Exams are part of university life. However, they do not always go according to plan. To explore your options if there was a disruption during the exam, you suddenly fell ill or a fail grade took you by surprise, uni:view has talked to the Studienpräses and a legal expert. Usually, the milk has already … Continued
What is plagiarism and how does the University of Vienna check if students copied the work of others in their final thesis? We asked Peter Lieberzeit all these questions: In his role as Studienpräses, he is the first contact point when it comes to the report and vetting of a suspicion of plagiarism. “Plagiarism … Continued
Students from the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) set up the ‘Big Picture Event’ in May 2024 and focussed on how to bring creativity into research. In this blog article, they talk about how it went. When conducting scientific research, there are many ways to go about it – but are … Continued
Your secondary-school leaving certificate is from a non-EU/EEA country and you would like to start a bachelor/diploma programme instructed in German at the University of Vienna? Then this blog post is for you! We explain what you need to do to be admitted to your dream degree programme. Step 1: Think about what you would … Continued
Internationalise your studies! Olena and Zoe are the first Circle U. Ambassadors helping to promote international opportunities for students. Read more about their unique experiences with the University Alliance and get to know the offers for your studies as well. What is Circle U.? Circle U. is an alliance of nine research-intensive, comprehensive universities in … Continued
You want to start a bachelor, diploma or master programme which is multilingual or instructed in German at the University of Vienna, but terms like ‘supplementary examination’ or “preparation programme” make your head spin? We have compiled the most important FAQs for you on German language skills, the University Preparation Programme of the Vienna Universities … Continued
Can AI do it all? Certainly not everything – creativity still comes from the human mind. Students of the department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna talk about their experiences with creative writing. In their course, they turn their creative ideas into fiction. Blog post by Zolzaya Altan, Giovanna Dobinger, Julia … Continued
The ZID (Zentraler Informatikdienst) is responsible for IT at the University of Vienna and supports students with a wide range of IT services. Sara and Doris work there and in this blog post they will introduce you to the most important services for your studies. E-learning Moodle is the central platform for e-learning at the … Continued
Nearly six months ago, I was packing my bags in Sydney, Australia, and preparing myself for a thirty-hour solo journey to the other side of the world. While I was incredibly excited to start my exchange experience, Australia already felt a world away before I had even boarded my plane. At my home institute, Macquarie … Continued
“The time of your life begins now!” – but even the best of times must be well organised. Here you find a collection of tips and hints that will make the next semester at the University of Vienna an unforgettable and easy one. Organising the start of the semester Planning your semester is essential for … Continued
Once again, unsure which courses to attend this semester? Missed another clash of dates? With the new and improved semester planner in u:space, this is no longer an issue! The semester planner now offers a much clearer, accessible design and is mobile-friendly as well. Here, we explain the key features so you can kick off … Continued
