 26B 10.Foreign representatives in Vienna .......................................................................................... 27

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Introduction

Dear International Student,

The team at the Center for International Relations is looking forward to welcoming you to Vienna.

We are certain that you will have an interesting, exciting and enjoyable semester/year at our universityand in our city. At BOKU, like at most of the other universities in Europe, people from differentcountries who speak different languages study, live and socialise together. Living with people from allover the world is a great experience and offers many new and exciting opportunities. We are lookingforward to supporting you during your time in Vienna and we will try our best to make your stay ascomfortable as possible. Your exchange coordinator at the Center for International Relations, as wellas your Buddy and your Austrian fellow students will be a great source of information. Feel free tocontact us!

The first step towards a successful stay as an exchange student is reading our information guidescalled Welcome to BOKU.

1) PLAN YOUR STAY: A PLAN YOUR STUDIES AT BOKU (Academic Calendar, Programmesand Programme structure at BOKU, Course Types, How to look for Courses, European CreditTransfer System, Thesis, Dissertation and Project Work, Language Courses, Tandem Language Learning without a course, Buddies, Studying with Children, Facilities for Studentswith Special Needs)B PLAN YOUR LIFE IN VIENNA(Entry & Residence Permits (Visa), Accommodation,Insurance, Vaccinations, Cost of living, Arrival in Vienna - When and Where)

2) FIRST STEPS: A FIRST STEPS AT BOKU(Registration at BOKU, Getting around at BOKU,Print Copy Scan, Departments - Institutes, Library, Center for IT Services, AustrianStudent Union, Tandem Language Learning, Eating at BOKU, Facultas-Shop, Social life atBOKU)B FIRST STEPS IN VIENNA (Registration in Vienna, Public Transport, Bank Account, MobilePhone and Internet, Shopping, Sports, Cultural Activities in Vienna, Illness or PersonalProblems, Safety, Foreign Representations in Vienna)

After having organised everything that you need in advance (see brochure A. PLAN YOUR STAY),this brochure FIRST STEPS helps you when you arrive. It answers questions such as: Where shouldI go to? When are my exams? How can I use the library? What can I do during the evenings andweekends?

You might also find some cultural differences between your home country and Austria. It is completelynormal to face challenges whilst adjusting to life in a new city. Everyone reacts differently to newsituations as we are all culturally different. The ZIB, your Buddy and your fellow students can help youto overcome any of these difficulties. Throw yourself into all of the opportunities presented and intoexploring new cultures, both Austrias and those of other international students. Enjoy and make themost of this fantastic, global experience. Were sure youll have a great time!

We would like to wish you all the best for your stay here, welcome to BOKU!

Center for International RelationsUniversity of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Peter-Jordan-Strasse 82aA-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 2600, Fax: +43 1 47654 2606http://www.boku.ac.at/international.html

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A. FIRST STEPS AT BOKU

A 1. Registration at BOKU

1. 1. Registration officePlease go to the Studienabteilung (Registration Office) immediately after your arrival.

Universitt fr Bodenkultur Studienabteilung (Registration Office)Gregor-Mendel-Haus, 2nd floor, at the main staircase, room 01

Augasse 2-6, A-1090 WienTel.: +43 1 47654 0, Fax +43 1 47654 1044

Email:studabt@boku.ac.athttp://www.boku.ac.at/en/studieninteressierte/kontakt-beratung/

Office hours:Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, 09.0012.00 am, Wed 2.004.00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Beforeyou go to register at the Registration Office (Studienabteilung), you have tocomplete theBOKUonline pre-registration.Please donotfill out the pre-registration for the summer semester before January (registrationsbefore December count for the winter semester and will be deleted!), or the pre-registration for thewinter semester before June (Pre-registrations before May count for the summer semester and will bedeleted!).The general deadline is on January 31st (summer semester) and on August 31st (wintersemester),but exchange students are able to pre-register later.

Upload a photo Fill in your nationality, otherwise you will be asked for an Austrian social security number

Please bring the following documents with you: Your letter of admission (Bescheid ber Zulassung zum Studium) which was sent to your

home address as soon as the application forms were complete and in order A valid passport or identity card

At the Registration Office you have to pay the student union fee of 18.50 by bank card (Maestro,Visa, Master Card ).

If you dont have a cash card, you can ask your Buddy to go with you to the Registration Office andpay with his/her card. (If you pay online or with a payment form, you can only activate yourBOKUonline account and register for courses approximately 5 days after having paid. Some courses

might be full by then!)

IMPORTANT:The student union fee is obligatory. Enrolment is only valid after payment. If you do not pay the studentunion fee, you cannot register for courses and will not get any certificates.Please be aware that students doing an internship or working on their thesis must also pay the studentunion fee. Otherwise you will not get a confirmation of your stay!

After enrolment you will receive your BOKUcard(= student identity card). Furthermore, you will get anemail addressand a user accountfor the computer labs.

If you are staying in Vienna for the whole academic year, another payment notification will be sent toyour BOKU e-mail address at the end of the winter semester. Then you have to pay the student union

fee of 18.50 for the summer semester.

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When you first register as a student in Austria, you will receive your personal registration number(Matrikelnummer). This number will be yours for the rest of your academic career in Austria, even ifyou change universities. Every letter and report will carry this number.

The BOKU card is the official confirmation that you are attending BOKU and it must be given to youpersonally. Confirmations of enrolment/continuation (Inskriptionsbesttigung) can be printed via

BOKUonline.

1. 2. Course registration & BOKUonline

At the admission at the Registration Office you get a pin codefor BOKUonline. If you pay the studentunion fee with your maestro cash card you can activate yourBOKUonline-accountimmediatelyafterwards.(Information:http://www.boku.ac.at/en/international/themen/wie-plane-ich-mein-studium-an-der-boku/nach-der-ankunft/anmeldung-an-der-boku/studienabteilung/).

BOKUonline is also the platform where you have to register for courses(For more Information see:http://www.boku.ac.at/en/center-for-international-relations-cir/themen/plan-your-studies-at-boku/upon-arrival/registration-at-boku/courses/).

Please consider: When and where are my courses? Are there any overlaps (especially for excursions, seminars and practices)?If yes, which courses can I take instead? See Scheduled Datesat course description atBOKUonline. It is not always a problem when courses overlap and it is sometimes unavoidable,particularly for lectures. (http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-coursetypes.html?&L=1) If necessary, you can change your learning agreement within the first 4 weeks of your stay.

Attention:Register as soon as possiblesome courses (excursions, seminars, practicals, ) can fillup very quickly.

The most important functions of BOKUonline: Registration for courses Registration for exams

Further functions of BOKUonline Course information Curricula Class schedule Timetable for students Exam information Certifications/results Staff Org. Einheiten (organizational units for the different university departments) Accounts Rooms

Please note: Contents of courses are accessible without having applied, but to register for courses and

exams it is necessary to have an activated BOKU-account. As part of theWelcome Days for international students a BOKUonline, teaching sessions will

take place.

Attendance at courses depends on the course type:Most courses are carried out in units of two semester hours per week (90 minutes, 1 unit = 45minutes). The semester usually lasts 15 weeks. Due to teaching reasons or the content, some courses

take the form of blocks (e.g. 3 hours every two weeks or 2 full days). For most course types theattendance is compulsory, however not for lectures.

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Of course we highly recommend that you attend all classes of the courses for which that you register.Course overlaps are quite common at BOKU (especially at Master level and if you do not strictly followone curriculum). Therefore it is important to check, which courses require absolute attendanceand which dont.Lectures (VO): If you have to miss classes /leave early or come late regularly, please talk to theteacher about it in advance!

Lecture (VO)Usually covers 2 units a week (1 unit = 45 minutes). Registration is not required and there is noattendance sheet. They are usually held by professors. Grades are based on a written or oral exam atthe end of the term.

Seminar (SE)The emphasis is on the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge. Assessment is based eitheron the final exam or a term paper that has to be submitted by the student. Active class participation isrequired and attendance is compulsory.

Practical courses (UE)The emphasis is on the acquisition of practical knowledge. Students are expected to participate

actively in class and therefore, must always attend.

Other Course TypesExcursion (EX) Lecture with Seminar (VS)Project (PJ) Lecture with Practical Work (VU)Seminar with Excursion (SX) Lecture with Excursion (VX)Practical Work with Excursion (UX) Lecture with Seminar and Excursion (VY)

Lecture with Practical Training and Excursion (VZ)

1. 3. Center for International Relations (ZIB)

The Center for International Relations (ZIB) will help you with your first steps at BOKU! Please cometo one of our information sessions First Steps right after your arrival. (If that is not possible, youcan also come directly to ZIB).The Incoming Coordinators at ZIB are looking forward to welcoming you at their office.

At the information sessions ZIB provides you with: A checklist for the arrival with information about the enrolment to BOKU and the course

registration The programme of the Welcome Days Meldezettel and registration form The form for getting the Semesterticket of the Wiener Linien Information about Vienna and a city map

In addition you should contact them, if you: Need a confirmation of arrival /confirmation of stay Have changes of or questions about your Learning Agreement. (Please only complete the

changes form, when you are really sure about the courses you are taking) Have questions about prolonging your stay Have general questions about your stay or want to talk about personal problems

If you have scientific questions about your subjects, please contact your departmental coordinator List of ERASMUS departmental coordinators:

http://www.mercer.com/newsroom/2014-quality-of-living-survey.html List of Ceepus programme coordinators:

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-out-c-information.html?&L=1 List of Joint Study coordinators:

http://www.boku.ac.at/int-out-js-howtoapply.html?&L=1

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Contact details of the programme coordinators can be found in the programme information at theRegistration Office.

Your buddy can also be a helpful source of information!

During the Welcome Daysyou will receive information about studying at BOKU and practical issues.

We also offer a guided city tour and a university tour free of charge. Further excursions are offered bythe Referat fr Internationales at the Students Union.

Universitt fr BodenkulturCenter for International Relations

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82a, A-1190 Wienhttps://www.boku.ac.at/international.html?&L=1

Tel.: +43 1 47654 2621

Office hours:Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 12.00 am

Wednesday also from 2.00 to 4.00 pm

A 2. Getting around at BOKU

BOKU has3 main campuses (http://www.boku.ac.at/en/international/themen/wie-plane-ich-mein-studium-an-der-boku/nach-der-ankunft/wo-ist-was/):

Wien - Trkenschanze Wien - Muthgasse:directly at the last station of the subway line U4. Tulln:reachable by train in 20 mins

You can get a first impression of BOKU with ourvirtual toursat:http://www.boku4you.at/studieren-der-boku/start-ins-studium/wo-ist-was?

How to find roomsYou can find rooms in BOKUonline in the "search" select-list on the right. You will also find the room inevery course description including a link to a map of the building.

Transport to BOKU Trkenschanze

Bus Line 40 AThis connects the city centre and the U6 (Whringer Strae stop) with Gregor-Mendel-House (mainbuilding) - Linnplatz stop and with the ZIB and other departmental buildings at the "Dnenstraestop.

Bus Line 37This connects the U4 (Spittelau stop) and the U6 (Nudorfer Strae stop) with the BOKUheadquarters (terminal stop Dnenstrae).

Bus Line 10 AThis connects the S-Bahn (Gersthof or Heiligenstadt stops) and the U4 (Heiligenstadt stop) withthe BOKU buildings. Furthermore, it also connects the BOKU headquarters with the buildings inMuthgasse (transfer to bus line 11A or use the pedestrian terminal towards Muthgasse).

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A 3. PrintCopyScan

To use the multi-function devices (printers, scanners and photocopiers) at BOKU, you need to useyour BOKUcardor your BOKUaccountlogin details with your current password. An overview oflocations is available athttp://www.boku.ac.at/bokuprint-standorte.html?&L=0.

!!PLEASE NOTE!! You can also print from any workstation in the PC-Pools(http://www.boku.ac.at/zid/themen/everybodys-needs/drucken-plotten/bokuprint/geraete-standorte/?&L=0).

In order to print, copy or scan with your BOKUcard, you have to top it upwith money at thepayment machines. The payment machinesare located in the Exner House (copy room EG/31) andin the Muthgasse (Aula Muthgasse II).

The options for printing, copying andscanning at BOKU are BOKUprint, UniFlow, and iPrint.At BOKU, there are also many public access devices (the locations can be found at:http://www.boku.ac.at/bokuprint-standorte.html?&L=0). For the use of UniFlow you need a Quick-Chip-Card.

Instructions for using the multi-function devices and more information can be found on thewebsite of the Information Technology Services (ZID) athttp://www.boku.ac.at/zid-drucken.html?&L=0(mostly in German) and athttps://www.boku.ac.at/int-in-boku-printcopyscan.html?&L=1.

A 4. Departments and Institutes

The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences is divided into 15 departments:

Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering Department of Biotechnology

Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment Department of Nano biotechnology Department of Chemistry Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Department of Spatial-, Landscape-, and Infrastructure-Sciences, Department of Economics and Social Sciences Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences Department of Crop Sciences Department of Agro biotechnology (IFA Tulln) Department of Applied Genetics and Cell Biology

Furthermore, there are also some other special facilities and Scientific Research initiatives (e.g.Centre for Development Research). Information about these can be found at this link:http://www.boku.ac.at/en/scientific-initiatives-and-other-scientific-units/Every department is allocated a three-digit number, which should facilitate the search when selectingcourses. H is the classification letter for BOKU. These departments are then divided into severalinstitutes.

The institute of the various departments cannot always be found in the same building. The statedaddresses refer to the contact person of the department. Further information can be found on theBOKU-homepage athttp://www.boku.ac.at/.

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Department of Material Sciences and Process Engineering (H 890) Institute of Wood Science and Technology (H 891) Institute of Physics and Materials Science (H 892) Institute for Chemical and Energy Engineering (H 893) Institute for Molecular Modelling and Simulation (H 894)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 WienKontakt:martina.chobot@boku.ac.at

Department of Biotechnology (H 790) Institute for Applied Microbiology - IAM (H 791) Bioinformatics (H793)

Muthgasse 18, A-1190 Wiencontact:office@iam.boku.ac.at

Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment (H 810) Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control (H 811) Institute of Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management (H 812) Institute of Waste Management (H 813) Institute of Meteorology (H 814) Institute of Hydraulics and Rural Water Management (H 815) Institute of Water Management, Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering (H 816) Institute of Safety- and Risk Science (H 877)

Max Emanuel-Strae 17, A-1190 Wiencontact:franziska.schmuttermeier@boku.ac.at

Department of Nano Biotechnology (H 801)

Gregor Mendel-Strae 33, A-1180 WienContact:dieter jaeger@boku.ac.at

Department of Chemistry (H 770) Division of Analytical Chemistry (H 771) Division of Biochemistry (H 772) Division of Organic Chemistry (H 773)

Muthgasse 18, A-1190 Wiencontact:chemie@boku.ac.at

Department of Integrative Biology (H 830) Institute of Botany (H 831) Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management (H 832) Institute of Zoology (H 833) Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research (H 834) Institute of Mathematics (H 835)

Gregor Mendel Strae 33, A-1180 Wiencontact: wolfgang.ruppert@boku.ac.at

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Department of Food Sciences and Technology (H 750) Division of Animal Food and NutritionAFN (H 751) Division of Food TechnologyFT (H 752) Division of Food BiotechnologyFB (H 753) Division of Food Microbiology and HygieneFM (H 754)

Division of Food ChemistryFC (H 755) Division of Food Quality AssuranceFQ (H 756)

Muthgasse 18, A-1190 Wiencontact:wolfgang.kneifel@boku.ac.atorhelena.szabot@boku.ac.at

Department of Spatial, Landscape, and Infrastructure Sciences (H 850) Institute of Applied Statistics and ComputingIASC (H 851) Institute of Landscape ArchitectureILA (H 852) Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation PlanningILEN (H 853) Institute of Landscape Planning (H 854) Institute of Spatial Planning and Rural DevelopmentIRUB (H 855) Institute for Transport StudiesIVe (H 856) Institute of Surveying, Remote Sensing and Land InformationIVFL (H 857)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wiencontact:rali@boku.ac.at

Department of Economics and Social Sciences (H 730) Institute of Sustainable Economic Development (H 731) Institute of Forest, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy (H 732) Institute of Agricultural and Forestry Economics (H 733) Institute of Production and Logistics (H 734) Institute of Marketing and Innovation (H 735) Institute of Law (H 736) Chair for Business Economics of the Forest Sector (H 7301)

Feistmantelstrae 4, A-1180 Wiencontact:christina.roder@boku.ac.at

Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems (H 930) Division of Agricultural Engineering (H 931) Division of Livestock Sciences (H 932) Division of Organic Farming (H 933)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wiencontact:melanie.loeffler@boku.ac.at

Department of Structural Engineering and Natural Hazards (H 870) Institute of Mountain Risk EngineeringIAN (H 871) Institute of Applied GeologyIAG (H 872) Institute of Geotechnical EngineeringIGT (H 873) Institute of Soil BioengineeringIBLB (H 874) Institute of Structural EngineeringIKI (H 875)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wiencontact: evelin.kamper@boku.ac.at

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Department of Forest and Soil Sciences (H 910) Institute of Soil Science (H 911) Institute of Forest Ecology (H 912) Institute of Silviculture (H 913) Institute of Forest Growth (H 914)

Institute of Forest Engineering (H 915) Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection (H 916) Forest Demonstration Centre (H 917)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wiencontact: karl.stampfer@boku.ac.at

Department of Crop Sciences (H 950) Division of Agronomy (H 951) Division of Vegetables and Ornamentals (H 952) Division of Plant Protection (H 953) Division of Plant Breeding (H 957) Division of Viticulture and Pomology (H 958) Experimental Farm Gro-Enzersdorf (H 955)

Gregor-Mendel-Strae 33, A-1180 WienContact:gertraud.burghardt@boku.ac.at

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology - IFA Tulln (H 970) Biotechnology in Plant Production (H 971) Natural Materials (H 972) Centre for Analytical Chemistry (H 973) Environmental Biotechnology (H 974) Biotechnology in Animal Production (H 975)

Konrad Lorenz Strae 20, A-3430 Tullncontact:renate.hoermann@boku.ac.at

Department of Applied Genetics and Cell Biology (DAGZ)

Muthgasse 18A-1190 Wiencontact:eva_maria.gelb@boku.ac.at

Service Units

Here you will find information on the central service units of BOKU. For an overview about whichservices are offered by which service units, see theresearch,education andservices menus at:http://www.boku.ac.at/en/management-administration/service-units/.

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A 5. Library

The library contains books relevant to the fields of study at the university. These being generalengineering sciences, general natural sciences, agriculture, forestry, water and waste management,food science and biotechnology, landscape planning, environmental sciences and economics. All in

all, around 500,000 volumes, 2,300 scientific magazines and about 6,000 maps and atlases areavailable.

To borrow books you will be required to register. You do this at the main desk in the library by showingyour student I.D. and then filling out the form for users (Stammdatenblattfr Benutzer)(http://www.boku.ac.at/fileadmin/data/H05000/H18000/_TEMP_/Stamm_benutzer.pdf).

The search and reservation of books as well as the extension of the loan period can be completed viathe internet. You can borrow a maximum number of 10 volumes at the same time. In addition, you canreserve a maximum number of 5 volumes via the online-catalogue.

At the beginning of each semester, a short session on how to use the library is offered. A useful libraryguide can be found on the university librarys homepage.

The library offers a workstation for the blind or visually impaired persons (VIP).

In addition to the main library there are three more specialised libraries (Fachbibliotheken) Fachbibliothek fr Lebensmittel- und Biotechnologie

Muthgasse 18, Zwischengescho A-1190 WienOpening hours:

Mo- Th 9.00 am8.00 pm, Fr 9.00 am5.00 pm(lecture free time: according to the signs)

Fachbibliothek SOWIRE(Specialised Library for Social Sciences and Law)

Feistmantelstrae 4, A-1180 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 4412

Fachbibliothek Wald, Natur, Technik(Specialised Library for Forest, Nature and Engineering)

Peter-Jordan-Strae 70, A-1190 WienTel.: +43 1 47654 4371

Universitt fr BodenkulturUniversittsbibliothek

Wilhelm-Exner-HausPeter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 2060, Fax: +43 1 47654 2092E-Mail: ub.support@boku.ac.at

http://www.boku.ac.at/bib.html?&L=1Opening hours:

Mo-Th 8.30 am8.00 pm (borrowing until 7.45 pm),Fr 8.30 am5.00 pm (borrowing until 4.45 pm)

(Opening Times during lecture free periods: MonFri 8am until 4pm)

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A 6. Center for IT Services

The Center for IT Services (Zentraler Informatikdienst, ZID) is responsible for creating and running thenetworking, communication, and computing infrastructure for the BOKU University. They provide manyservices.

Zentraler Informatikdienst (ZID)Peter-Jordan-Strae 82, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 2100, Fax: +43 1 47654 2149Email:zid-sek@boku.ac.at

Hotline (for technical problems): +43 47654 2107Email:hotline@boku.ac.athttp://www.boku.ac.at/zid/

BOKU-Account

In order to use the central IT services and their servers, you need to obtain an account withusernameand passwordfrom the Centre for IT Services (ZID).

You also need this account to login at BOKUonline and to register for the courses.With this account, you also get an e-mail address, a personal homepage, access to the Internet, andaccess to a variety of software. You get your account automatically when registering at the university(ERASMUS students, who have completed their online pre-registration will receive it by e-mailtogether with the payment information).You have to activate the account approx. 5 days after having paid the student union fee (If you pay thestudent union fee directly at BOKURegistration Office, your account will be activated immediately).Please find more information at:http://www.boku.ac.at/en/information-technology-services-zidboku-it/themen/get-connected/account-passwort/account-for-students/

If you have problems with your account you can contact the ZID hotline(Tel. +43 47654 2107, Email:hotline@boku.ac.at).

A 7. Austrian Student Union

The H(sterreichische HochschlerschaftAustrian Students Union) isthe only recognized representation of all students at Austrian universities.When registered at the university, every Austrian student automaticallybecomes a member of the H, with a membership fee of EUR 18.50 persemester (which you already had to pay). This compulsory membership feeprovides the H with political and financial independence and ensures that

it can fulfil its tasks. The 18.50 feealso includes indemnity insurance andaccidentinsurance.

The H provides you with useful things, like copy cards, chip cards for printers, the mensa pickerl

(which allows you to get lunch in the Mensa cheaper), brochures, calendars and exam questions.

H BOKUAt the H-BOKU there are about 100 students who are working for otherstudents voluntarily! Their main interest is helping students at the BOKUand they are well motivated to organize courses and events. The Hconsists of various departments. For you as an Erasmus student, mainly theDepartment of International Affairs will be of concern. Other departmentsare for example for Female Affairs, Sports or Environment.

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Department for International Affairs (Erasmus Student Network BOKU)The Department for International Affairs H BOKUis happy to offeradviceto anyone who is studying at an Austrian university or planning to do so.Its aim is to provide advice for foreign students concerning questions ofadmission, residence permit, language courses, financial support etc. Thisdepartment also tries to help national students, who are planning to study

abroad. Furthermore, they cooperate with the ZIBCenter for International Relations and otherorganizations to improve the stay of all foreign students at the BOKU. You are also welcome to ask foradvice and help during the semester.

The international department of the H is a part of ESN Austria. It is a union which aims to improveeveryday life of students during their time in the Erasmus programme and which organizes lots ofnational and international events to connect students throughout Europe). You are invited to take part!

They provide you withthe ESN Welcome package consisting of the ESN membership card, the A1B-free prepaid phone card, an ERSTE BANK bank account with 10 starting balance and many,many other goodies. You can get your package directly at the ESN office.

You can find more information in

H Sekretariat in the H building (Peter Jordan Strae 76, first floor)Opening hours: MoThu 8.00-16.00, Fri 8.00-13.00Site plan on Google maps:http://tinyurl.com/oehboku

Or on the website:http://oeh.boku.ac.atand on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/oehboku

Contact:international@oehboku.at

A 8. Tandem Learning

What is Tandem learning?Tandem learning is a reciprocal language learning scheme in which you are paired with a nativespeaker of the target language to learn together. That means that students with different nativelanguages teach each other. There is no financial cost involved and you can benefit regardless of yourlevel of language. You meet to study together, practice speaking, find out more about the culture,discuss language problems and support each other's learning. Tools like cell phones, emailing, andSkype can also support tandem learning.

How does it work?The imagination knows no limits when it comes to tandem learning: the tandem partners can work

through textbooks and exercise books, work through things from everyday life (e.g. newspaperarticles, product information, radio broadcasts), practice structured dialogues on certain themes orsimply have a chat with each other. Choosing the exercise method depends on the prior knowledgeand the learning objectives of the tandem learning partners.

What are the benefits of Tandem-Learning?Students, teachers and researchers who are planning a semester abroad can already be in contactwith their future host country before their stay has begun. They can begin to improve their languageskills and gain an insight into the culture, mentality and social environment of the country. Tandemlearning is also a convenient way to keep up your previously acquired language skills and to makecontact with native speakers.

How to apply?You have to register online on our e-learning platformBOKU learn.Follow the link and login with your

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valid BOKUonline account. Scroll down the page where you can find the search field, type the coursename Tandem Learning and click on registration for the course. There you will find furtherinformation about how to use the e-learning platform. The registration period for the winter semester2014/15 will be from September 25th until October 10th 2014. The registration period for the summersemester starts in the beginning of March.Please check theTandem pageon our website for the registration period (usually 2-3 weeks after thebeginning of the semester).

Next steps?A list containing all Tandem participants and their target languages will be published on BOKUlearn.You have to check the list and pick a Tandem partner on your own. You can contact your partner viatelephone or email. In the middle of October (winter semester) and March (summer semester) therewill be a Kick-off Meeting with some hints for tandem leaning and the opportunity to meet the otherparticipants. Kick-off meetingwill be Mid-October for the winter semester (time and place will beannounced in September) and in Mid-March for the summer semester.

Further information:tandem@boku.ac.atZentrum fr Internationale Beziehungen (ZIB)Peter Jordan-Strae 82A1180 Wien

A 9. Eating at BOKU

Meal Discount for Students (H-Mensa-Bonus )Students can purchase meals in the Universittsmensa in Muthgasse and in the Mensa Baracke I ata discounted price. In order to receive the discount, you must go to the student unions office(Peter

Jordanstrae 76) and then activate the discount in one of the green terminals to get a Mwritten onyour BOKUcard. It is also called Mensapickerl. You need to show your student I.D. at the check-out ofthe Mensa.

University Cafeteria Mensa MarktThe cafeteria in Muthgasse offers meals to suit all tastes and appetites. Two different menus and adish of the day(Tagesteller) are served between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm. The reduced price forstudents varies between 3.90 (instead of 4.70) and 4.80(instead of 5.30). The discount iscalled Mensa-Pickerl. The self-service restaurant with a salad bar and vegetable buffet rounds off theculinary choices available.

Cafeteria Mensa MarktMuthgasse 18, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 1280http://www.mensen.atBusiness hours:

Cafeteria MoFr: 10.00 am2.00 pmBuffet: MoTh: 9.00 am3.00 pm, Fr 9.00 am2.00 pm

Cafeteria Baracke (MEP Gourmet GmbH)The cafeteria in Baracke I in Borkowskigasse at Wilhelm-Exner-Haus offers three meal menus from11.00 am until 2.00 pm at a price range between 4.00 and 5.40. During the semesters, studentsget a discount of 80 Cents with the Mensapickerl.

Cafeteria Baracke IBorkowskigasse 1, A-1190 Wien

Tel. +43 664 240 51 69

Business hours:MoFr 11.00 am2.00 pm

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BOKU-Stand Main BuildingThe BOKU-Stand in the courtyard of the main building offers good quality food, two different dish ofthe day(one vegetarian) for 3.5 (small portion) or 4.30 (big portion), salads and a variety ofsnacks. You can also get the 80 Cents Mensapickerl discount here.Itsopen from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm.

BOKU-Stand Main BuildingIn the courtyardGregor-Mendel-Strae 33, A-1180 Wien

Business hours:MoFr 7.00 am5.00 pm

TwiIn Twi, there is no meal plan; people there are a bit more spontaneous. Mostly, meals for vegetariansare served here and there are also sometimes vegan meals. They only use organic and fair tradeingredients. You can also get classics such as cheese and ham toast, sandwiches, cakes, etc.Sometimes there are also parties and live concerts.

TwiPeter-Jordan-Strae 76, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 47654 2008 or 2010, Fax +43 1 368 60 26http://tuewi.action.at/

Business hours:MoFr: 08.00 am10.00 pm

TWI Farm ShopNext to the Facultas Shop, there is the TWI farm shop, which exclusively offers organic produce.Opening Hours:Mo-Fr: 10.00 am7.00 pm Peter-Jordan-Str. 76 (only during term/lecture time).

Felber BakerySmall bakery in front of the Oscar-Simony house.

Felber Bakery

Peter-Jordan-Strae 65, A-1190 WienOpening hours:

MoFr: 07.00 am5.00 pm

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A 10. Facultas-Shop

Facultas runs two shops for BOKU: BOKU-Shop I in Peter-Jordan-Strae and BOKU-Shop II inMuthgasse where you can buy lecture notes, learning aids, stationery, books and other items such ast-shirts and key rings.

Facultas BOKU-Shop ISpecialised bookstore for studying at BOKU

Peter-Jordan-Strae 76, A-1190 WienTel.: +43 1 369 24 82, Fax: +43 1 369 24 82

Email:bokushop@facultas.atBusiness hours:

MoFr : 8.30 am3.00 pm

Facultas BOKU-Shop IIMuthgasse 18, A-1190 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 360 06 2093Business hours:

MoFr : 9.00 am1.00 pm

A 11. Social life at BOKU

11. 1. BOKU Facebook Exchange Group

On the Facebook Site "BOKU Exchange" we offer 3 groups:

Incomings BOKU [semester] BOKU Exchange Alumni Accommodation exchange BOKU

Here you can exchange helpful information, look for rooms and keep contact with your newinternational friends.

11. 2. Newsletter for international students

The Center for International Relations publishes an international newsletter for students on a regularbasis. If you want to subscribe, please send a short e-mail to:buddy@boku.ac.at.

11. 3. International "BOKU Stammtisch" (regular meeting)

All international and Austrian students are invited to join the weekly international "BOKU Stammtisch"(regular meeting).It is a good opportunity to exchange experiences with your international colleagues.

The meetings start on the first Wednesday of the semester and take place every Wednesday at19:30 in theNachBar,Laudongasse 8, 1080 Vienna.

11. 4. ESN-EventsEvents of the ERASMUS Student Network

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations inEurope. The ESN is organizing a series of interesting events.

See:http://www.esn.org/content/esn-international-events

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11. 5. TWIassociation for communication and integration

The TWI is an open organisation that performs a number of different activities. It operates a culturalpub at the main BOKU campus Trkenschanze and it offers products from guaranteed organicsources. In TWI numerous cultural events are held such as concerts, DJ nights, festivals, readings,films, theatre, cabarets, slide shows etc. International students, like all students, are invited to

contribute and participate.See:http://tuewi.action.at/

11. 6. Cultural activities

BOKU-ChoirIn the BOKU choir, students and employed people sing together. The choir arranges trips and choirweekends. Take a look at the BOKU choir website to learn more about their activities.http://bokuchor.boku.ac.at/

BOKU brass band

In 2010,Austriasfirst university brass band was founded at BOKU. The brass band organizes severalconcerts in every academic year. See:http://blaskapelle.boku.ac.at/

BOKU BallThe BOKU ball takes place in the Viennese imperial palace (Wiener Hofburg). In this great ambience,the beautiful celebration occurs at the beginning of every year. If you want to get to know the famous

Austrian ball tradition, this ball will be a great event for you. Have a look at the BOKU ball website forfurther information:http://www.bokuball.at/ball2014/index.php/de/

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B. FIRST STEPS IN VIENNA

B 1. Registration in Vienna

1. 1. Local registration in Vienna

Everyone who lives in Austria is required by Austrian law to register with the local authorities.Registration with the municipal authorities must be completed within three (working) days of your stayin Austria. The documents required are a valid passport and the residence registration form(Meldezettel).

The Meldezettel can be obtained at the municipal authorities, in the ZIB or downloaded athttp://www.wien.gv.at/verwaltung/meldeservice/pdf/meldezettel.pdf. When changing your addressduring your stay in Vienna, you need to inform the municipal authorities by filling in a newMeldezettel. A couple of days before your departure from Vienna, you need to sign off.

District Address Telephone(+43 1 4000 - )

1. Wipplingerstrae 8, ground floor 01550

2. Karmelitergasse 9, ground floor, room 15-17 02551

3. Karl-Borromus-Platz 3, ground floor, Service-Center Landstrae 03551

5. Rechte Wienzeile 105, Service Center Wienzeile 05551

6. Hermanngasse 24-26, 1stfloor, rooms 102 07551

9. Wilbelm-Exner-Gasse 5, 1stfloor, rooms E.11 and E.13 09551

10. Laxenburger Strae 43-45, ground floor, rooms 1-4 10551

11. Enkplatz 2, Amtshaus, left entrance, rooms 1-4 1155212. Schnbrunnerstrae 259, 2ndfloor, rooms 208209 12551

13. Dommayergasse 12, 3r staircase, 3r floor, rooms 301-306 13551

15. Gasgasse 8-10, main entrance, Front-Office 15551

16. Richard-Wagner-Platz 19, ground floor 16551

17. Elterleinplatz 14. 2ndfloor, room 210 17551

18. Martinstrae 100, ground floor, room 2 18552

19. Gatterburggasse 14, raised ground floor, right, room 119 19551

20. Brigittaplatz 10, 1stfloor, rooms 106-109 20551

21. Am Spitz 1, 1stfloor, rooms 108-110 21551

22. Schrdingerplatz 1, ground floor, Service Zentrum Donaustadt 22551

23. Perchtoldsdorfer Str. 2, ServiceCenter Liesing 23551

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1. 2. Registration in Austria (for a stay longer than 3 months)

If you are an EEA citizen (EU country + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or a Swiss citizen andyou want to stay in Austria for longer than 3 months you have to register with the competent municipalauthority (Magistrat, Bezirkshauptmannschaft) at the latest 4 months after your registration in Vienna

and you will receive a confirmation of registration (up to EUR 55 fee).For this registration the following documents are necessary:

filled in and signed application form valid identification card or passport proof of an adequate health insurance (e.g. European Health Insurance Card or Private Health

Insurance Policy) proof of sufficient financial means students also need a confirmation of admission by the university

This registration is necessary in addition to the one according to the Registration Act! In case of non-compliance with this regulation, a fine (up to EUR 200) may be imposed.

Please find more information at:http://www.wien.gv.at/amtshelfer/dokumente/aufenthalt/daueraufenthalt/bescheinigungen/anmeldebescheinigung.htmlhttp://www.wien.gv.at/verwaltung/personenwesen/pdf/anmeldebescheinigung.pdf

B 2. Transport

2. 1. Wiener LinienVienna has a dense network of public transport. Its 117 linesunderground, tram, busplus the localtrains (S-Bahn) can take you easily to any place in Vienna.

Night BussesOn weekends the subway runs 24 hours a day with at least one every twenty minutes. During theweek, there are night busses every 30 minutes when the underground is closed. No special ticket isrequired as normal tickets are valid.

TimetableOn the homepage of the Wiener Linien (Viennese public transport) you find timetables and routemaps:http://www.wienerlinien.at/

Alsowww.AnachB.atis a very useful webpage to find your way in Vienna and there is also thesmartphone app qando.

TicketsStudents of an Austrian university who are not older than 25 can get a semester ticket,which is thecheapest option if you stay for a semester or more (valid from February 1June 30, or September 1January 31) for 150. Please be aware that you get this ticket for half price ( 75)if Vienna is yourmain residence (has to be indicated on the "Meldezettel", when registering in Vienna, only before 1stFebruary/September). See:https://shop.wienerlinien.at/index.php/product/172/show/0/0/0/0.

During the course-free period in summer where the semester ticket is not valid (July, August), you canbuy monthly tickets for 48.2 per month.

Wiener Linien

Customer Centreat the U3-stop ErdbergErdbergstrae 202, A-1030 WienCustomer Service: +43 1 7909 100Student-Hotline: +43 1 7909 120

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These tickets can be bought in the Wiener Linien webshop or at any Wiener Linien counter.

With a valid BOKUcard (or the confirmation of registration at BOKU = Inskriptionsbesttigung), you getthe semester ticket online or at any ticket agency of the "Wiener Linien". During the Welcome Daysand Infosessions First Steps we will provide you with an English translation of the form.

Please make sure that you bring your "Meldebesttigung" (confirmation of registration in Vienna) whenyou buy the ticket to prove that Vienna is your main residence.

2. 2. Austrian Federal Railway System (BB)

An online-timetable and online tickets for Austria and certain destinations abroad can be found on theBB website:http://www.oebb.at/en/index.jsp.

For a journey with the BB within the core zone Vienna (Kernzone 100) you only need a valid ticketfor the Wiener Linien. If you already have a ticket for Vienna you only need to get an BB-ticketstarting at the city limit (Stadtgrenze).Tickets bought online or at machines are slightly cheaper than when you buy them at the counter.

Discount card - the VORTEILScard:

http://www.oebb.at/en/Customer_cards/VORTEILSCARD/index.jspThe Vorteilscardentitles the cardholder to a 4550% reduction on all tickets for travel on the

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Additionally you can find cheap used bikes atwww.willhaben.atorwww.ebay.at.

2. 4. CarsDue to the difficult parking situation, we recommend that you use public transport or bikes in the centreof Vienna (for the inner districts a Parkpickerlor parking permit is required for cars). Further

information about Parkpickerl and parking generally can be found at:http://www.wien.gv.at/verkehr/parken/kurzparkzonen/(in German).

B 3. Bank account

Office hoursvary from bank to bank. In general, the following timetable can be used as a guideline:Mo, Tue, We, Fri: 8.00 am12.30 pm and 1.30 am3.00 pm,Thu 8.00 am12.30 pm and 1.30 pm5.30 pm.

Exchanging moneyis possible without any identification at every Austrian bank. In most cases youhave to pay a fee. You need a passport for identification to exchange travellers-cheques. All banksaccept cheques but charge a fee.

A cash card(Bankomatkarte) allows you to withdraw money from any cash machine in Austria fromyour account in your home country. Ask at your bank whether you have to pay a fee for this service.Credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in most of the major stores but not in Diskonterssuch as Hofer or Lidl or supermarkets.

Opening a Bank AccountMost banks offer free bank accounts for students. To open an account, in most banks you needyourpassport and your student I.D. Students older than 25 might have to provide proof of universityregistration (Studienbesttigung).

B 4. Phone and InternetTelephone BookThe websitehttp://www.herold.at/en/ helps you find phone numbers online.Post offices should provide you with telephone books, which includes all regions of Austria.

Public phonesIn Austria there are either coin-box telephones (taking 20 cent coins, 50 cent coins, 1 Euro and 2 Eurocoins) or ones that can be used with a calling card. You can buy calling cards in post offices and inTabak Trafiken(tobacco shops).

International Calls

International calls are cheapest when using a calling card for international calls. Like the ordinarycalling card you get them in post offices and in Tabak Trafiken but also in some special shops.Theres quite a number of providersask for the cheapest price for your country.To use the card you need to dial a specific number, after that you need to type in a code (which isusually behind a scratch-off panel on the card) before you can dial the phone number. These cardsmostly have a value of 5, 10 or 20.

Mobile Phone (Handy)The most important provider of mobile phone services in Austria are A1, T-Mobile, Drei, bob andTelering. You can either choose a one year contract or a prepaid card model.Currently, the cheapest option of using mobile phones is most likely a prepaid simcard from Yesss!. orHoT that you can buy at Hofer supermarket.You can find a price comparison at:http://prepaid-vergleich.at/wertkarten-tarife-vergleich.html(in

German).

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InternetThere are plenty of cafs and public places with free WIFI, you can check them out on:http://www.helge.at/wlan/

B 5. Shopping

Shopping in Vienna is possible nearly in any part of the city.

Of course, there are main shopping streets such as Krntnerstrae, Mariahilfer Strae,Landstraer Hauptstrae, Favoritenstrae, Meidlinger Hauptstrae, etc.

A good way to find shops is by having a look at the yellow pages (http://www.herold.at).

Shopping centres are located at the main shopping streets or on the outskirts, e.g. the MilleniumCity(U6 Handelskai), Gasometer(U3 Gasometer), and the Donauzentrum (U1 Kagran). A bitoutside of Vienna you find the Shopping City Sd (SCS)you can get there with a local train(Badner Bahn). Theres also IKEAin Vienna, at the SCS and at the Sdosttangente which is a

main road connecting the north with the south of the city (24A Zwerchckerweg).

Unfortunately, there are also some pickpockets around in the city, especially near the major marketslike Naschmarktor Brunnenmarkt. Please take care of your backpacks and purses.

B 6. Sports

Vienna is a very green city so you can enjoy relaxing in one of the many parks.If Trkenschanz Park next to BOKU is too small for you, you can go to the Donauinsel, the greenPrater, or even to the forests east and southeast of Vienna, the Wienerwald. The botanical garden in the 3rd district might also be of special interest for you!

The University Sports Institute (USI)A good possibility to meet Austrian students is to do sports together. Every semester, USI offers animpressive number of courses for around 50,000 students. A complete list can be found on theirhomepage. Additionally, the University Sports Institute organises trips like hiking, rock climbing, skiingand snowboarding.The registration form (Inskriptionsblatt) can be found on the homepage. You do not need to register inperson but if someone is doing it for you, they have to bring your student I.D.

University Sports Institute ViennaAuf der Schmelz 6a, A-1150 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 4277 17001 Fax: +43 1 4277 9170Email:usi@univie.ac.at

http://www.univie.ac.at/USI-Wien/index2.htmRegistration: (see homepage => Vorlesungsverzeichnis)

Swimming PoolsIf you are keen on water, just check the list of indoor and outdoor pools:http://www.wien.gv.at/freizeit/baeder/(in German).

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B 7. Cultural activities in Vienna

To find out what is going on in Viennas theatres, concert halls and cinemas, please check the weeklyprogramme of the magazine Falter (German only):http://www.falter.at/

TheatreA list of Viennas theatres can be found at:http://www.wien.info/en/music-stage-shows/theaterInformation about the programmes is also offered by online calendars of events (e.g.http://www.events.at,http://www.oeticket.at). The current theatre programme is also published in thedaily newspapers or in the monthly programme of the Tourmismusverband (tourism board).

The Viennas English Theatre and the International Theatre Vienna produce performances in English.Please look at:http://www.englishtheatre.at/

Classical Music / OperaVienna is internationally known for its cultural and historical diversity. It is the city of classical music,

the world-famous Musikverein (the Viennese Music Association), the Opera House and severaltheatres. All in all, there are more than 10 big stages, music halls and theatres, which perform differentshows every single night.

Cheaper Tickets for StudentsRemaining theatre tickets for students (Restkarten) can be purchased for around 5.00 15 to 30minutes before the beginning, when showing the student I.D. Furthermore, there is a good chance ofgetting standing room tickets for 3.50 an hour before the beginning of the performance.

CinemaFor cinema fanatics, Vienna offers many beautiful movie theatres with a decent programme beyondHollywood mainstream. There are quite a few cinemas which show films in the original language withGerman subtitles. In most cinemas at the beginning of the week, tickets are a bit cheaper. The

Filmcasino offers a carnet for 8 shows for 60.00, at the Votivkino in cooperation with the DeFrance there is a so-called Votivcard 10 shows for 62.00. The carnet for ten shows at theStadtkino is 65.00. In the newspapers, the Falter,and on its homepagehttp://www.falter.at,aswell as on the homepage of the cinema magazine Skiphttp://www.skip.atand athttp://www.film.at,you can find the complete programme for all cinemas in Vienna.

FestivalsDonauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)From June 2628 2015, the Danube Island Festival takes place. Over a length of several kilometresbig stars and not so big stars perform a diverse selection of (musical) acts on different stages. Youllhave to squeeze in as half of Vienna will be there! (free entry).http://2015.donauinselfest.at/

Popfestat Karlsplatz

From July 23 - 26 2015, Karlplatz turns into a pop music scenario with many international and localmusicians (free entry).http://popfest.at/splash/

Afrikatage(African days)From July 31August 16 2015, there will be a big open-air venue alongside the Danube with livemusic, stands with handcrafted goods and political information, delicious food and much more, allabout African culture.http://wien.afrika-tage.de/

MuseumsVienna is full of all kinds of museums. The offer is so big that you would need to stay for a wholecourse of studies to thoroughly visit all of them. The Museumsquartier has an outstanding locationwith the Leopold-Museum, the MUMOK, the Kunsthalle Wien, the ZOOM Kindermuseum andthe Architektur Zentrum Wien.Find more information atwww.mqw.at/.

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Cultural InstitutesSome countries (e.g. Italy, Hungary, Poland, Great Britain) maintain cultural institutes in Vienna, whichoffer special events (film evenings, exhibitions, concerts ).

The addresses of these institutes can be found on the pages of the Austrian Foreign Ministry:http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/startpage.html

On the main page you can choose a country in the box on the right side country information.If you mark representations in Austria as topic, you will also find the cultural institutes.

B 8. Illness or personal problems

8. 1. In case of illness

A list of doctors in Vienna can be found in the phone book and atwww.praxisplan.at(search forlanguage skills is possible). In case you need a doctor you should try to find out in advance whetherhe/she is working together with the Viennese health insurance service (WienerGebietskrankenkasse).

In order to see the doctor, you either need a health insurance card or a European Health InsuranceCard (e.g. EHIC). This form should be accepted by most of the doctors. If you have an expired EHICcard you need to take it to the Viennese health service straight after your arrival. In case of illnessyou need to get a health certificate from the Viennese health service and give it to the doctor. If youhave insured yourself directly with the Viennese health insurance service you also need the get ahealth certificate there.

In Vienna, you can find many hospitals. Heres just a small selection:

Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien (AKH)Whringer Grtel 18-20, A-1090 WienTel.: +43 1 40400-0http://www.akhwien.at

Krankenanstalt RudolfstiftungJuchgasse 25, A-1030 WienTel.: +43 1 71165-0http://www.wienkav.at/kav/kar/

Sozialmedizinisches Zentrum OstDonauspitalLangobardenstrae 122, A-1220 WienTel.: +43 1 288 02- 0http://www.wienkav.at/kav/dsp/

WilhelminenspitalMontleartstrae 37, A-1160 WienTel.: +43 1 49150-0http://www.wienkav.at/kav/wil/

Krankenhaus LainzWolkerbergenstrae 1, A-1130 WienTel.: +43 1 80110-0http://www.wienkav.at/kav/khl/

Unfallkrankenhaus Lorenz BhlerDonaueschingerstrae 13, A-1200 WienTel.: +43 1 33110http://www.auva.sozvers.at

Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brder(also helps patients WITHOUT INSURANCE)Johannes von Gott-Platz 1, A-1020 WienTel.: +43 1 21121-0http://www.barmherzige-brueder.at/site/wien/sprachen/en

Emergency Phone Numbers in Austria:Fire Brigade: 122Police: 133

Ambulance (emergency doctor): 144

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8. 2. Psychosocial Crises

In case of mental illness you should turn either to the psychosocial emergency hotline (Sozialnotruf)of the city of Vienna or the social psychiatric emergency service.

Psychosocial emergency hotline of the city of Vienna (Sozialnotruf der Stadt Wien)

Tel.: +43 1 53377 77Email:sozialruf@m47,magwien.gv.at

Daily 8.00 am8.00 pm

Social Psychiatric Emergency Service (Sozialpsychiatrischer Notdienst)Fuchsthalergasse 18, A-1090 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 31330Opening hours: MoSu 0:00 am12.00 pm (24 hours)

The Psychological Counseling Services support you with the choice and start of your academicstudies, coach you with your personal development and provide advice regarding academic andpersonal concerns.

The Psychological Counseling ServicesLederergasse 35/4.Stock, 1080 Wien

Tel.: 0043/1-402 30 91E-Mail:psychologische.studentenberatung(at)univie.ac.at

Website:http://www.studierendenberatung.at/home.html?L=1Mo-Fr: 9.00 am12.00 am and 1.00 pm3.00 pm (except for Tuesday mornings)

8. 3. Problems with Drugs

In case of problems with drugs you should either turn to the centre for addicts(Zentralstelle frSuchtkranke) or go to the Ganslwirt. In this converted restaurant you can receive medicalattendance all around the clock as well as social advice.

Further information at:http://www.drogenhilfe.at .

Centre for AddictsDblerhofstrae 10 A, A-1030 Wien

Tel.: +43 1 4000-53 470Opening hours: Mo 8.00 am7.00 pm Tu - Fr 8.00 am- 4.30 pm

Jedmayer - Suchthilfe WienGumpendorfer Grtel 8

1060 Wienwww.jedmayer.at

B 9. Safety

It is worth living in Vienna!For the fourth time Vienna has been rated the most liveable city worldwideaccording to the2012Quality of Living worldwide city rankingpublished by the international consulting firm Mercer. TheMercer study takes into account political, social, economic and environmental aspects, but also anumber of further factors like personal safety and public services in various fields, e.g. healthcare,education and training, or traffic and transport.

The rankingBest student cities in the World 2012published by the British international educationcompany Quacquarelli Symonds, puts Vienna in fifteenth place, behind only 5 cities in Europe -Paris, London, Zurich, Munich and Berlin.

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However, in certain places, you should take good care of your belongings. If something is stolen fromyou or you lose something, immediately report it to the closest police station. In Vienna, you can alsoturn to the lost and found service (Fundstellen) of the municipal authorities (MagistratischeBezirksmter- only in German) or to the headquarters of thelost and found service(only in German).

If you lose an important document e.g. certificate, contract, I.D.,you should report it to the police or a

lost and found service. Here you will receive an official notice of loss, which you need to take to theissuer of the document in order to get a replacement.

Emergency phone numbers: Fire brigade: 122 Police: 133 Ambulance: 144 European Emergency Services: 112 Emergency services for the hearing impaired : 0800 133 133 On-duty medical unit: 141 Support for women: 01/71 71 9 Telephone Counselling Hotline: 142

In case of problems, please contact your coordinator at the Centre for International Relations forsupport.

B 10. Foreign representatives in Vienna

The foreign representatives of your country (embassy, consulate )can be found at the pages of theAustrian Foreign Ministry:http://www.bmeia.gv.at

On the main page you can choose a country in the box on the right side country information.If you mark representations in Austriaas topic, you will reach a page with the contact persons and

addresses.

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Edited by the Center for International RelationsUniversity of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, ViennaPeter-Jordan-Strae 82a, A-1190 WienTel.: +43 1 47654 2600Fax: +43 1 47654 2606Email:international@boku.ac.atWeb:http://www.boku.ac.at/int-in.html

Printed at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

The information in this guide was recently updated but the editor cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Last update: January 2015

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